Staff Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you are an internationally trained nurse applying from overseas, please do not apply using this application form. Please contact leedsth-tr.internationalnursesltht@nhs.net to find out more about our international nurse recruitment programme.

JOB PURPOSE

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.

3. JOB DIMENSIONS

The jobholder will work within an environment caring for adult patients (Personalise to specific CSU)

4. ORGANISATIONAL CHART

5. 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

All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values

Additionally the following are core values which relate specifically to this post:

Commitment to maintain high standards of care in accordance with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) guidelines and policies.

Commitment to own development and the development of junior staff.

Commitment to the development of nursing within the clinical setting.

Commitment to working in a multi-disciplinary team.

Commitment to support, uphold and demonstrate the core values and behaviours of LTHT.

Commitment to lifelong learning, to maintain personal development within the role.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.

By bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving forward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that change.

WYAAT is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. The Partnerships ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health and wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual trust, supports that ambition.

7. CORE BEHAVIOURS AND SKILLS

Ability to act professionally at all times.

Effective communication skills.

Effective numeracy skills e.g. accurate drug calculations.

Ability to organise self and others.

Teaching and assessing skills

Team player.

Effective time management skills

8. CORE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

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.

Following a preceptorship programme, or orientation, a structured appraisal will identify further development needs in line with the clinical area, personal and CSU objectives.

Development opportunities will include:

Completion of a recognised teaching and mentorship qualification (e.g. Supporting Learners in Practice (SLIP).

Revision and expansion of professional knowledge base.

Revision and expansion of knowledge base with regards to speciality.

Please refer to Job Description attachment for more information.

Person Specification

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

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Adult Nurse Level 1 or 2)
• Has current registration on the appropriate part of the NMC register

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post

Experience

Essential

• Current issues in health care
• Awareness of speciality

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)