Job summary
Are
you looking to join a dedicated and friendly team within Theatres and
Anaesthetics? Ward 1 is an 23 bedded Elective Surgical Unit, with
Post-Operative care for Day cases and 23 hours overnight stays. This ward is
looking for a highly motivated registered nurse to join our team.
The
Role: You will be a valued member of the multi-disciplinary team, committed to
providing high quality, patient-centred care for those undergoing surgery. You
will be able to communicate effectively with patients / staff and demonstrate
the trusts core values within your practice. You will work alongside
multidisciplinary team, welcoming patients to the unit and admitting them for
surgery for a wide range of procedures under different specialities including:
Urology, General Surgery, Colorectal, Ophthalmology, Gynaecology, Breast,
Vascular, ENT and Plastics. You will assist in preparing patients for theatre,
ensuring physical and administrative safety checks are completed. You will
provide post-operative care for patients, assisting with their recovery to
allow for a safe discharge home. The ward also provides Pain, MSK and
Haematology clinics for the provision of injections and venesections. This is a
rewarding role which will allow you to follow the patient's surgical journey
from admission to discharge. Opportunity for training and personal development
will be provided for successful candidates.
Main duties of the job
This
is an amazing opportunity for enthusiastic and motivated individuals with good
communication and organisational skills.
Successful candidates will be working within a multi-disciplinary team
as well as autonomously, caring for pre and post-operative surgical patients.
They will support the patient pathway from elective admission, post-operative
care to facilitating same day discharges.
Hours of work: Monday Friday, with overnight cover
Monday- Wednesday and Twilight cover Thursday and Friday. For further
information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Team Leader, on
0113 3921713 / helen.harrison23@nhs.net@nhs.net
About us
LTHT
is a thriving place to work, that is always growing and developing. The
admissions Lounge is part of Theatres and Anaesthesia CSU and therefore offers
a wide range of opportunities for development.
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
JOB
DETAILS
Job Title: Staff Nurse (Adult)
Reports to: Senior Sister/Charge
Nurse
Accountable to: Matron
Band: 5
Unit/Department: WGH Ward 1 Elective
Day Surgery
CSU Directorate: Theatres &
Anaesthetics
Location WGH
AfC Job No: 2419
2. 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, preceptorship 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)
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB
DETAILS
Job Title: Staff Nurse (Adult)
Reports to: Senior Sister/Charge
Nurse
Accountable to: Matron
Band: 5
Unit/Department: WGH Ward 1 Elective
Day Surgery
CSU Directorate: Theatres &
Anaesthetics
Location WGH
AfC Job No: 2419
2. 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, preceptorship 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)
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.
Experience
Essential
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
- Ability to demonstrate and explain skills to other staff
Desirable
- Current issues in health care
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
- 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
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.
Experience
Essential
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
- Ability to demonstrate and explain skills to other staff
Desirable
- Current issues in health care
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
- 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
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).
