Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has become available to join the Band 6 team on L51
which is the paediatric cardiology/cardiac surgery ward at Leeds Childrens
Hospital. L51 is a 16 bedded ward consisting of 10 ward beds and a 6 HDU beds
caring for both cardiology and cardiac surgical patients.
We
are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and dynamic individual who can
ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality patient centred care to the
patients nursed within paediatric cardiology. The successful candidate will
be expected to work clinically within the multi-disciplinary team, maintain
high standards of evidence-based practice while supporting staff on a
shift-by-shift basis and provide clinical leadership in decision making.
The
successful candidate will have excellent communication and organisational
skills. They must work with The Leeds Way and Trust values at the centre of
their care, for both patients and colleagues. They must be able to
demonstrate current and on-going personal development and evidence of their
contribution to change management/service development within their current
post.
A
good understanding of current issues in healthcare both locally and
nationally, involvement in improving patient safety, risk and waste reduction
and the development of others and general support for peers, junior and
senior colleagues are expected.
Expected Shortlisting
Date
09/02/2026
Planned Interview
Date
16/02/2026
Main duties of the job
The
job holder will be responsible for being in charge of the ward on a
shift-by-shift basis alongside supporting and delivering excellent care to
patients and their families. The successful candidate will be expected to
work with the multi-disciplinary team and will contribute to data collection
and audit.
The
successful candidate will be self-motivated, able to work autonomously and
have excellent communication and organisational skills. They must work with
The Leeds Way and Trust values at the centre of their care, for both patients
and colleagues. They must be able to demonstrate current and on-going
personal development and evidence of their contribution to change
management/service development within their current post.
Effective
service delivery requires staff to be flexible and be able to work full
rotating shift patterns. Candidates should have current NMC registration and
extensive experience as a Band 5 within paediatric cardiology would be
advantageous. Potential candidates are advised to read the job specification
prior to submitting an application.
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.
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
Jobholder is responsible for managing the ward on a shift-by-shift basis
alongside providing clinical care for patients. The jobholder carries
responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development,
implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. The jobholder will
provide specialist nursing care and advice to this specific patient group and
will contribute to the development of the speciality service. The jobholder
will ensure cost effective use of resources.
The
post holder would be preferably from the background of cardiology/cardiac
surgery. They will contribute to data collection and audit. The post holder
will support the B7 ward manager in leading and managing the ward nursing
team and implementing improvements within the patient pathway.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
Jobholder is responsible for managing the ward on a shift-by-shift basis
alongside providing clinical care for patients. The jobholder carries
responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development,
implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. The jobholder will
provide specialist nursing care and advice to this specific patient group and
will contribute to the development of the speciality service. The jobholder
will ensure cost effective use of resources.
The
post holder would be preferably from the background of cardiology/cardiac
surgery. They will contribute to data collection and audit. The post holder
will support the B7 ward manager in leading and managing the ward nursing
team and implementing improvements within the patient pathway.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at staff nurse level or equivalent
- Working with a wide range of professionals including medical, nursing and management colleagues
- Audit and standard setting
- Current issues in health and social care
- Standards of professional practice
- Insight into clinical specialty
Desirable
- Clinical Experience within the specialty
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Compassionate and caring
- Capable of lateral thinking
- Motivator of self and others
- Team player
- Remain professional at all times
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and other's workload
- Leadership and Management skills
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN Child) Level 1 or Level 2
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Leadership and management qualification
Desirable
- Understanding of training needs in relation to post
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at staff nurse level or equivalent
- Working with a wide range of professionals including medical, nursing and management colleagues
- Audit and standard setting
- Current issues in health and social care
- Standards of professional practice
- Insight into clinical specialty
Desirable
- Clinical Experience within the specialty
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Compassionate and caring
- Capable of lateral thinking
- Motivator of self and others
- Team player
- Remain professional at all times
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and other's workload
- Leadership and Management skills
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN Child) Level 1 or Level 2
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Leadership and management qualification
Desirable
- Understanding of training needs in relation to post
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).
