Job summary
Here
in Leeds we are committed to the ongoing development of our 0-19 Public Health
Integrated Nursing Service and as such we continue to search for dedicated
Specialist Public Health Nurses (School Nurses) to join our 0-19 teams across
the city.
Come and join us and be part of service that leads on initiatives and
award-winning schemes to support children, young people and their families to
thrive. You will have many development opportunities such as a thorough and
comprehensive induction and preceptorship programme, service wide 0-19 training
and protected time for Clinical and Child Protection supervision plus an
opportunity to complete the differing fields module.
We can also offer you a
variety of flexible and agile working options to suit your personal needs. Why
wouldn't you want to join us and be a crucial part of driving forward improved
outcomes to meet the needs of children and young people in Leeds? Your next
career move #ItStartsHere.
Main duties of the job
You
will have an active role in promoting and improving health outcomes by
identifying and prioritising intervention based on complexity of need. You will
have excellent communication skills and may be involved in : being a licence
holder within our ChatHealth anonymous texting service for 11-19 year olds;
working within our Clinical Triage Team; further developing digital platforms
to enhance ways of working with children, young people and families; working
within evidence based pathways and interventions e.g. young carers, young
parents, drugs and alcohol misuse, sexual health, emotional health and
wellbeing, youth justice, health assessments; developing trauma informed
practice - identifying risk and vulnerability; striving to safeguard children
and young people; engaging with parents and young people in service design;
working in collaboration with Children's Centres, Healthy Schools and other key
stakeholders.
About us
Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare
provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We
treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and
work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture
based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high
quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were
rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding"
for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from
generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. See the supporting link
on the right for a full list of rewards & why to work for Leeds Community
Healthcare.
Right
to Work
This role is based in the
UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK -
either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having
secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in
the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider
carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
The post holder will be responsible
for their own caseload within their speciality area as an autonomous
practitioner. In doing so, they will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient
centred programmes of care to a specialist level ensuring that they practice
within their sphere of competence and knowledge. The post holder will work to
professional and regulatory body codes, standards and guidance at all times
ensuring that their practice is grounded in evidence based theoretical and practical
knowledge.
Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical
1.1.
Demonstrates a detailed theoretical and
practical knowledge of common aetiologies, pathologies, conditions and
presentations involving a critical understanding of theories and principles
1.2.
Demonstrates innovative and specialist skills to
select methods and tools to holistically assess, plan, implement and evaluate
in a complex and specialised field of work.
1.3.
Demonstrates highly developed physical skills
where dexterity and accuracy are important e.g. syringe pumps and infusions, manual
treatments
1.4.
Makes consistent judgements requiring complex fact
analysis, interpretation and comparison of options and ensures clinical
reasoning is reflected accurately in case records
1.5.
Engages and actively involves the individual
and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in the assessment, planning,
implementation and evaluation of programmes of treatment and/or care by using person-centred
techniques to promote a culture of involvement and empowerment
2. Leadership
2.1.
Ensures that a professional service and image is
maintained at all time, thereby acting as a role model to all staff
2.2.
Provides a leadership style which is underpinned
by strongly held values around equality, diversity and openness; effectively
builds and maintains relationships with direct reportee(s), management teams
and other key individuals across the organisation.
2.3.
Manages team and resources on a day-to-day basis
in an unpredictable environment that require solutions to complex problems
where there are many interacting factors
2.4.
Demonstrates the ability to delegate, organise
and prioritise workload to ensure the safe delivery of the service including the
management of referrals and discharges utilising locally agreed support
mechanisms e.g. on call manager and making judgements in complex situations
2.5.
Demonstrates clinical leadership, initiative and
creativity in developing projects inspiring others to be positive in their
contribution to continuous improvement
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
The post holder will be responsible
for their own caseload within their speciality area as an autonomous
practitioner. In doing so, they will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient
centred programmes of care to a specialist level ensuring that they practice
within their sphere of competence and knowledge. The post holder will work to
professional and regulatory body codes, standards and guidance at all times
ensuring that their practice is grounded in evidence based theoretical and practical
knowledge.
Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical
1.1.
Demonstrates a detailed theoretical and
practical knowledge of common aetiologies, pathologies, conditions and
presentations involving a critical understanding of theories and principles
1.2.
