NURSES

We are a professional and creative nursing team who keep the people we care for at the centre of our practice. We value our teams for their vision and determination to ensure the services we provide are research-based, individualised and holistic.

At UHL nursing is varied and exciting with many of our specialities offering the latest technologies, techniques and medicines. We pride ourselves on supporting and developing a highly skilled and motivated nursing workforce who care for our patients and each other with kindness and respect

Opportunities in nursing

Opportunities are available for nurses at all stages of their careers, from working as a registered nurse, specialist clinical leader and manager and Advanced Clinical Practitioner.

For early career nurses and nursing associates who are new to the NMC register, including return to practice and international nurses, we have a robust preceptorship programme to support your transition needs. This 12-month programme includes a suite of study days and support from dedicated educators working with you in your clinical area. We have been awarded the new National Nursing Preceptorship Quality Mark which demonstrates our level of commitment and support to you as you start your career with us.

For more information on our preceptorship programme please see the dedicated preceptorship section within the School of Nursing and Midwifery Practice

Please click here for more information about our Nursing Associate Foundation Degree Programme and apprenticeship route.

Please click here for more information on our International Nurse support.

Please click here for more information on the Healthcare assistant role.

Please visist our ‘CMG / Departments’ pages to see the wide variety of specialist areas you can work in. We have three hospital sites so there is always something different to try.

Established nurses will have a range of development opportunities available to them to help with career progression. We have rotation opportunities and career pathways to support fast track and speciality development, accredited modules, a dedicated clinical leadership faculty that provides Nurse in Charge, Senior Staff Nurse, RCN leadership and LEO programmes.

For more information on our Clinical Leadership programmes please see our dedicated School of Nursing and Midwifery Practice page.

We have exciting developments for our Advanced Clinical Practice training which is expanding as part of our future workforce strategy.

Career development

Your career will be supported through our School of Nursing and Midwifery Practice where our faculties have your development at the heart of what they do.

We have development frameworks for Healthcare Assistants, Nursing Associates, Staff Nurses, Senior Staff Nurses, Deputy Sisters/Charge Nurses and Sisters/Charge Nurses which provide a core foundation of development on which you can further build your specialist knowledge.

We have a proactive and creative approach to continuing professional development opportunities through secondments, shadowing and fellowships as well as opportunities for formal accredited learning at our local universities.

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MIDWIVES

At University Hospitals of Leicester, we are a forward thinking team with a philosophy of providing the best possible care to women, babies, and their families. This is achieved by providing effective training, education and working collaboratively as a midwifery and medical team.

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NURSES

At UHL nursing is varied and exciting with many of our specialities offering the latest technologies, techniques and medicines. We develop a highly skilled and motivated nursing workforce who care for our patients and each other with kindness and respect

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NURSING ASSOCIATES

The Nursing Associate role is still relatively new. Depending on the place of employment, skills and responsibilities will vary but they play a key role within the healthcare team. UHL host the Leicestershire School of Nursing Associates that have up to 150 trainee places per year.

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HEALTHCARE ASSISTANTS

At University Hospitals of Leicester, Healthcare Assistants make sure the patient experience is as comfortable and stress-free as possible. It can also be the stepping stone into many other NHS roles, particularly roles such as a Nursing Associate or Registered Nurse.

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