Staff Nurse | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 19 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £31,049 - £37,796 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 February 2026 |
| Location: | Leicester, LE1 5WW |
| Company: | University Hospitals of Leicester |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7677977/358-7677977-WC |
Summary
Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidence-based nursing care to a group of patients.
Assisting and contributing in the management and organisation of a ward/clinical area.
Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care.
Actively participate in the education, development and supervision of other staff members.
Act as a clinical and professional role model, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement within the clinical area.
Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.
Ensure the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources.
Assist the accountable budget holder for the neonatal unit to undertake cost containment strategies as appropriate.
Bring to the attention of the budget holder any concerns, ideas, or creative solutions relevant to the effective use and management of ward resources
Actively participate in the education, development and supervision of other staff members
Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care.
Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times and information relating to patient /users and personnel is used only in connection with authorised duties.
Use health related information only for the purposes of what it is intended for and in accordance with the Data Protection act.
Communicate effectively with the Matrons, Clinical Teams, Medical and AHP staff, The Education Teams and CMG Management Teams.
Share best practice in the clinical area and outside of the CMG.
Work clinically and effectively with the Midwives to deliver education, training and ensure development is linked to their KSF Appraisal / PDP and needs of the service
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:
https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk
• Perform comprehensive assessments of patient nursing needs.
• Plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing healthcare needs.
• Take responsibility for the care needs of individual and groups of patients.
• Collect, collate and fully accurately report patient information, maintaining accurate, complete and contemporaneous nursing records.
• Involve patients and carers/relatives in the planning and delivery of family-centred care.
• Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure needs are met in relation to care input, providing support for ongoing care needs and safe discharge.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers/relatives.
• Recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
• Ensure that the delivery of care to own patients and for all patients when in charge meets the standards determined by the Ward/Unit Manager and the Standards for Better Health.
• Adhere to Trust policies, procedures and clinical guidelines and ensure compliance of others.
• Promote and practise the highest standards of prevention and control of infection at all times.
• Continually monitor standards of nursing care and contribute to improvement of care, through benchmarking, audit and research.
• Participate in and contribute to patient and public involvement activities.
• Promote patient dignity, equality, diversity and rights.
• Ensure own and all nursing practise is, at all times, in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct and raise any concerns with the Ward/Unit Manager.
Patient/Customer Service
• Act as the child’s and families’ advocate.
• Promote the concept of family-centred care.
• Act in accordance with the University Hospitals of Leicester and Children’s Services policies, charters and nursing guidelines.
This advert closes on Monday 2 Feb 2026