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University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
About
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/
Contact
- Address
- University Hospitals of Leicester
- G58/G59 Block A Penn Lloyd Building
- County Hall
- Leicester
- Leicestershire
- LE3 8RA
Staff Nurse Outpatients
Accepting applications until: 12-Jul-2026 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 12-Jul-2026 23:59
Key details
Location
- Site
- Glenfield Hospital
- Address
- Groby Road
- Town
- Leicester
- Postcode
- LE3 9QP
- Major / Minor Region
- Leicestershire
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 25.5 hours per week
Salary
- Salary
- £32,073 - £39,043 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (NHS AfC: Band 5)
Specialty
- Main area
- Outpatients - CSI
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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional Registrant to join a team of dedicated professionals in the busy expanding Glenfield Outpatients Department.
At the Glenfield Hospital outpatients we host and support a variety of specialties including Respiratory, Cardiology, Vascular, Oncology, Breast Care, Orthopaedics and NCSEM at Loughborough University.
Outpatients is a friendly, progressive and encouraging working environment, within very pleasant surroundings. The focus of all our effort is to continually enhance patient care delivery whilst supporting the multi-disciplinary specialties that use our services.
We are seeking to recruit a dynamic, compassionate, motivated and caring Nurse to join our friendly, forward thinking team.
You will be expected to maintain high standards of care with compassion and commitment.
You will need to effectively engage with your patients, peer groups, and service users in all elements of the role, leading by example and promoting a supportive and caring culture. This will require an inclusive, transparent, open approach to your role, whereby you are accountable to others and to go that extra mile when required.
You will be passionate, creating a culture of continuous improvement, where patient welfare is at the heart of all you do.
We will offer excellent working conditions and a supportive culture promoting Continuous Professional Development.
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Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidenced-based nursing care to a group of patients.
Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care.
Act as a clinical and professional role model, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement within the clinical area.
This role can involve frequent walking and standing for long periods of time. The post holder must have the physical capability to use manual handling equipment i.e. hoists, trolleys and wheelchairs.
You may be required to work in other designated locations of the Trust as well as your primary base. In particular, flexibility is required across four areas including Leicester Royal Infirmary, Glenfield Hospital, Loughborough NCSEM and Leicester General Hospital .If your initial location is one of these sites excess travel reimbursement would not apply for a permanent or temporary change of base.
NMC registration is essential.
Working for our organisation
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/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Required to act independently, following policies and procedures and adhering to pre-set standards, escalating issues to the Senior Nursing staff where necessary.
Take responsibility for the care needs of individual and groups of patients.
Carry out duties consistent with individual patient wishes, maintaining privacy, dignity, have an understanding of the Department of Health guidance for same sex awareness and recognising cultural diversity and needs.
Collect, collate and fully accurately report patient information, maintaining accurate complete and up to date nursing records.
Recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
Post holder will be expected to attend regular departmental team meetings. These will be held in the outpatient departments across UHL.
To perform the necessary clinical procedures, e.g. wound dressings, bandaging, appropriate to the clinical specialty, following training and competency assessment as required, throughout the Outpatients Department.
To manage specific outpatients clinic areas on a daily basis including taking charge as designated.
To act as mentor and supervisor for Student Nurses.
To act as link nurse for various specialist areas, i.e. Infection prevention, Tissue Viability, Older people’s Champion etc. as designated.
Administration of medication within the department in line with Trust Policy.
To participate in the provision of nursing and clinical support to specialists clinics throughout the Outpatients Department, e.g. following the appropriate training and competency assessment.
To participate in the supervision of other staff groups (i.e. bands 1-4) in the performance of their individual roles and duties.
To participate in the counselling of patients as required following diagnoses and/or bad news.
To assist in maintaining a safe environment for staff, patients and visitors reporting any accidents or potential hazards to the nurse in charge.
To participate in the provision of comfort measures for patients including the collection of snack boxes, provision of fresh drinking water and preparation of hot and cold drinks as required.
To contribute to effective communication within the multi-disciplinary team, receiving regular team updates and information for the effective day to day running of the department.
To be responsible for the daily checking of the Blood Glucose monitors according to the manufacturers’ instructions and recording these checks in the appropriate book.
To be responsible for the daily checking of oxygen levels and suction pumps and recording in the appropriate emergency equipment checklists.
To take the lead responsibility for the department on occasions.
To complete appraisals for staff.
Please see attached job description for more information.
Additional Information
Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.
UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.
The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.
COVID 19 Risk Assessment
Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.
The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.
If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.
Covid Vaccination Status
Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- RGN (or EN practising at the same level as RGN).
- Minimum of 6 months acute experience within a hospital setting.
- Evidence of continuing professional development or evidence of reflective profile.
- Willingness to undertake a Recognised NMC Teaching and Assessing Qualification or working towards.
- Satisfactory attendance records in previous post or throughout training period.
- Willingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery.
- Has the physical ability to perform the full range of nursing duties (with reasonable adjustments if required).
Desirable criteria
- Has or working towards a Recognised NMC teaching and assessing qualification or the equivalent (or “expert witness” qualification).
Equality and Diversity
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates satisfactory clinical expertise for the Grade applied for. Experience will be dependent on the post / department requirements at the time of Recruitment.
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrates understanding of clinical risk management in the NHS
- Demonstrates understanding of Clinical Governance in the NHS
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours
Communication and relationship skills
Essential criteria
- Able to present factual written and verbal information and deal with questions
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates knowledge of professional and NHS local and national nursing strategies and priorities.
- Ability to calculate drug dosages and safely administer medicines.
Planning and organisation skills
Essential criteria
- Basic Knowledge of IT
Commitment to Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours
Equality and Diversity
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Nicola Gallacher-Lindsay
- Job title
- Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0116 2583405
- Additional information
Sister - Nicola Gallacher-Lindsay
0116 2583405
Deputy Sister - Laura Kerr
0116 2583405
Matron- Martha Tickell
07811511658
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