Ad-hoc ANP

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dedicated senior nursing team in RRCV at University Hospitals of Leicester.


The post holder should be an experienced nurse leader who is enthusiastic, dynamic and keen to make a positive impact on nurse training, education, professional development, patient experience and continuously improving key performance indicators and improving the quality of patient care.


The post holder will work closely with the corporate nursing team and the CMG triumvirate to monitor KPI's and identify service improvements. Our successful candidate will be supported to achieve their performance/personal objectives through appraisal and supervisory support from our Deputy Head of Nursing,Head of Nursing, and Matron peers, creating opportunity to grow and develop to be the best they can be.
Investigate and assist with the response, taking appropriate action, following formal complaints, participate in initiatives to promote patient involvement, PILS and monitor their impact.
Be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of Trust and Professional Nursing policies and procedures and adopt and advise on these accordingly.
Be responsible for developing and maintaining an effective monitoring system for Healthcare Governance.
Manage Health and Safety and Clinical Risk within in specialty, ensuring that all risk assessments are regularly reviewed.
In liaison with the Infection Control team, implement guidelines for the prevention and control of hospital acquired infection and monitor compliance and outcome. In liaison with Facilities, set and monitor standards for cleanliness of the environment.

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Be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of Trust and Professional Nursing policies and procedures and adopt and advise on these accordingly.
Be responsible for developing and maintaining an effective monitoring system for Healthcare Governance. Ensure compliance with risk assessments, health and safety legislation including the use and decontamination of clinical equipment, information
governance, quality assurance measures within the clinical areas and assist in the management of Health and Safety and Clinical Risk within in speciality, ensuring that all risk assessments are regularly reviewed In liaison with the Infection Control team,
implement guidelines for the prevention and control of hospital acquired infection and monitor compliance and outcome. In liaison with Facilities, set and monitor standards for cleanliness of the environment.
Protect, improve and preserve patients health by adherence to infection control policies and best practice at all times. Provide specialist advice to patients, carers, healthcare assistants and students.
Act as a role model and teacher, providing mentorship, support and demonstrate exemplary practice to all members of the nursing team.
Provide support to the nursing team to enable staff and patients to make better choices for their health and that of their families.
Implement, review and monitor the introduction of new policies and working practices within the multi-disciplinary team. In conjunction with the Sister, undertake surveys, audits, research and promote clinically effective nursing whilst monitoring compliance with evidence based practice.
Facilitate an environment conductive to continuous learning and development.
Ensure that all staff receives an annual appraisal, Professional Development Planning and mandatory training.
Support the Head and Deputy Head of Nursing in all aspects of their role to ensure the smooth running of the service.
Ensure compliance with the NMC post registration, education and re-registration standards.
Apply expert teaching and communication skills to help develop and deliver training programmes for nurses within the ward or department.
Lead and support the nursing team through potential changes in working practice to achieve optimum patient care, clinical outcomes and efficient use of resources.
Maintain a flexible approach and develop the role according to professional and/or service needs.
Work within the Human Resources policy framework to effectively manage recruitment, sickness absence, conduct and capability. Oversee workforce planning and ensure duty rotas and clinical session slots are scheduled efficiently and effectively.
Work within the national and local clinical practice guidelines, including those outlined by the appropriate regulating bodies, and at all times in line with the Code of Conduct of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
National and regional papers, research and guidelines to formulate and inform local policy and guidelines.
Participate in medium and long term service development at local and regional levels and in the strategic development of these services.
Be responsible for identifying and implementing policy changes, making improvements to data collection and data management activities and issues relating to own work area.
Actively participate in research projects both within the local department and nationally.
Assist medical staff in the collection of clinical data and where necessary, the recruitment of participants to projects.
oFirst degree or equivalent in health related subject
oMasters degree or equivalent post basic training


oKnowledge of budgets/financial controls


University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
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