Job summary
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We have an exciting opportunity to join the Time to Shine award winning Primary Care Access Line ( PCAL ) Team within the Urgent Care Clinical Service Unit at LTHT.
We are looking for someone who is Enthusiastic, self-motivated and committed to delivering a high quality patient focused service.
We are a team of registered nurses and admin co-ordinators that work together to improve the patient Journey.
PCAL was established in 2003 as a telephone access route for GPs to refer into LTHT to avoid unnecessary attendances to A&E. It is an innovative service which facilitates advice and guidance from primary to secondary care to ensure a smooth transition for patients and a better patient outcome.
Main duties of the job
You must be able to use your knowledge and experience to allow you to assess a situation and make an appropriate clinical decision
You should have excellent telephone communication skills as well as written and electronic documentation abilities.
Experience with electronic patient records and IT skills are also desirable.
About us
We are committed to developing the service and pathways we offer further and are looking for a candidate to join our team who is dedicated and able to work independently as well as sharing knowledge and experience.
We offer a supportive environment where you can develop both personally and professionally. You will have an allocated mentor to support you during your induction and for a six month period following appointment.
We also are able to offer the opportunity to work from home once you are established in the team and have access to all the system remotely.
Come and join us in promoting the Leeds way approach and Values to the patients journey and experience from primary into secondary care services.
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, preceptor ship 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.
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, preceptor ship 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse Level 1 or 2)
- Has current registration on the appropriate part of the NMC register
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Caring, compassionate and motivated
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Experience
Essential
- Current issues in health care
- Local and National nursing agenda
- 2 years post registration in assessment area
- Working with a wide range of professionals
- Standards of professional practice
- Patient focused pathways/systems
Desirable
- Awareness of speciality
- Wide range of knowledge in variety of specialities
- Current issues in healthcare within an acute trust
Other criteria
Essential
- 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse Level 1 or 2)
- Has current registration on the appropriate part of the NMC register
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Caring, compassionate and motivated
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Experience
Essential
- Current issues in health care
- Local and National nursing agenda
- 2 years post registration in assessment area
- Working with a wide range of professionals
- Standards of professional practice
- Patient focused pathways/systems
Desirable
- Awareness of speciality
- Wide range of knowledge in variety of specialities
- Current issues in healthcare within an acute trust
Other criteria
Essential
- 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
Additional information
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).
