Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen in both the paediatric cardiac(L51) and the paediatric respiratory teams(L38)for
qualified nursing associates.
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 children's 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
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
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
- 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
Desirable
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Able to perform accurate drug calculations
- Current issues in healthcare
Desirable
- Caring and compassionate
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as a team
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- The ability to support and develop others
- IT Skills
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 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
Desirable
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Able to perform accurate drug calculations
- Current issues in healthcare
Desirable
- Caring and compassionate
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as a team
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- The ability to support and develop others
- IT Skills
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the 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).
