Job summary
If you are an
internationally trained nurse applying from overseas, please do not apply using
this application form. Please contact leedsth-tr.internationalnursesltht@nhs.net
to find out more about our international nurse recruitment programme.
Come
and join our team in Leeds and become part of The Leeds Way sharing our
vision and values. Our Trust is recognised for our staff engagement, great
care and rated GOOD by the Care Quality Commission.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest acute health providers in
the UK and based in one of the fastest growing and vibrant cities in the
north.
We
are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic and committed to the
provision of excellence in respiratory nursing care and who would like to develop
their skills and knowledge in this field.
We
can offer you a preceptorship programme to develop your nursing practice and
clinical skills such as chest drain management, indwelling pleural catheters
and oxygen therapy. You will gain experience on how to support your patient
through episodes of hypoxia and breathlessness, end of life discussions and
palliative care.
The
needs of this group of patients are often diverse. You will be able to
demonstrate how a chronic illness can impact on a persons life and
understand some of the challenges this may bring.
Main duties of the job
To
provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and
evaluation of individualised programmes of care.
To
deliver care without supervision
To
take charge of the ward or department as necessary in the absence of the
Sister or Charge Nurse.
To
participate in the in-service training, preceptorship and mentorship of
junior staff, post basic learners and students.
To
take responsibility as the prime care provider for a group of patients.
To
promote confidence in our commitment to provide excellent compassionate
patient care.
Respiratory
Wards is home to innovative, advanced practice which enhances the lives of
patients with conditions such as pneumonia, asthma, Chronic Obstructive
Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and lung cancer.
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 and support forums.
We
are very interested in hearing from you, including those of you who are
students expecting to graduate in the next nine months.
For
further information please contact:- Sue Whiteley, Matron for Respiratory
Services email sue.whiteley1@nhs.net
About us
Come
and join our team in Leeds and become part of The Leeds Way sharing our
vision and values. Our Trust is recognised for our staff engagement, great
care and rated GOOD by the Care Quality Commission.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest acute health providers in
the UK and based in one of the fastest growing and vibrant cities in the north.
At
Cardio-Respiratory CSU, we aim to be a fair and supportive CSU with positive,
caring teams who are champions of 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
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
Principal
Duties & Areas of Responsibility
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
Principal
Duties & Areas of Responsibility
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse (Level 1 or 2)
- Current registration on the appropriate part of the NMC register - please state your NMC PIN
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
Experience
Essential
- Working as part of a wider multidisciplinary team
- Current issues in health care
- Ability to perform accurate drug calculations
- Able to provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised programmes of care
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse (Level 1 or 2)
- Current registration on the appropriate part of the NMC register - please state your NMC PIN
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
Experience
Essential
- Working as part of a wider multidisciplinary team
- Current issues in health care
- Ability to perform accurate drug calculations
- Able to provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised programmes of care
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.
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).
