Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join the Adult
Cystic Fibrosis Team on J06 at St James Hospital.
We
are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic and committed to the
provision of excellence in cystic fibrosis care and who wants to develop their
skills and knowledge in this field.
for
an enthusiastic nurse with an interest in respiratory.
We
are looking for motivated nurses with a passion for high quality care who are
ready for the next step.
You
will join a team of friendly J06 Team to make a difference for adults with CF
PCD and bronchiectasis. The successful applicant must hold current NMC
registration.
For
further information or informal visits contact Jason Swarbrooke Jason.swarbrooke@nhs.net
This
is a part time role of 30 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
The
successful candidate will be joining a team that provides high quality ward
based care to individualised patients with cystic fibrosis, PCD, bronchiectasis
and will need to demonstrate an awareness of how a chronic illness can impact
on an individual, their family or caras and have an understanding of the
challenges this may bring. The cystic fibrosis unit is a 12 bedded inpatient
ward and you will be part of a strong, supportive ward-based multidisciplinary
team who focus on educating patients on their self-management; therefore
excellent communication skills are required.
You
will have the opportunity to develop your nursing practice and skills in
respiratory medicine including, chest drain management, oxygen therapy,
non-invasive ventilation and venepuncture.
About us
The
Leeds centre for Cystic Fibrosis is recognised as a leader in CF care, and
has expanded over recent years providing care for over 400 adult patients
within the region. The newly established adult Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia
(PCD) service will provide expert care for adults with PCD through local and
regional clinics.
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
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate and explain skills to other staff, have the knowledge required to develop team members
- Excellent interpersonal skills and committed to working with people
- Competent in written and verbal communication skills
- Effective time management skills
Desirable
- Capable of lateral thinking
- venepuncture
- Respiratory Knowledge
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
- Awareness of speciality
Desirable
- Experience in speciality
- Understanding of health issues in speciality
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
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate and explain skills to other staff, have the knowledge required to develop team members
- Excellent interpersonal skills and committed to working with people
- Competent in written and verbal communication skills
- Effective time management skills
Desirable
- Capable of lateral thinking
- venepuncture
- Respiratory Knowledge
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
- Awareness of speciality
Desirable
- Experience in speciality
- Understanding of health issues in speciality
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).
