Job summary
Band
5 Registered Nurse- Childrens
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated childrens
nurse to join the Childrens CF and Respiratory outpatients team.
The
outpatient department cares for over a 1000 respiratory patients. It is one of
the largest centres in the country for Cystic Fibrosis and is the northern
centre for Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia. We also specialise in severe asthma,
bronchiectasis, chronic lung disease, and long term ventilation. You will be
part of a small but experienced nursing team who run and co-ordinate clinics
for these patients.
You
will also be part of a large respiratory multidisciplinary team who are
passionate about making a difference to patients and their families lifes. You
will become an important part of this team ensuring patients reach their
potential through the high level care you will deliver.
The
post provides an exciting opportunity to gain respiratory skills and expertise
in the above conditions as well as having an opportunity to be involved in life
changing research. To work collaborative with our research department to be
pioneers within respiratory care.
Main duties of the job
The
role is to work within the outpatient department, to facilitate a high standard
of patient centred care, leading to a positive patient experience whilst
coordinating timely effective care.
The
role will involve working without band 6 supervision. You will take
responsibility as the prime care provider for patients within the clinic and at
all times promoting confidence in our commitment to provide excellent patient
centred care.
The
role will involve taking charge of the department as necessary in the absence
of the other senior band 5.
You
will participate in the in-service training, preceptorship & mentorship of
junior staff, post basic learners & students as well as maintaining your
personal development. The jobholder will work within an environment caring for
infants/neonates, children and or young people, providing children or young
person focused care.
About us
Come
and join our team in Leeds & become part of The Leeds Way sharing our
vision & values. Leeds Childrens hospital is rated as GOOD & the
Trust is recognised for our staff engagement, great care & rated GOOD by
the Care Quality Commission. For all new starters to the Trust, we have a
structured Introduction to Professional Practice (IPP) Induction programme to
prepare you for working at LTHT.
We
also have a preceptorship framework to support you in your new role, which
incorporates further education sessions & support forums. 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.
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
The
role is to work within the outpatient department, to provide smooth running of
clinics. In order to do this, you will need to communicate effectively with the
respiratory multidisciplinary team (MDT), co-ordinate the MDT, plan and access
appropriate procedures, perform and assist with medical procedures (TIVAD
flushes, blood tests, respiratory function tests, NiOx etc), ensure infection
prevention procedures are followed, and the highest standard of care is
delivered.
The
role will involve working without band 6 supervision. You will take
responsibility as the prime care provider for patients within the clinic and at
all times promoting confidence in our commitment to provide excellent patient
centred care.
During
acute attendance of patients to the department, you will be responsible to
assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, and escalate their needs as
appropriate.
You
will work closely with the research team and work according to the Good
Clinical Practice guidelines.
You
will provide education and training to parents and patients on initiation of
new treatments.
You
will participate in the in-service training, preceptorship & mentorship of
junior staff, post basic learners & students as well as maintaining your
personal development. The jobholder will work within an environment caring for
infants/neonates, children and or young people in providing children or young
person focused care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
role is to work within the outpatient department, to provide smooth running of
clinics. In order to do this, you will need to communicate effectively with the
respiratory multidisciplinary team (MDT), co-ordinate the MDT, plan and access
appropriate procedures, perform and assist with medical procedures (TIVAD
flushes, blood tests, respiratory function tests, NiOx etc), ensure infection
prevention procedures are followed, and the highest standard of care is
delivered.
The
role will involve working without band 6 supervision. You will take
responsibility as the prime care provider for patients within the clinic and at
all times promoting confidence in our commitment to provide excellent patient
centred care.
During
acute attendance of patients to the department, you will be responsible to
assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, and escalate their needs as
appropriate.
You
will work closely with the research team and work according to the Good
Clinical Practice guidelines.
You
will provide education and training to parents and patients on initiation of
new treatments.
You
will participate in the in-service training, preceptorship & mentorship of
junior staff, post basic learners & students as well as maintaining your
personal development. The jobholder will work within an environment caring for
infants/neonates, children and or young people in providing children or young
person focused care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Child)
- Has current registration on the appropriate part of the NMC Register or awaiting NMC Registration
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
Experience
Essential
- Current issues in health and social care of children and young people
Desirable
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Caring, compassionate and motivated
- Reliable and Trustworthy
- Excellent interpersonal 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
- Team player
- Effective time management skills
Desirable
- Capable of lateral thinking
Additional Requirements
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
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy
- Ability to travel in between Trust premises and patient homes for posts that involve community visits
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Child)
- Has current registration on the appropriate part of the NMC Register or awaiting NMC Registration
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
Experience
Essential
- Current issues in health and social care of children and young people
Desirable
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Caring, compassionate and motivated
- Reliable and Trustworthy
- Excellent interpersonal 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
- Team player
- Effective time management skills
Desirable
- Capable of lateral thinking
Additional Requirements
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
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy
- Ability to travel in between Trust premises and patient homes for posts that involve community visits
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).
