Main area Emergency Cardiac and Respiratory Admissions Grade NHS AfC: Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours
* Full time
* Part time
* Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (Full Time or Part Time (Days and Nights)) Job ref 358-33796084-RRC
Employer University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Glenfield Hospital Town Leicester Salary £27,485 - £30,162 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 11/09/2025 23:59
Registered Nursing Associate
NHS AfC: Band 4
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Job overview
The Clinical Decisions Unit and Same day emergency care unit at Glenfield Hospital is emergency admission unit of all cardiac and respiratory admissions in Leicester.
It has its own designated Triage and 16 trolleyed Assessment area. It also has a 27 bedded area which is fully monitored. Also an ambulatory unit run by GPs, ACPs and nursing teams.
Unique to other Admission’s Unit nationally, patients are admitted direct via 999 calls, Emergency Department Referral, Urgent Care Centre and GP referral with a range of cardiac and respiratory conditions. CDU also takes admissions from within the Trust; CDU is a demanding area to work in but with so much opportunity for learning and development it is a rewarding team to be part of.
As a Staff Nurse working in CDU you will have the opportunity to learn about emergency and acute care, additionally many opportunities for further development exist within this large unit.
GH campus is a regional centre for clinical research with both Respiratory and Cardiac Biomedical research units based here and has close links with both the University of Leicester and DeMontfort University.
Come be part of this amazing and dynamic team
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Main duties of the job
* Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidenced-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
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:
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Perform comprehensive assessments of patient nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health care needs.
* Take responsibility for the care needs of individual allocated patients.
* Co-ordinate, organise and prioritise the allocated workload.
* Recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
* Provide advice, education, support and information to family members / carers as required and involve them in the planning and delivery of care.
* Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and other family members / carers. Facilitate effective communication and liaison with other disciplines as necessary to meet the needs of patients, especially relating to on-going care needs and discharge arrangements.
* Ensure that fully accurate, complete and contemporaneous nursing records are written and maintained for each patient in accordance with agreed policy.
* 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.
* Continually monitor standards of nursing care and contribute to improvement of care, through benchmarking, audit and research.
(Please refer to the job description/person specification for further details on the role)
Person specification
Qualifications Academic/ Professional
* Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
* Level 2 / GCSE or equivalent English and maths or Functional Skills
* Placement experience working within the 4 fields of nursing
Knowledge Requirements
* Understands and acts in line with the NMC professional standards for practice contained with The Code and NMC Standards of Proficiency
* Understands the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in the context of nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation and how the role may contribute to service development
* Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice;
* Ability to participate in reflective practice and understand the requirements for NMC Revalidation;
* Understands the importance of following procedures and treatment plans.
* Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-based practice
* Has experience in supporting learners in the workplace and supervising their progress and / or assessing their practice
* Demonstrates knowledge of clinical governance and clinical effectiveness
* Demonstrates an understanding of current issues relating to the NHS
* Has successfully completed an previous NMC Approved Teaching and Assessing or Practice Assessor programme or equivalent
Skills
* Ability to deliver patient-centred care
* Ability to recognise when escalation to a registered professional is required (e.g. registered nurse / doctor)
* Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
* Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload
* Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient/service user contact
* Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi- disciplinary team
* Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues
* Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting.
* Effective verbal and written English language
Experience
* Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
* Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
* Evidence of receiving complex and/or sensitive information
* Evidence of additional responsibilities/interests e.g. link/champion roles
Personal Qualities
* Professional at all times
* Motivated, enthusiastic and able to motivate others
* Calm and objective
* Approachable
* Good interpersonal skills
* Demonstrate willingness for ongoing learning
* Must demonstrate behaviours consistent with organisation’s values
* Evidence of additional responsibilities/interests e.g. link/champion roles IT skills
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
* 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.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
* Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours
Additional Information
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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.
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 endeavorto make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.
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.
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Rachel Bostock Job title Ward Sister Email address Rachel.Bostock@uhl-tr.nhs.uk Telephone number 0116 258 3359 Additional information
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Greeshma Muralikrishnan - Ward Sister
0116 258 3359
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