Job summary
We
are offering an exciting opportunity to join the Band 6 workforce on J20
within the Speciality and Integrated Medicine Clinical Service Unit (CSU). We
are looking for enthusiastic registered nurses to join our friendly,
developing senior nursing team. J20 is an 18 bedded Infectious Diseases and
Travel Medicine Ward, accommodating a mixture of male and female patients.
Successful candidates will be responsible for leading the staff and working
in close collaboration with the MDT. The role is to provide and be
responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of
individualised programmes of care. You will deliver care without supervision
and take responsibility as the prime care provider for a group of patients
and at all times promote confidence in our commitment to provide excellent
compassionate patient care. A passion for working with our patients, strong
leadership and performance management is an integral aspect of this band 6
role with patient experience and patient safety underpinning all aspects of
the ward running efficiently and effectively. You will be responsible for the
nursing assessments as well as the operational running of the ward and all it
encompasses. You will need to provide assurance that standards of care are met
and sustained at all times. You must be able to demonstrate an ability to
motivate team members and a proven track record of change management is
desirable.
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.
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 safeguarding policies. 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. In
the absence of the Senior Charge Nurse take charge of the ward or department
and co-ordinate ward or department activities.
About us
The
Specialty and Integrated Medicine (SIM) clinical service unit encompasses
many specialities, a broad range of jobs and a common goal of providing
seamless integrated patient centred care. We strive to be SIMply the best!
Our services include Older Peoples Medicine (including Same Day Emergency
Care), Diabetes, Endocrinology, HIV Outpatients, Leeds Sexual Health,
Infectious Diseases and a variety of related specialisms. We work closely
with other teams across the Trust, facilitating the admission, care and
discharge of one of its largest acute patient cohorts. 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
To be responsible for training and day to day
supervision of Biomedical Support Workers within the section
To collect,
receive and assist in the processing of clinical diagnostic specimens for
testing
To undertake
routine and more complex clinical technical investigations, following standard
operating procedures, some of which may be under supervision
To communicate effectively with
colleagues and other healthcare staff
Please find and read the attached job description for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for training and day to day
supervision of Biomedical Support Workers within the section
To collect,
receive and assist in the processing of clinical diagnostic specimens for
testing
To undertake
routine and more complex clinical technical investigations, following standard
operating procedures, some of which may be under supervision
To communicate effectively with
colleagues and other healthcare staff
Please find and read the attached job description for further information.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at staff nurse level or equivalent
- Insight into clinical speciality.
- Insight into current issues in nursing/professional issues.
- Standards of professional practice
- An understanding of the organisational structure and working practices of the organisation.
- Understanding of the local and national nursing agenda
- Clinical audit and standard setting.
- Awareness of Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines and policies.
- Working with a wide range of professionals including medical, nursing and management colleagues.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1). Recognised teaching/assessing qualification. Evidence of continued professional development and implementation in clinical practice within the last 12 months.
Desirable
- Understanding of training needs in relation to post.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for post.
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Teaching and assessing skills
- Communication skills
- Time management skills
- Clinical leadership.
Desirable
- Recruitment and selection
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at staff nurse level or equivalent
- Insight into clinical speciality.
- Insight into current issues in nursing/professional issues.
- Standards of professional practice
- An understanding of the organisational structure and working practices of the organisation.
- Understanding of the local and national nursing agenda
- Clinical audit and standard setting.
- Awareness of Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines and policies.
- Working with a wide range of professionals including medical, nursing and management colleagues.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1). Recognised teaching/assessing qualification. Evidence of continued professional development and implementation in clinical practice within the last 12 months.
Desirable
- Understanding of training needs in relation to post.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for post.
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Teaching and assessing skills
- Communication skills
- Time management skills
- Clinical leadership.
Desirable
- Recruitment and selection
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).
