Nurse - Inpatient

Job summary

"a place of safety where people understood what I was going through and didnt judge me. The staff were always there to listen, guide and support me through a very difficult time. They showed me that recovery was possible and worth fighting for. Most of all, they gave me back my life and, for the first time in forever, gave me hope." Patient testimonial.

Welford (ED) Ward is a 15-bed eating disorder unit caring for people with severe anorexia nervosa from across the East Midlands.

We are seeking a motivated, experienced and conscientious Band 5 Nurse to cover maternity leave. The successful candidate will be an integral part of our established team, providing high-quality care and support to our patients. You will work alongside Band 5 and Band 6 Nurses, Healthcare Support Workers, the Ward Manager and Team Managers to deliver safe, effective and patient-centred care.

The role is based at the Bennion Centre, Glenfield Hospital. We operate a two-shift system across a 24/7 service. Applicants should be able to work a rotating shift pattern, although some flexibility may be available on request.

Prospective applicants are welcome to visit the ward.

For further information, please contact:

Jacy Cottingham

jacalyn.cottingham@nhs.net

0116 295 1967

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will demonstrate they possess the same core values as our organisation, Compassion, Respect, Trust and Integrity in all aspects of their work.

• Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidenced-based nursing care to a group of clients/service users.
• 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 clients/service users and their families.

About us

We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.

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 serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

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 including AI in our recruitment process can be found in the Information for Applicants document attached.

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.

Details

• Date posted: 15 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 007481
• Job locations: Bennion Centre, Glenfield Hospital, Groby Road, Glenfield, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 9QP, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

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