The Clinical Decisions Unit and Same day emergency care unit at Glenfield Hospital is emergency admission unit of all cardiac and respiratory admissions in Leicester.

It has its own designated Triage and 16 trolleyed Assessment area. It also has a 27 bedded area which is fully monitored. Also an ambulatory unit run by GPs, ACPs and nursing teams

Unique to other Admission's Unit nationally, patients are admitted direct via 999 calls , Emergency Department Referral, Urgent Care Centre and GP referral with a range of cardiac and respiratory conditions. CDU also takes admissions from within the Trust CDU is a demanding area to work in but with so much opportunity for learning and development it is a rewarding team to be part of.

As a Staff Nurse working in CDU you will have the opportunity to learn about emergency and acute care, additionally many opportunities for further development exist within this large unit.GH campus is a regional centre for clinical research with both Respiratory and Cardiac Biomedical research units based here and has close links with both the University of Leicester and DeMontfort University.

Come be part of this amazing and dynamic team

No video interviews will be available for this post. So please ensure you can attend face to face interview

Main duties of the job

• Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidenced-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

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/

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments of patients nursing needs and plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing healthcare needs.
• Take responsibility for the care needs of individuals and groups of patients.
• Recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
• Act in a professional manner and ensure self and ward staff adhere to the UHL Uniform policy at all times.
• Deputise as appropriate for the Ward/Unit Manager or Deputy Ward/Unit Manager.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Acute care but not essential

Desirable

• Experience in admissions

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding of the speciality applied for

Qualifications

Essential

• Registration with NMC

Knowledge

Essential

• Able to appropriately present factual information

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Glenfield Hospital

Groby Rd

Leicester

LE39QP

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358-6529343-RRCV