Job summary
We
are looking for band 5 Staff Nurses to join our Critical Care Units at Leeds
Teaching Hospitals Trust.
Join
us at our recruitment event in Gledhow Wing, St James University Hospital on
Saturday 26th April, where we will be presenting the fantastic work we do in
Adult Critical Care and the excellent support package we offer new staff. There
will be members of our senior team hosting the event for Adult Critical Care
who will be available to give further insights into our fascinating speciality
and answer any questions you may have. For further information regarding the
event, please contact our workforce team via the email address provided.
If
you are looking for a career in Critical Care Nursing, we have an exciting
opportunity for band 5 Staff Nurses to join our Adult Critical Care Teams.
The
Critical Care Units are:
J54
General Critical Care, SJUH
J81
Surgical- Oncology Critical Care SJUH
L03
Neurosurgical Critical Care LGI
L04
Cardiac Critical Care, LGI
L06
General Critical Care LGI
We
are looking for experienced, dynamic, motivated and compassionate Staff Nurses
who can ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality patient centred care to
the patients nursed within our critical care units.
The
successful candidates will be expected to work clinically within the
multi-disciplinary team, maintain high standards of practice and deliver
outstanding critical care.
Applicants must hold the right to work to be eligible
to apply for this role.
Main duties of the job
If
you are successfully shortlisted, you will be invited to a recruitment event
which will include interview and scenario-based assessment.
To
provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and
evaluation of individualised programmes of care.
To deliver care without supervision.
To take charge of the ward or
department as necessary in the absence of the Sister or Charge Nurse.
To participate in the in-service
training, preceptorship, and mentorship of junior staff, post basic learners
and students.
To take responsibility as the prime
care provider for a group of patients.
To promote confidence in our
commitment to provide excellent compassionate patient care.
To maintain personal development
About us
Adult
Critical Care consists of 5 Critical Care units, 3 at Leeds General Infirmary
(General Critical Care, Cardiac Critical Care, and Neurosurgical Critical Care)
and 2 at St James Hospital (General Critical Care and Surgical-Oncology
Critical Care).
Adult
Critical Care is committed to embedding good equality and diversity practice so
that our organisation is an inclusive, welcoming, and inspiring place to work,
regardless of age, disability, trans identity or history, marital status,
pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and
evaluation of individualised programmes of care.
To deliver care without supervision.
To take charge of the ward or
department as necessary in the absence of the Sister or Charge Nurse.
To participate in the in-service
training, preceptorship, and mentorship of junior staff, post basic learners
and students.
To take responsibility as the prime
care provider for a group of patients.
To promote confidence in our
commitment to provide excellent compassionate patient care.
To maintain personal development.
The
jobholder will work within an environment caring for adult patients.
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Qualifications
Registered Adult Nurse (Level 1 or 2)
Training
Ability to demonstrate and explain
skills to other staff.
Willing to undergo relevant training as
necessary.
Skills
Literate and numerate.
Ability to perform accurate drug
calculations.
Competent in written and verbal
communication skills.
Competent in the use of information
technology.
Able to organise and prioritise
workload.
Understand the skills and knowledge
required to develop team members.
Knowledge
Current issues in healthcare.
Standards of Professional Practice.
Personal
Attributes
Ability to work as part of a team.
Committed to working with people.
Demonstrates a commitment to personal
development.
Compassionate, enthusiastic, and
motivated.
Flexible and adaptable.
Professional and patient focussed.
Courageous.
6. THE LEEDS WAY VALUES
Our
values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as
a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff
and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
See
further information on the full job description attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and
evaluation of individualised programmes of care.
To deliver care without supervision.
To take charge of the ward or
department as necessary in the absence of the Sister or Charge Nurse.
To participate in the in-service
training, preceptorship, and mentorship of junior staff, post basic learners
and students.
To take responsibility as the prime
care provider for a group of patients.
To promote confidence in our
commitment to provide excellent compassionate patient care.
To maintain personal development.
The
jobholder will work within an environment caring for adult patients.
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Qualifications
Registered Adult Nurse (Level 1 or 2)
Training
Ability to demonstrate and explain
skills to other staff.
Willing to undergo relevant training as
necessary.
Skills
Literate and numerate.
Ability to perform accurate drug
calculations.
Competent in written and verbal
communication skills.
Competent in the use of information
technology.
Able to organise and prioritise
workload.
Understand the skills and knowledge
required to develop team members.
Knowledge
Current issues in healthcare.
Standards of Professional Practice.
Personal
Attributes
Ability to work as part of a team.
Committed to working with people.
Demonstrates a commitment to personal
development.
Compassionate, enthusiastic, and
motivated.
Flexible and adaptable.
Professional and patient focussed.
Courageous.
6. THE LEEDS WAY VALUES
Our
values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as
a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff
and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
See
further information on the full job description attached.
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse Level 1 or 2
- Has current registration on the appropriate part of the NMC register
Experience
Essential
- Current issues in health care
Desirable
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Caring, Compassionate and motivated
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Good written and verbal skills
- Able to provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised programmes of care
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Understanding of skills and knowledge required to develop team members
Desirable
- Capable of lateral thinking
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse Level 1 or 2
- Has current registration on the appropriate part of the NMC register
Experience
Essential
- Current issues in health care
Desirable
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Caring, Compassionate and motivated
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Good written and verbal skills
- Able to provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised programmes of care
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Understanding of skills and knowledge required to develop team members
Desirable
- Capable of lateral thinking
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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
