Job summary
We are looking for experienced Registered Nurses (RN) with the passion, drive and commitment to provide 'caring at its best' to join our Specialist Medicine teams at University Hospitals of Leicester.

We are currently recruiting for our Care of the older person and General Medicine wards across the Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital and Preston Lodge

To apply you must have an active UK NMC PIN and experience of care within a UK Healthcare setting or via UK University placements

Main duties of the job

• Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidence-based nursing care for a group of patients.
• Assist in and contribute to 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.
• Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.
• Act as a clinical and professional role model, mentoring, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement within the clinical area.

Salary £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum, Band 5, Agenda for change
Contract Permanent
Working pattern Full-time, Part-time
Closing date 29 October 2026

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
• 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
• 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.

Person Specification
Essential

• RGN 1st or 2nd Level
• Evidence of continuing professional development or evidence of reflective profile
• Experience in supporting learners in the workplace and supervising their progress and/or assessing their practice
• Demonstrates satisfactory clinical expertise for the grade applied for
• Ability to make decisions and prioritise a clinical patient workload
• Understands the importance of teamwork and their role within the multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Has successfully completed a previous NMC Approved Teaching and Assessing or Practice Assessor programme or equivalent

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.

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address: Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital, Preston Lodge, Leicester, LE1 5WW
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