Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Staff Nurse (XR05)

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Job summary

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JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY

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.

Main duties of the job

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Clinical

Acts in accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Conduct.

Communicate with patients and carers to ensure they have access to appropriate information.

Maintain and deliver compassionate patient focused care in accordance with LTHT guidelines, policies, values and behaviours.

Maintain a safe working environment.

Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for patients, ensuring documentation standards are upheld in accordance with NMC and LTHT guidelines, whether written or computerised.

Promote and maintain positive relationships between all staff involved in the care of patients.

Promote evidence-based practice.

Participate in the audit and evaluation of clinical practice in the interests of promoting and improving quality care through action on findings.

Undertake duties on other wards or departments as and when required by service demands or patient need.

Act in such a way that safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults at all times. Is familiar with and adheres to, the LTHT safeguarding policies.

Education and Training

Contribute to the promotion of a positive clinical learning environment.

Keep up to date with developments, advances and research in individualised patient care.

Participate in research and or education programmes relating to professional nursing issues and practice.

Complete mandatory training

About us

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Details

Date posted

10 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9298-NUR-334

Job locations

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF


Job description

Job responsibilities

GYNAECOLOGY SERIVCES

The Leeds NHS Trust is a leading provider of specialist womens health services in West Yorkshire, and places great emphasis upon maintaining a high level of patient care.

An opportunity has arisen for a band 5 registered nurse to join our team of Nurses in our Gynaecology Outpatient / Ambulatory area.

We are looking for nurses with enthusiasm and an aptitude to learning new skills. We are looking for caring, compassionate nurses with good communication skills. You will work within a Multidisciplinary team and therefore should have a proven record of being a good team player but equally have the ability to work independently. Full training will be given. Evidence of continuing professional development throughout your career is required.

Outpatients / Ambulatory care covers multiple services

1. General Gynaecology clinics

2. Hysteroscopy Service

3. Uro- Gynaecology service

4. Colposcopy service

5. Recurrent Miscarriage

6. Fertility control

JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY

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

GYNAECOLOGY SERIVCES

The Leeds NHS Trust is a leading provider of specialist womens health services in West Yorkshire, and places great emphasis upon maintaining a high level of patient care.

An opportunity has arisen for a band 5 registered nurse to join our team of Nurses in our Gynaecology Outpatient / Ambulatory area.

We are looking for nurses with enthusiasm and an aptitude to learning new skills. We are looking for caring, compassionate nurses with good communication skills. You will work within a Multidisciplinary team and therefore should have a proven record of being a good team player but equally have the ability to work independently. Full training will be given. Evidence of continuing professional development throughout your career is required.

Outpatients / Ambulatory care covers multiple services

1. General Gynaecology clinics

2. Hysteroscopy Service

3. Uro- Gynaecology service

4. Colposcopy service

5. Recurrent Miscarriage

6. Fertility control

JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY

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
  • Willing to undergo training as necessary
  • Ability to demonstrate and explain skills to other staff

Experience

Essential

  • Current issues in health care
  • An understanding of research and evidence-based practice
  • An understanding of the organisation and working practices of the area.
  • An understanding of the process and philosophy of preceptor ship
  • An understanding of the training and development needs of junior staff and students.

Desirable

  • Awareness of speciality

Skills & Behaviours

Essential

  • Caring, compassionate and motivated
  • Reliable and trustworthy.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to act professionally at all times
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Good written and verbal skills

Desirable

  • Capable of lateral thinking

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Adult Nurse Level 1 or 2
  • Has current registration on the appropriate part of the NMC register
  • Willing to undergo training as necessary
  • Ability to demonstrate and explain skills to other staff

Experience

Essential

  • Current issues in health care
  • An understanding of research and evidence-based practice
  • An understanding of the organisation and working practices of the area.
  • An understanding of the process and philosophy of preceptor ship
  • An understanding of the training and development needs of junior staff and students.

Desirable

  • Awareness of speciality

Skills & Behaviours

Essential

  • Caring, compassionate and motivated
  • Reliable and trustworthy.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to act professionally at all times
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Good written and verbal skills

Desirable

  • Capable of lateral thinking

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF


Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF


Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior sister

Nicola Hick

nicola.hick@nhs.net

01132066424

Details

Date posted

10 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9298-NUR-334

Job locations

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF


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