Job summary
Job overview Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidence-based nursing care for a group of patients Assist in and contribute to the management and organisation of a ward/clinical area. Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing Actively participate in the education, development and supervision of other staff Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their Act as a clinical and professional role model, mentoring, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement within the clinical area.
Main duties of the job
The Emergency Department at the Leicester Royal Infirmary is part of the University Hospitals of Leicester. It opened in April 2017 and was part of a £48 million redevelopment creating a new combined Acute and Emergency Floor.
The EDsees around 180.000 to 230.00 patient each year and is one of the busiest Emergency Departments in the NHS.
We employ a range of nursing staff and offer an excellent education programme to provide on-going development and support. We encourage our staff to develop their skills and have promotional opportunities within the department.
Applications are invited from experienced registered nurses with 6 months experience. We also have the opportunities to develop skills and professional growth from newly registered nurses.
We are looking to recruit enthusiastic, confident and self-motivated nurses who possess excellent communication skills and enjoy a challenge.
You will join a forward thinking multi-disciplinary team dedicated to delivering high standards of care in a challenging environment. Applicants must enjoy a fast pace acute environment as well as having a keen interest in caring in these acute settings.
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:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Perform comprehensive assessments of patients nursing needs and plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing healthcare needs.
Take responsibility for the care needs of individuals 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 care.
Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure needs are met in relation to care input, 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
Perform comprehensive assessments of patients nursing needs and plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing healthcare needs.
Take responsibility for the care needs of individuals 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 care.
Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure needs are met in relation to care input, 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
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- oRGN 1st or 2nd Level
- oEvidence of continuing professional development or evidence of reflective profile
- oHave experience in supporting learners in the workplace and supervising their progress and/or assessing their practice.
- oWillingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery.
Desirable
- Has successfully completed an previous NMC Approved Teaching and Assessing or Practice Assessor programme or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- oDemonstrates satisfactory clinical expertise for the grade applied for. Experience will be dependent on the post/ward requirements at the time of recruitment
- oSome posts may be suitable for newly-registered staff and some may require previous experience. Contact the Ward Ward/Unit Manager or appropriate line manager for more information.
Desirable
- oDemonstrates understanding of clinical risk management in the NHS
- oDemonstrates understanding of Clinical Governance in the NHS
Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Ability
Essential
- oGood basic understanding of the importance of delivering high quality clinical nursing care
- oDemonstrates knowledge of professional and NHS local and national nursing strategies and priorities
- oDemonstrates understanding of quality and change and the importance of new ways of working.
- oAble to present factual written and verbal information and deal with questions
- oBasic Knowledge of IT
- oAble to maintain accurate patient records
Leadership and Education
Essential
- oDemonstrates the ability to communicate well in a variety of settings with patients of all cultures and with differing levels of understanding
- oAbility to make decisions and prioritise a clinical patient workload
- oActs as a mentor and/or assessor and provide support to learners within the ward or unit.
- oUnderstands the importance of teamwork and their role within the multi-disciplinary team
- oAbility to develop and maintain effective interpersonal skills and relationships with colleagues across the health setting
- oHas the ability to use initiative and to lead and co-ordinate a multi-disciplinary team with minimal supervision
Professional Development
Essential
- oOngoing professional and personal development
- oRecognises own level of competence and limitations
- oAble to identify own learning needs
Desirable
- Displays motivation and ideas of own future career pathway and personal development planning
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Resource Utilisation
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of their own role and responsibilities in managing efficient and effective use of resources.
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
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- oRGN 1st or 2nd Level
- oEvidence of continuing professional development or evidence of reflective profile
- oHave experience in supporting learners in the workplace and supervising their progress and/or assessing their practice.
- oWillingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery.
Desirable
- Has successfully completed an previous NMC Approved Teaching and Assessing or Practice Assessor programme or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- oDemonstrates satisfactory clinical expertise for the grade applied for. Experience will be dependent on the post/ward requirements at the time of recruitment
- oSome posts may be suitable for newly-registered staff and some may require previous experience. Contact the Ward Ward/Unit Manager or appropriate line manager for more information.
Desirable
- oDemonstrates understanding of clinical risk management in the NHS
- oDemonstrates understanding of Clinical Governance in the NHS
Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Ability
Essential
- oGood basic understanding of the importance of delivering high quality clinical nursing care
- oDemonstrates knowledge of professional and NHS local and national nursing strategies and priorities
- oDemonstrates understanding of quality and change and the importance of new ways of working.
- oAble to present factual written and verbal information and deal with questions
- oBasic Knowledge of IT
- oAble to maintain accurate patient records
Leadership and Education
Essential
- oDemonstrates the ability to communicate well in a variety of settings with patients of all cultures and with differing levels of understanding
- oAbility to make decisions and prioritise a clinical patient workload
- oActs as a mentor and/or assessor and provide support to learners within the ward or unit.
- oUnderstands the importance of teamwork and their role within the multi-disciplinary team
- oAbility to develop and maintain effective interpersonal skills and relationships with colleagues across the health setting
- oHas the ability to use initiative and to lead and co-ordinate a multi-disciplinary team with minimal supervision
Professional Development
Essential
- oOngoing professional and personal development
- oRecognises own level of competence and limitations
- oAble to identify own learning needs
Desirable
- Displays motivation and ideas of own future career pathway and personal development planning
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Resource Utilisation
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of their own role and responsibilities in managing efficient and effective use of resources.
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).
