Job summary
We
are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dynamic childrens nurse to lead
our asthma nurse specialist team. This is a permanent Band 7 role with an
opportunity for clinical autonomy and the chance to develop the existing
service in accordance with the latest national guidelines.
Our
asthma service offers both secondary and tertiary level care to children
across Yorkshire. Although we are a small team our previous project work has
been recognised at a Regional and National level.
Can
you lead to team to the next era of asthma care, helping to support and help
improve the lives of children and young people with asthma across our region.
Main duties of the job
The
role as an asthma nurse specialist team leader involves leading the team to
deliver a high standard of care, to patients on the ward who are acutely
unwell as well as coordinating their ongoing care in both primary and
secondary care in outpatient clinics. Implementing national standardised
practice to ensure these patients, receive the patient centred care they
require both in a hospital and community setting.
Our
asthma service offers both secondary and tertiary level care to children
across our region. Our children and young people are reviewed in the
respiratory day unit. Our multiple disciplinary team, review a variety of
patients and families, working to assess, treat and support infants with
severe viral induced wheeze too children and young people with severe asthma
requiring biologic therapy.
It
is a very exciting time in the world of paediatric asthma, with recent
developments in treatment pathways and new licensed medications. The post
holder will be aware of the national standards set by the National Asthma
Bundle and formulate a clear plan to implement these in practice, engaging
with the MDT to achieve these plans. This position offers the opportunity to
be at the forefront of service development and supporting the health
inequality work across the city.
About us
Working
at LTHT has many benefits including:
1.
Flexible working patterns to fit you & your lifestyle
2.
Supernumerary orientation periods
3.
Structured induction programmes
4.
Personalised Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes, regardless
of experience.
We
are very interested in hearing from you, including those of you who are
students expecting to graduate in the next nine months. Come & join our
team in Leeds & become part of The Leeds Way sharing our vision &
values. Leeds Teaching hospital is rated as GOOD & the Trust is
recognised for our staff engagement, great care & rated GOOD by the Care
Quality Commission. For all new starters to the Trust, we have a structured
Introduction to Professional Practice (IPP) Induction programme to prepare
you for working at LTHT. We also have a 6-month preceptorship framework to
support you in your new role, which incorporates further education sessions
& support forums. Le
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
The
post holder will be practising as an independent specialist clinical
practitioner providing patient-centred and evidence-based clinical care,
within an agreed scope of competence and practice. The jobholder is
responsible for the management of a defined caseload. The jobholder carries
continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development,
implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of
standards of care.
The
jobholder will provide specialist nursing care, treatment and advice to a
specific patient group and will contribute to the development of the
speciality service. The jobholder will ensure cost effective use of
resources. The job holder will support the development of interdisciplinary
and whole service working. As a role
model they will promote the sharing of good practice and delivery of high
quality, effective and efficient care. The job holder will provide training
and education to staff groups, patients
and families/carers.
The
post holder will work in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT)
to implement and improve the patient pathway and will be expected to develop
new skills to further enhance the quality of the service delivered. Where
appropriate, the role will include the day to day leadership and management.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will be practising as an independent specialist clinical
practitioner providing patient-centred and evidence-based clinical care,
within an agreed scope of competence and practice. The jobholder is
responsible for the management of a defined caseload. The jobholder carries
continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development,
implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of
standards of care.
The
jobholder will provide specialist nursing care, treatment and advice to a
specific patient group and will contribute to the development of the
speciality service. The jobholder will ensure cost effective use of
resources. The job holder will support the development of interdisciplinary
and whole service working. As a role
model they will promote the sharing of good practice and delivery of high
quality, effective and efficient care. The job holder will provide training
and education to staff groups, patients
and families/carers.
The
post holder will work in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT)
to implement and improve the patient pathway and will be expected to develop
new skills to further enhance the quality of the service delivered. Where
appropriate, the role will include the day to day leadership and management.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1)
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Leadership and management training
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in specialty
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
- Asthma Diploma or equivalent
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Willing to undergo training as necessary.
- Capable of lateral thinking
- Current issues in healthcare
Desirable
Other Criteria
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload.
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in speciality
- Audit & Standard setting
Desirable
- Service development and/or change management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1)
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Leadership and management training
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in specialty
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
- Asthma Diploma or equivalent
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Willing to undergo training as necessary.
- Capable of lateral thinking
- Current issues in healthcare
Desirable
Other Criteria
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload.
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in speciality
- Audit & Standard setting
Desirable
- Service development and/or change management
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).
