Job summary
Join
Our Specialist Childrens Nursing Team at Leeds General Infirmary!
Are
you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and
young people? We have an incredible opportunity for dedicated Childrens
Nurses to join our Haematology and Oncology Unit at Leeds General Infirmary.
This
is more than just a jobits a chance to be part of a highly skilled,
compassionate team delivering cutting-edge care to children with complex
conditions. Youll work in a supportive environment where innovation,
learning, and teamwork thrive. Every day brings new challenges and the reward
of knowing youve helped a child and their family through the toughest times.
We
offer:
Specialist
training and development opportunities
A
collaborative, friendly team culture
The
chance to grow your career in a leading childrens hospital
If
youre ready to take your nursing career to the next level and make a lasting
impact, wed love to hear from you!
Please
note: This post is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa
route. Applicants must therefore have existing right to work in the UK at the
time of application.
Apply
today and help us deliver exceptional care where it matters most!
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
About us
Leeds
Childrens Hospital is one of the largest childrens hospitals in the UK and is
part of the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Based in one of the fastest
growing and most vibrant cities in the UK, we provide secondary and tertiary
care to children, young people and their families from Leeds, Yorkshire and the
North of England. The Childrens and Teenage Oncology and Haematology service
incorporates a Principal Treatment Centre for Children, and for Teenagers and
Young Adults (TYA) with Cancer. We have a JACIE accredited Stem Cell Transplant
Unit for children and young people, which forms part of the West Yorkshire Bone
Marrow Transplant programme. We care for children and young people with a range
of non-malignant haematological disorders; Leeds is a Comprehensive Care Centre
for Haemophilia and a Specialist Centre for Haemoglobinopathy.
The
Leeds Childrens Hospital is Aiming High; Delivering the Best
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
role is to provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning,
implementation and evaluation of individualised family centred, infant, child
or young person focused programmes of care. You will deliver care without
supervision and take responsibility as the prime care provider for a group of
patients and at all times promote confidence in our commitment to provide
excellent compassionate family centred, infant, child or young person focused
patient care.
The
role will involve taking charge of the ward or department as necessary in the
absence of the Sister or Charge Nurse.
You
will participate in the in-service training, preceptorship and mentorship of
junior staff, learners and students as well as maintaining your personal
development.
Leeds Childrens Hospital is a large secondary and
tertiary hospital providing a wide range of specialities to the population of
Leeds as well as the wider North Region. The jobholder will work within an
environment caring for infants/neonates, children and or young people in
providing child or young person focused care
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
role is to provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning,
implementation and evaluation of individualised family centred, infant, child
or young person focused programmes of care. You will deliver care without
supervision and take responsibility as the prime care provider for a group of
patients and at all times promote confidence in our commitment to provide
excellent compassionate family centred, infant, child or young person focused
patient care.
The
role will involve taking charge of the ward or department as necessary in the
absence of the Sister or Charge Nurse.
You
will participate in the in-service training, preceptorship and mentorship of
junior staff, learners and students as well as maintaining your personal
development.
Leeds Childrens Hospital is a large secondary and
tertiary hospital providing a wide range of specialities to the population of
Leeds as well as the wider North Region. The jobholder will work within an
environment caring for infants/neonates, children and or young people in
providing child or young person focused care
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Current issues in health and social care of children and young people
Desirable
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Caring, compassionate & motivated
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to act professionally at all times
- Effective communication skills
- Effective numeracy skills e.g. accurate drug calculations.
- Ability to organise self and others.
- Team player
- Effective time management skills.
- Good written and verbal skills
- Able to provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised programmes of care
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Understanding of skills and knowledge required to develop team members
Desirable
- Capable of lateral thinking
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Child Level 1
- Has current registration on the appropriate part of the NMC register
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Current issues in health and social care of children and young people
Desirable
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Caring, compassionate & motivated
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to act professionally at all times
- Effective communication skills
- Effective numeracy skills e.g. accurate drug calculations.
- Ability to organise self and others.
- Team player
- Effective time management skills.
- Good written and verbal skills
- Able to provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised programmes of care
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Understanding of skills and knowledge required to develop team members
Desirable
- Capable of lateral thinking
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Child Level 1
- Has current registration on the appropriate part of the NMC register
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy
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).
