Job summary
This
is a fantastic opportunity for highly motivated Registered Nurses to join the
team working within one of the UK's leading Interventional Cardiology Centres.
We are looking for Registered Nurses with a can do attitude who will deliver
quality services with compassion.
These
posts are being offered to support our newly renovated cardiac catheter labs
and 8 bedded recovery unit. With the highest spec and state of the art
equipment to transform our department into a coveted place to work and a
welcoming environment for our patients.
Successful
applicants will become part of a multi-professional team caring for patients
undergoing a variety of emergency, urgent and elective cardiac procedures
including interventional and primary PCI, TAVI, Pacing and Catheter Ablation.
The
position will involve working bank holidays, weekends and nights on-call.
For further information or to arrange an informal
visit, please contact Senior Sister Christine Gill christine.gill2@nhs.net.
Main duties of the job
Previous
experience of working within a Cardiac Catheter Laboratory is not essential as
a full training programme will be offered on successful appointment.
A
minimum 6-month post registration is essential.
Ideal
candidates must possess a positive attitude and be committed to delivering high
quality patient care. This role will also provide the opportunity to develop
leadership skills within a forward thinking dynamic team.
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 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.
About us
Come
and join our team in Leeds and become part of The Leeds Way sharing our
vision and values. Our Trust is recognised for our staff engagement, great care
and rated GOOD by the Care Quality Commission.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest acute health providers in
the UK and based in one of the fastest growing and vibrant cities in the north.
At
Cardio-Respiratory CSU, we aim to be a fair and supportive CSU with positive,
caring teams who are champions of 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
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
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 annually.
Participate in annual appraisal.
Participate in preceptorship and
mentorship programmes
Participate in teaching, supervising
and assessing of student nurses and other supervised staff, where allocated.
Undertake continuous professional and
clinical development, constantly seeking opportunities to enhance skills.
Managerial
Demonstrate effective use of
resources.
In the absence of the Sister or Charge
Nurse take charge of the ward or department and co-ordinate ward or department
activities.
Take responsibility for the prime care
provider for a group of patients
When in charge of the ward takes
responsibility for reporting, investigating and responding to accidents,
complaints, untoward incidents and other significant events.
As delegated and directed by the
Senior Sister or Charge Nurse, participate in, investigating and
responding to accidents, complaints, untoward incidents and other significant
events.
Raise concerns with regards to risk,
danger, malpractice or wrong doing by following the LTHT Whistleblowing policy
and supporting processes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 annually.
Participate in annual appraisal.
Participate in preceptorship and
mentorship programmes
Participate in teaching, supervising
and assessing of student nurses and other supervised staff, where allocated.
Undertake continuous professional and
clinical development, constantly seeking opportunities to enhance skills.
Managerial
Demonstrate effective use of
resources.
In the absence of the Sister or Charge
Nurse take charge of the ward or department and co-ordinate ward or department
activities.
Take responsibility for the prime care
provider for a group of patients
When in charge of the ward takes
responsibility for reporting, investigating and responding to accidents,
complaints, untoward incidents and other significant events.
As delegated and directed by the
Senior Sister or Charge Nurse, participate in, investigating and
responding to accidents, complaints, untoward incidents and other significant
events.
Raise concerns with regards to risk,
danger, malpractice or wrong doing by following the LTHT Whistleblowing policy
and supporting processes.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 1. 6 months post registration experience
- 2. Current issues in healthcare
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- 1. Excellent interpersonal skills
- 2. Understanding of skills and knowledge required to develop team members
- 3. Good written and verbal skills
- 4. Able to provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised programmes of care
- 5. Ability to organise and prioritise workload
Desirable
- 1. Capable of lateral thinking
Qualifications
Essential
- 1. Registered Adult Nurse (Level 1 or 2)
- 2. Has current registration on the appropriate part of the NMC register
- 3. Willing to undergo training as necessary
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 1. 6 months post registration experience
- 2. Current issues in healthcare
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- 1. Excellent interpersonal skills
- 2. Understanding of skills and knowledge required to develop team members
- 3. Good written and verbal skills
- 4. Able to provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised programmes of care
- 5. Ability to organise and prioritise workload
Desirable
- 1. Capable of lateral thinking
Qualifications
Essential
- 1. Registered Adult Nurse (Level 1 or 2)
- 2. Has current registration on the appropriate part of the NMC register
- 3. Willing to undergo training as necessary
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).
