Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a Staff Nurse to JoinSt Peter's Health Centre with our Dermatology Service. You will be primarily based at St Peter's Health Centre with our Dermatology Service. However, you may be required to work in other designated locations of the Trust as well as your primary base. In particular, flexibility is required across the three main hospital sites (Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital and Glenfield Hospital) 1 x Full time permanent post 1 x 12 month secondment post Main duties of the job o Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidenced-based nursing care to a group of patients. o Assisting and contributing in the management and organization of the Dermatology Service o Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care. o Actively participate in the education, development and supervision of other staff members. o Act as a clinical and professional role model, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement within the clinical area. This role can involve frequent walking and standing for long periods of time. The post holder must have the physical capability to use manual handling equipment i.e. hoists, trolleys and wheelchairs. 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 20 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary Depending on experience Dependence on Experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 358-6844430-ESM-BC Job locations st peters healthcare centre Sparkenhoe street Leicester LE2 0TA Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be expected to work withoutsupervision. Designates responsibilities to other team members andactively contributes to performance review and theappraisal and personal development planning (PDP) process Liaising with the multi professional teams to provide anappropriate service to patients and their carers. Post holder will be expected to attend regular departmental team meetings. Thesewill be held in the team base. To perform the necessary clinical procedures, e.g. surgical biopsies, removal ofdrains, wound dressings, bandaging, appropriate to the clinical speciality, followingtraining and competency assessment as required, throughout the DermatologyDepartment. To participate in the provision of comfort measures for patients including theprovision of fresh drinking water, snacks and preparation of hot and cold drinks asrequired To contribute to effective communication within the multi disciplinary team, receivingregular team updates and information for the effective day to day running of thedepartment. To be responsible for the daily checking of the Capillary Blood Glucose monitorsaccording to the manufacturers instructions and recording these checks in theappropriate book. To be responsible for the daily checking of oxygen levels and suction pumps and recording in the appropriate emergency equipment checklists. To be responsible for the collection of Liquid Nitrogen from stores for clinicrequirements. (Please refer to the job description/person specification for further details on the role) Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be expected to work withoutsupervision. Designates responsibilities to other team members andactively contributes to performance review and theappraisal and personal development planning (PDP) process Liaising with the multi professional teams to provide anappropriate service to patients and their carers. Post holder will be expected to attend regular departmental team meetings. Thesewill be held in the team base. To perform the necessary clinical procedures, e.g. surgical biopsies, removal ofdrains, wound dressings, bandaging, appropriate to the clinical speciality, followingtraining and competency assessment as required, throughout the DermatologyDepartment. To participate in the provision of comfort measures for patients including theprovision of fresh drinking water, snacks and preparation of hot and cold drinks asrequired To contribute to effective communication within the multi disciplinary team, receivingregular team updates and information for the effective day to day running of thedepartment. To be responsible for the daily checking of the Capillary Blood Glucose monitorsaccording to the manufacturers instructions and recording these checks in theappropriate book. To be responsible for the daily checking of oxygen levels and suction pumps and recording in the appropriate emergency equipment checklists. To be responsible for the collection of Liquid Nitrogen from stores for clinicrequirements. (Please refer to the job description/person specification for further details on the role) Person Specification Training & Qualifications Essential RN with Active UK NMC PIN ,Minimum of 6 months acute experience within a hospital setting. Evidence of continuing professional development or evidence of reflective profile Desirable Has or working towards a Recognised NMC teaching and assessing qualification or the equivalent (or "expert witness" qualification). Experience and communication Essential Demonstrates satisfactory clinical expertise for the Grade applied for. Experience will be dependent on the post / department requirements at the time of recruitment. Able to present factual written and verbal information and deal with questions experience of organizing own workload Values Essential Adequate Trust value example given Person Specification Training & Qualifications Essential RN with Active UK NMC PIN ,Minimum of 6 months acute experience within a hospital setting. Evidence of continuing professional development or evidence of reflective profile Desirable Has or working towards a Recognised NMC teaching and assessing qualification or the equivalent (or "expert witness" qualification). Experience and communication Essential Demonstrates satisfactory clinical expertise for the Grade applied for. Experience will be dependent on the post / department requirements at the time of recruitment. Able to present factual written and verbal information and deal with questions experience of organizing own workload Values Essential Adequate Trust value example given 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 st peters healthcare centre Sparkenhoe street Leicester LE2 0TA Employer's website https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)