Preston Lodge Staff Nurse | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

We are looking for Registered Nurses or Registered Nursing Associates to join us!

You must have an active UK NMC PIN to apply for this role

We are excited to announce the full opening of Preston Lodge, a brand-new facility within Preston Lodge , a new part of University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL).

From January 2026, Preston Lodge offers 54 beds dedicated to patients who are medically optimized but require ongoing non-acute care prior to discharge.

You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team (MDT) and also have the opportunity to work autonomously, ensuring safe, effective, and patient-centred care.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in patient recovery and discharge planning.

Come and join the team!

Please note Interviews will be held Face to Face only and virtual interviews will not be able to offered for this role

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.

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:

Perform comprehensive assessments of patient nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health care needs.

Take responsibility for the care needs of individual and groups of patients.

Maintain effective and efficient communication with the Sister / Charge Nurse and members of the multi disciplinary team on issues related to patient care and organisation of nursing teams.

Deputise as appropriate for the Sister / Charge Nurse or Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse.

This advert closes on Tuesday 5 May 2026