Inpatient Staff Nurse

Job summary

Doesmaking a difference to the lives of patients motivate and inspire you? Are youlooking for a new challenge and the opportunity to develop and progress in yourcareer?

Ifthe answer is yes then a move to Community Hospitals is the right choice foryou.

Dueto an increase in our bed capacity, we are seeking ambitious and confident nursesto work on our wards at Hinckley and Bosworth Community Hospital. The wards arenurse led which will give you high levels of autonomy and satisfaction indelivering excellent care, supporting rehabilitation and increasing patient independence.Our cohort of patients is increasingly complex due to the need to facilitateearly discharge from hospital and prevent admission to the secondary caresector.

Ourwards provide sub-acute care, complex rehabilitation and palliative care. Successfulapplicants would have the opportunity to work collaboratively with the MDT tohelp patients in their journey to return home and will also be able to develop theirskills in nursing care and discharge planning.

Youare welcome to visit the ward during the application process. If you would liketo do so, please contact the name on this advert.

Applicationsare welcomed from students in their final year.

Freeparking is available on site and a bus stop is close by.

Weencourage a healthy work/life balance and offer flexible working opportunities.

Weprovide a range of training & development options for nurses who wish toprogress in their careers.

Main duties of the job

Assessing,planning, implementing and evaluating patient care in a nurse led environment.

Assisting withand contributing to the management and organisation of the ward.

Delivery ofhigh-quality care.

Participatingin education, development and supervision of other staff members and students.

Workingcollaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of clients/ service users and their families.

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 serves over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Here at LPT, our values are Compassion, Respect, Integrity and Trust, which we keep at the heart of everything we do.

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 are contained in the attached document titled Information for Applicants.

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you are interested in joining our team please see the attached job description and person specification for more information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Level 1 Registered Nurse (Adult). Student Nurse in the final year of an adult nursing programme.

Standard Requirements

Essential

Demonstrates an understanding of equality and valuing diversity principles. Demonstrates an understanding of confidentiality and data protection. Demonstrates an understanding of the needs of service users of the Trust.

Experience

Essential

Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility dependent upon work priorities. Demonstrates an understanding of current developments in the NHS and their implications for nursing care. Demonstrates an interest in providing patient centred nursing care and patient education.

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