Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and highly motivated Band 5
Registered Nurse to join our friendly and progressive team within the
Orthopaedic Outpatient department.
The
successful applicant will need to be a friendly and approachable team member
who works well under pressure. An essential requirement to this post is the
ability to communicate effectively within the multi-disciplinary team and with
the diverse local population.
This
role is a customer facing role where you will have short interactions with
patients and their carers. You must ensure smooth running of multiple clinics
and ensure the Department has safe staffing.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is one of the major trauma centres. We will provide
education, practical knowledge and training to ensure you can be the best that
you can be and become a member of our team.
The
Orthopaedic Outpatient department and plaster room is a fast paced and dynamic
unit, dedicated to delivering high standards of care to both elective and
trauma patients. Our nursing teams are focused on person centred care and aim
to provide a high-quality service in a safe environment where the needs of each
patient are cared for in a professional and holistic manner.
Although
the post is within the outpatient department, you will be expected to help in
the Plaster Room where needed.
Main duties of the job
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.
About us
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.
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.
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
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
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
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised programmes of care.
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Effective numeracy skills e.g. accurate drug calculations.
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.
- Ability to travel in between Trust premises and patient homes for posts that involve community visits
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
Experience
Essential
- Current issues in health care.
Desirable
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Caring, compassionate & motivated.
- Reliable and trustworthy.
- Excellent interpersonal & communication skills Ability to act professionally at all times.
- Ability to organise self and others.
- Teaching and assessing skills.
- Effective time management skills.
Desirable
- Capable of lateral thinking.
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised programmes of care.
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Effective numeracy skills e.g. accurate drug calculations.
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.
- Ability to travel in between Trust premises and patient homes for posts that involve community visits
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
Experience
Essential
- Current issues in health care.
Desirable
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Caring, compassionate & motivated.
- Reliable and trustworthy.
- Excellent interpersonal & communication skills Ability to act professionally at all times.
- Ability to organise self and others.
- Teaching and assessing skills.
- Effective time management skills.
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).
