Job summary 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. Main duties of the job 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. About us 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: http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/ Date posted 18 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 358-7020341-MSK Job locations Leicester Royal Infirmary Leicester LE1 5WW Job description Job responsibilities 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. Job description Job responsibilities 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. Person Specification Training & Qualifications Essential Current NMC registration with no restrictions to practice Degree level education Specialist training relevant to role. To include diploma level specialist training/short courses Acts as a Clinical Role model and as a Mentor, Assessor and Support for learners within the ward or unit Desirable Degree with relevance to specialism Qualification in Teaching/mentoring Experience Essential Demonstrates a high level of clinical experience Good understanding of clinical governance Knowledge of NHs plan and national nursing strategies and role of departmental sister in their implementation Extensive post registration experience, including some at senior ward level Desirable Audit experience/ research skills Experience of patient and public involvement in service delivery Communication and Leadership skills Essential Evidence of successful change management Ability to prioritise Use initiative and has the ability to lead and co-ordinate a multi-disciplinary team. Dynamic, challenging individual, able to lead a team. Good verbal and written skills. Able to influence other professional groups. Effective communicator and negotiator Act as clinical role model and support for all multidisciplinary learners within the ward / unit Equality and Diversity Essential Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours Analytical and Judgement skills Essential Evidence of participation in or having undertaken research/audit Skills Essential Evidence of managing/leading change Planning and organisation skills Essential Able to organise own workload Able to plan and delegate roles to others as appropriate Person Specification Training & Qualifications Essential Current NMC registration with no restrictions to practice Degree level education Specialist training relevant to role. To include diploma level specialist training/short courses Acts as a Clinical Role model and as a Mentor, Assessor and Support for learners within the ward or unit Desirable Degree with relevance to specialism Qualification in Teaching/mentoring Experience Essential Demonstrates a high level of clinical experience Good understanding of clinical governance Knowledge of NHs plan and national nursing strategies and role of departmental sister in their implementation Extensive post registration experience, including some at senior ward level Desirable Audit experience/ research skills Experience of patient and public involvement in service delivery Communication and Leadership skills Essential Evidence of successful change management Ability to prioritise Use initiative and has the ability to lead and co-ordinate a multi-disciplinary team. Dynamic, challenging individual, able to lead a team. Good verbal and written skills. Able to influence other professional groups. Effective communicator and negotiator Act as clinical role model and support for all multidisciplinary learners within the ward / unit Equality and Diversity Essential Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours Analytical and Judgement skills Essential Evidence of participation in or having undertaken research/audit Skills Essential Evidence of managing/leading change Planning and organisation skills Essential Able to organise own workload Able to plan and delegate roles to others as appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Address Leicester Royal Infirmary Leicester LE1 5WW Employer's website https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)