Demonstrates innovative and specialist skills to
select methods and tools to holistically assess, plan, implement and evaluate
in a complex and specialised field of work.
1.3.
Demonstrates highly developed physical skills
where dexterity and accuracy are important e.g. syringe pumps and infusions, manual
treatments
1.4.
Makes consistent judgements requiring complex fact
analysis, interpretation and comparison of options and ensures clinical
reasoning is reflected accurately in case records
1.5.
Engages and actively involves the individual
and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in the assessment, planning,
implementation and evaluation of programmes of treatment and/or care by using person-centred
techniques to promote a culture of involvement and empowerment
2. Leadership
2.1.
Ensures that a professional service and image is
maintained at all time, thereby acting as a role model to all staff
2.2.
Provides a leadership style which is underpinned
by strongly held values around equality, diversity and openness; effectively
builds and maintains relationships with direct reportee(s), management teams
and other key individuals across the organisation.
2.3.
Manages team and resources on a day-to-day basis
in an unpredictable environment that require solutions to complex problems
where there are many interacting factors
2.4.
Demonstrates the ability to delegate, organise
and prioritise workload to ensure the safe delivery of the service including the
management of referrals and discharges utilising locally agreed support
mechanisms e.g. on call manager and making judgements in complex situations
2.5.
Demonstrates clinical leadership, initiative and
creativity in developing projects inspiring others to be positive in their
contribution to continuous improvement
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional degree or diploma in relevant field
- Post Graduate qualification in specialist field
- Appropriate statutory professional body registration
- Must be willing to participate in any relevant training identified to develop skills required to carry out duties
Desirable
- Supporting Learning in Practice (SLIP) or equivalent
- Leadership and management training - ILM 3 or equivalent Application
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the clinical field or a closely related clinical area as part of a wider multidisciplinary team
- Experience in supervising and delegating to other members of staff
Desirable
- Working in community or primary care based teams
- Experience of managing staff
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Specialist assessment, planning and evaluation skills
- Complex analytical and creative problem solving skills in unpredictable situations
- Workload management including delegation of tasks and day-to-day team leadership
- Competent IT skills in order to collect and interpret data, present reports and compile simple presentations
- Effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including communicating complex or potentially distressing information to patients / carers and managing conflict when appropriate
- Reflective practice skills able to give clear and effective feedback
- Able to research, understand and evaluate evidence in order to contribute to practice development
- Displays care, compassion, sensitivity and responsiveness to other peoples feelings and needs
- Able to work as part of a team, co-operating to work together and in conjunction with others and willing to help and assist wherever possible and appropriate appreciating the value of diversity in the workplace
- Able to develop, establish and maintain positive relationships with others both internal and external to the organisation and with patients and their carers
- Able to work under pressure, dealing with peaks and troughs in workload managing unpredictable service demands
- Positive and flexible attitude to dealing with change;
- Highly motivated and reliable
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional degree or diploma in relevant field
- Post Graduate qualification in specialist field
- Appropriate statutory professional body registration
- Must be willing to participate in any relevant training identified to develop skills required to carry out duties
Desirable
- Supporting Learning in Practice (SLIP) or equivalent
- Leadership and management training - ILM 3 or equivalent Application
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the clinical field or a closely related clinical area as part of a wider multidisciplinary team
- Experience in supervising and delegating to other members of staff
Desirable
- Working in community or primary care based teams
- Experience of managing staff
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Specialist assessment, planning and evaluation skills
- Complex analytical and creative problem solving skills in unpredictable situations
- Workload management including delegation of tasks and day-to-day team leadership
- Competent IT skills in order to collect and interpret data, present reports and compile simple presentations
- Effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including communicating complex or potentially distressing information to patients / carers and managing conflict when appropriate
- Reflective practice skills able to give clear and effective feedback
- Able to research, understand and evaluate evidence in order to contribute to practice development
- Displays care, compassion, sensitivity and responsiveness to other peoples feelings and needs
- Able to work as part of a team, co-operating to work together and in conjunction with others and willing to help and assist wherever possible and appropriate appreciating the value of diversity in the workplace
- Able to develop, establish and maintain positive relationships with others both internal and external to the organisation and with patients and their carers
- Able to work under pressure, dealing with peaks and troughs in workload managing unpredictable service demands
- Positive and flexible attitude to dealing with change;
- Highly motivated and reliable
Desirable
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
