Job summary
Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidence-based nursing care to a group of patients.Assisting and contributing in the management and organisation of a ward/clinical area.Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care.Actively participate in the education, development and supervision of other staff members.Act as a clinical and professional role model, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement within the clinical area.Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.
Main duties of the job
Ensure the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources.Assist the accountable budget holder for the neonatal unit to undertake cost containment strategies as appropriate.
Bring to the attention of the budget holder any concerns, ideas, or creative solutions relevant to the effective use and management of ward resources
Actively participate in the education, development and supervision of other staff members
Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care.
Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times and information relating to patient /users and personnel is used only in connection with authorised duties.
Use health related information only for the purposes of what it is intended for and in accordance with the Data Protection act.
Communicate effectively with the Matrons, Clinical Teams, Medical and AHP staff, The Education Teams and CMG Management Teams.Share best practice in the clinical area and outside of the CMG.
Work clinically and effectively with the Midwives to deliver education, training and ensure development is linked to their KSF Appraisal / PDP and needs of the service
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive assessments of patient nursing needs.
- Plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing healthcare needs.
- Take responsibility for the care needs of individual and groups of patients.
- Collect, collate and fully accurately report patient information, maintaining accurate,complete and contemporaneous nursing records.
- Involve patients and carers/relatives in the planning and delivery of family-centred care.
- Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure needs are met in relation to care input, providing support for ongoing care needs and safe discharge.
- Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers/relatives.
- Recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
- Ensure that the delivery of care to own patients and for all patients when in charge meets the standards determined by the Ward/Unit Manager and the Standards for Better Health.
- Adhere to Trust policies, procedures and clinical guidelines and ensure compliance of others.
- Promote and practise the highest standards of prevention and control of infection at all times.
- Continually monitor standards of nursing care and contribute to improvement of care, through benchmarking, audit and research.
- Participate in and contribute to patient and public involvement activities.
- Promote patient dignity, equality, diversity and rights.
- Ensure own and all nursing practise is, at all times, in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct and raise any concerns with the Ward/Unit Manager.
Patient/Customer Service
- Act as the childs and families advocate.
- Promote the concept of family-centred care.
- Act in accordance with the University Hospitals of Leicester and Childrens Services policies, charters and nursing guidelines.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive assessments of patient nursing needs.
- Plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing healthcare needs.
- Take responsibility for the care needs of individual and groups of patients.
- Collect, collate and fully accurately report patient information, maintaining accurate,complete and contemporaneous nursing records.
- Involve patients and carers/relatives in the planning and delivery of family-centred care.
- Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure needs are met in relation to care input, providing support for ongoing care needs and safe discharge.
- Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers/relatives.
- Recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
- Ensure that the delivery of care to own patients and for all patients when in charge meets the standards determined by the Ward/Unit Manager and the Standards for Better Health.
- Adhere to Trust policies, procedures and clinical guidelines and ensure compliance of others.
- Promote and practise the highest standards of prevention and control of infection at all times.
- Continually monitor standards of nursing care and contribute to improvement of care, through benchmarking, audit and research.
- Participate in and contribute to patient and public involvement activities.
- Promote patient dignity, equality, diversity and rights.
- Ensure own and all nursing practise is, at all times, in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct and raise any concerns with the Ward/Unit Manager.
Patient/Customer Service
- Act as the childs and families advocate.
- Promote the concept of family-centred care.
- Act in accordance with the University Hospitals of Leicester and Childrens Services policies, charters and nursing guidelines.
Person Specification
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Demonstrates the ability to communicate well in a variety of settings with patients of all cultures and those with differing levels of understanding
- Understands the importance of team working and their role within the multi -disciplinary team
- Ability to develop and maintain effective interpersonal skills and relationships with colleagues across the health setting
- Able to maintain accurate patient records
- Able to present factual written and verbal information and deal with questions.
- Basic knowledge of IT
Experience
Essential
- Good basic understanding of the importance of delivering high quality clinical nursing care
- Demonstrates knowledge of professional and NHS local and national nursing strategies and priorities
- Demonstrates understanding of quality and change and the importance of new ways of working
Training and Qualifcations
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Have experience in supporting learners in the workplace and supervising their progress and / or assessing their practice
- Evidence of Continuing Professional development or evidence of reflective profile
- Willingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery
Desirable
- Has successfully completed a previous NMC Approved Teaching and Assessing or Practice Assessor programme or equivalent
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Effective decision making and problem solving
- Demonstrates a good understanding of Clinical Governance
- Self-reflective
- Effective decision making and problem solving
Skills
Essential
- Assertive and confident and Personal and professional maturity
- Recognition of own limitations
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Able to work independently and within a team
- Excellent time keeping
- Team Player
Desirable
- Ability to utilise resources Efficiently
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Person Specification
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Demonstrates the ability to communicate well in a variety of settings with patients of all cultures and those with differing levels of understanding
- Understands the importance of team working and their role within the multi -disciplinary team
- Ability to develop and maintain effective interpersonal skills and relationships with colleagues across the health setting
- Able to maintain accurate patient records
- Able to present factual written and verbal information and deal with questions.
- Basic knowledge of IT
Experience
Essential
- Good basic understanding of the importance of delivering high quality clinical nursing care
- Demonstrates knowledge of professional and NHS local and national nursing strategies and priorities
- Demonstrates understanding of quality and change and the importance of new ways of working
Training and Qualifcations
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Have experience in supporting learners in the workplace and supervising their progress and / or assessing their practice
- Evidence of Continuing Professional development or evidence of reflective profile
- Willingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery
Desirable
- Has successfully completed a previous NMC Approved Teaching and Assessing or Practice Assessor programme or equivalent
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Effective decision making and problem solving
- Demonstrates a good understanding of Clinical Governance
- Self-reflective
- Effective decision making and problem solving
Skills
Essential
- Assertive and confident and Personal and professional maturity
- Recognition of own limitations
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Able to work independently and within a team
- Excellent time keeping
- Team Player
Desirable
- Ability to utilise resources Efficiently
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
