Job summary
We
are looking for a compassionate and motivated Band 4 Registered Nurse
Associate to join our Childrens Haematology and Oncology Service. This is an
exciting opportunity to work within a highly skilled, supportive
multidisciplinary team caring for children and young people undergoing
treatment for cancer and blood disorders.
You
will play a key role in providing high-quality, safe and family-centred care,
supporting children through investigations, treatments and day-to-day
clinical needs. The role includes delivering delegated nursing care,
supporting procedures, maintaining accurate documentation, and working
closely with families to ensure a positive experience during challenging
times.
We
are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, resilient, and committed to
developing specialist skills. You will be supported through induction,
education and ongoing professional development within our friendly, dedicated
team.
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.
If
you are passionate about childrens nursing and would like to develop your
career in a specialist environment, we would love to hear from you.
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
participate in the in-service training, preceptorship and mentorship of
Apprentices and learners.
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
nursing associate has a breadth of knowledge across the lifespan and across the
fields of nursing, providing holistic and person-centred care and support for
people of all ages and in a variety of settings. The nursing associate works
independently under the leadership of registered nurses, working within the
sphere of nursing and care and within all aspects of the nursing process.
Nursing
associates are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes
and behaviours relevant to employment as a nursing associate and will work to
the NMC code of conduct.
The
following criteria identify the core components of the roles, responsibilities
and accountabilities of nursing associates. They identify what nursing
associates can contribute to the health and wellbeing of patients and service
users, and apply across all health and care settings. Integral to all of these
is the ability to communicate effectively, with sensitivity and compassion, and
to manage relationships with people, making reasonable adjustments where
necessary.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
nursing associate has a breadth of knowledge across the lifespan and across the
fields of nursing, providing holistic and person-centred care and support for
people of all ages and in a variety of settings. The nursing associate works
independently under the leadership of registered nurses, working within the
sphere of nursing and care and within all aspects of the nursing process.
Nursing
associates are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes
and behaviours relevant to employment as a nursing associate and will work to
the NMC code of conduct.
The
following criteria identify the core components of the roles, responsibilities
and accountabilities of nursing associates. They identify what nursing
associates can contribute to the health and wellbeing of patients and service
users, and apply across all health and care settings. Integral to all of these
is the ability to communicate effectively, with sensitivity and compassion, and
to manage relationships with people, making reasonable adjustments where
necessary.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Current issues in health care
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role contributes to service development.
- An understanding of research and evidence based practice.
- An understanding of the organisation and working practices of the area.
- An understanding of the process and philosophy of preceptorship.
- An understanding of the training and development needs of other staff.
- Following a preceptorship programme, or orientation, a structured appraisal will identify further development needs in line with the clinical area, personal and CSU objectives.
- Development opportunities will include: Revision and expansion of professional knowledge base. Revision and expansion of knowledge base with regards to speciality.
- Ability to perform accurate drug calculations.
- Caring, compassionate and motivated Reliable and trustworthy
- Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to work as part of a team.
- Committed to working with people.
- Demonstrates a commitment to personal development.
- Flexible and adaptable. Professional and patient focussed. Courageous.
- Ability to act professionally at all times. Recognise and work within the limits of their competence
- Be responsible for their actions. Effective communication skills.
- Effective numeracy skills e.g. accurate drug calculations.
- Ability to organise self and others. The ability to support and develop others
- Team player. Effective time management skills
- Able to provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised programmes of care
- Good written and verbal skills. Ability to organise and prioritise workload Understanding of skills and knowledge required to develop team members
- Able to recognise own limitations in the context of the Nursing Associate role Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered health care professional
Desirable
- Awareness of speciality
- Capable of lateral thinking
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
- Educated to a minimum of Level 5 Foundation degree level specific to nursing associate practice. If completed the Nursing Associate apprenticeship must have completed and passed the End Point Assessment
- GCSEs Grade A-C in Maths and English or equivalent
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
- Ability to demonstrate and explain skills to other staff
- Commitment to own development and the development of other staff
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Current issues in health care
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role contributes to service development.
- An understanding of research and evidence based practice.
- An understanding of the organisation and working practices of the area.
- An understanding of the process and philosophy of preceptorship.
- An understanding of the training and development needs of other staff.
- Following a preceptorship programme, or orientation, a structured appraisal will identify further development needs in line with the clinical area, personal and CSU objectives.
- Development opportunities will include: Revision and expansion of professional knowledge base. Revision and expansion of knowledge base with regards to speciality.
- Ability to perform accurate drug calculations.
- Caring, compassionate and motivated Reliable and trustworthy
- Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to work as part of a team.
- Committed to working with people.
- Demonstrates a commitment to personal development.
- Flexible and adaptable. Professional and patient focussed. Courageous.
- Ability to act professionally at all times. Recognise and work within the limits of their competence
- Be responsible for their actions. Effective communication skills.
- Effective numeracy skills e.g. accurate drug calculations.
- Ability to organise self and others. The ability to support and develop others
- Team player. Effective time management skills
- Able to provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised programmes of care
- Good written and verbal skills. Ability to organise and prioritise workload Understanding of skills and knowledge required to develop team members
- Able to recognise own limitations in the context of the Nursing Associate role Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered health care professional
Desirable
- Awareness of speciality
- Capable of lateral thinking
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
- Educated to a minimum of Level 5 Foundation degree level specific to nursing associate practice. If completed the Nursing Associate apprenticeship must have completed and passed the End Point Assessment
- GCSEs Grade A-C in Maths and English or equivalent
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
- Ability to demonstrate and explain skills to other staff
- Commitment to own development and the development of other staff
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).
