Are you looking at taking the next step in your career? Do you have a keen interest in all things surgical? Do you want to take a positive step in shaping patient journeys and Staff careers?A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse to join our friendly team. We are looking for someone who is passionate, motivated, enthusiastic and dynamic.
You will regularly take charge of the unit as an effective leader and role model. You will work flexibly as a member of the team and support the ward sister, to ensure that standards are maintained, evaluated and improved.
You will be effective and involved in helping develop all aspects of the unit in line with the trusts visions and future plans. Full participation in the provisions of policies and procedures, improvements to the patient journey and environment, and the delivery of high quality clinical care and staff development.
Specialist surgery provides an exciting nursing challenge and we can promise you a varied and in depth role which will give you an opportunity to broaden and advance your expertise in a busy but supportive environment. You will also have a bespoke clinical skills and management development plan to support your development.
You would be expected to have sound specialty knowledge in burns, plastic reconstructive surgery, ENT, Maxillofacial and ophthalmology and experience at a senior band 5 level. You must be flexible, possess excellent communication and organizational skills.
Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of evidence based nursing care to a group of patients.
Leadership and supervision of others carrying out all aspects of the caring process.
Deputise and take charge of the given area regularly in the absence of the Sister / Charge Nurse who has 24 hour accountability and responsibility.
Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care.
Participate in the effective clinical leadership and management of the team.
Actively contribute to the improvement of services and the quality of care provision to meet the needs of patients, service users and their families.
Act as a role model, mentoring, teaching, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement and participate in the education, development and mentorship of other staff.
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:
Work autonomously, providing an effective nurse-led service as needs dictate.
Demonstrate comprehensive holistic assessment of patients utilising a variety of advanced clinical skills, while acting as a role model, in line with the Clinical Nurse Specialist role for the service.
To assess and diagnose specific symptoms within your scope of practice. Advise medical and nursing staff and/or prescribe medications according to patients’ requirements, writing a record in the medical notes and reassessing according to the individual patient needs.
Provide an effective and accessible telephone advice service for patients and families and their carers.
Support innovations and change related to improvement of clinical services in relation to the speciality.
To participate in reviews of performance against Key Performance Indicators and co-operate in addressing areas of concern, in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team.
Collaborate in the development and monitoring of a job plan to ensure role and personal effectiveness.
This advert closes on Monday 31 Mar 2025