Job Overview
'...a place of safety where people understood what I was going through and didn't judge me. The staff were always there to listen, guide and support me through a very difficult time in my life and they genuinely cared.
They showed me who I was and that I'm an ok person who deserves to be happy and that living without this illness was not only possible but worth fighting for. They taught me how to get a precious 5 minute break from the chaos of my mind but most of all they gave me back my life (literally) and for the first time in forever they gave me hope.'- Patient testimonial.
Welford (ED) Ward is a 15 bedded eating disorder unit which cares for people with severe anorexia nervosa from across the East Midlands.
We need a highly motivated, experienced and conscientious Band 5 nurse to cover maternity leave. They will be a integral part of our well-established team, offering support and care to our patient group. You will work closely with other Band 5 Nurses, Band 6 Nurses, Health Care Support Workers, Ward Manager and Team managers to ensure that we are delivering safe, effective and patient led care. The role will be based at the Glenfield Hospital site in the Bennion Centre.
We operate a 2 shift system covering a 24/7 operation. Successful applicants should be able to work on the rotating pattern, but we may able to be flexible with the shift pattern on request.
We are happy to have those who are interested to come and visit the ward. Please contact either Jacy Cottingham or Nicola Brewin.
Contact Details:
Nicola Brewin, Family Services Manager, nicola.brewin@nhs.net, 0116 225 2557
Job Description Summary (Main duties and responsibilities)
The successful candidate will demonstrate they possess the same core values as our organisation, Compassion, Respect, Trust and Integrity in all aspects of their work.
Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidenced-based nursing care to a group of clients/service users.
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 clients/service users and their families.
We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.
About Us
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.
Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information including AI in our recruitment process can be found in the Information for Applicants document attached.
We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.
For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).
All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.
For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.
Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.