Inpatient Staff Nurse - Loughborough

Job summary Importantnote for applicants - the initial base for this post will be at LoughboroughHospital but the ward and staff will be moving back to Coalville CommunityHospital in September 2024 when building works have been completed.Are you lookingfor a new job opportunity in a dynamic, values led and supportive organisation? Does making a difference to patients and their families motivate and inspireyou? If the answer is yes, this post could be the right career move for you. We are seekingmotivated and confident Staff Nurses to work on Gracedieu Ward at Loughborough Hospital.The ward is nurse led which will give you high levels of autonomy andsatisfaction in delivering exceptional care to patients with sub-acute needs, supportingrehabilitation, undertaking complex discharge planning and increasing patientindependence and quality of life. Our patient cohort is increasingly complexdue to the need to facilitate transfer from acute trusts as soon as individualsare medically fit for discharge and to prevent admission from home to thesecondary care sector.You are welcometo visit one of the wards during the application process. If you would like to doso, please contact the name on this advert. Free parking isavailable on site and there is a bus stop close by.The Trustencourages a healthy work life balance & flexible working opportunities areavailable.The Trustprovides extensive learning & development opportunities for you to progressin your nursing career. Main duties of the job A job description and person specification are attached, main duties willinclude Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluatingpatient care in a nurse led environment.Assisting with and contributing to the managementand organisation of the ward.Delivery of high-quality care.Participating in education, development andsupervision of other staff members and students.Working collaboratively and co-operatively withothers to meet the needs of clients/service users and their families.Adult nursing students in their final year of training areencouraged to apply. 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 this post please see the attached job description and person specification for more information. Person Specification 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. 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.