Staff Nurse (XR05)
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
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Job summary
We are excited to be advertising the post of staff nurse within our Neuro and Spinal Surgery services, based at the LGI on Wards L24, L25 and L28 and Higher Observation (HOBs) unit. This advert will run alongside our Neurosciences recruitment event on the 22nd of April in the LGI. Applicants are invited to come along and meet our teams and we will be able to offer interviews on the days also. For more information please contact leedsth-tr.neurorecruitment@nhs.net .
L28 is a fast paced 20 bedded spinal surgery ward caring for a mix of elective and acute patients before and after spinal surgery. L28 works closely with the spinal specialist nurse team to provide specialist care to patients who have had injuries to their spine helping them to get on the road to recovery, striving for the best possible outcomes for each patient and also as part of the enhanced recovery process for patient having elective spinal surgery.
L24 and L25 are fast paced Neurosurgery and Spinal Surgery wards which provide pre-operative and post-operative care for patients following both acute and elective operations. L24 and L25 are part of the regional centre for Neurosurgery. Both nursing teams collaborate with the therapy teams and wider multi-disciplinary team in providing care for patients that require extensive rehabilitation.
The brand new Higher Observation Unit is a purpose-built area with brand new equipment, based on ward L25.
Main duties of the job
Successful applicants would join one of our specialist Neuro and Spinal Surgery wards as a registered nurse and part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering excellent care to our patients whilst developing in your role and gaining new skills. We offer a 12 month education package for all our new starters including 1:1 support on the ward from our clinical education team to help you find your feet in the first weeks and months, followed by a mix of in person practical, and remote theory teaching sessions packages to deliver neurosciences specific knowledge and skills as well as ensuring access to development opportunities in order to set you up for your nursing career.
The role is to provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised programmes of care. Successful applicants will deliver care without supervision and take responsibility as the prime care provider for a group of patients and at all times promote confidence in our commitment to provide excellent compassionate patient care.
Successful applicants will be involved in taking charge of the ward or department as necessary in the absence of the Sister or Charge Nurse.
Successful applicants will participate in the in-service training, preceptorship and mentorship of junior staff, post basic learners and students as well as maintaining your personal development.
Successful applicants will work within an environment caring for adult patients.
About us
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with access to leading clinical expertise and medical technology. We operate from 7 hospitals on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the best for specialist and integrated care.
The Neuro and Spinal Surgery service is located in the Neurosciences CSU based at Leeds General Infirmary, it comprises of the Regional Centre for Neurosurgery, spinal surgery services, the Regional Centre for Stroke Thrombectomy as part of the hyper acute stroke unit, the acute stroke unit and the neurology unit. It covers inpatient and outpatient services and corresponding CNS teams.
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.
Date posted
03 April 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£27,055 to £32,934 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9298-NUR-206
Job locations
Leeds General Infirmary
Great George Street
Leeds
LS1 3EX
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
Leeds General Infirmary
Great George Street
Leeds
LS1 3EX
Employer's website
https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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