Job summary
The
Childrens medical wards at Leeds Childrens Hospital are looking for
enthusiastic motivated staff nurses to join them in delivering the best high
quality patient centred care for children and young people 0-16.
L40 is an 18 bedded dynamic childrens medical
ward which also specialises in childrens diabetes and gastroenterology.
L30
has10 source isolation cubicles for general paediatrics and often have
specialty patients when isolation is required.
These
roles involve providing high quality direct patient care to children and young
people ages between 0- 16 many of which have medical complexity.
Both
teams support complex discharges including parental teaching to support the CNS
team and facilitate earlier discharge.
These
roles would suit a senior band 5 who is keen to broaden their skills and
knowledge and strengthen their CV. We would also value applications from junior
band 5 staff nurses as training and support will be offered.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will work as part of
the wider teamdelivering
direct patient care to children and young people supporting them and their
families during their admission.
L40
and L30 are dynamic wards with multiple specialities, time management and the
ability to prioritise demands are key required skills.
A
good understanding about conditions such as Diabetes Gastroenterology and acute
respiratory illnesses, in addition to an interest in young peoples mental
health would be advantageous. Additional training will be available as we have
excellent links with our CNS and education colleagues.
If
you have a preference of which ward you would be interested in please could you
ensure that you put this on your application form.
About us
Leeds
Childrens Hospital is one of the largest Childrens hospitals in the country.
Leeds
Childrens Hospital has state of the art treatments, facilities and a
comprehensive development programme for Nurses.
If
you want an exciting career move to a fast paced highly skilled ward, then this
is the job for you.
L40
and L30 receive great friends and family feedback and the nursing team are
highly knowledgeable and enjoy passing on their skills and knowledge.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Children's Nurse
- Has current registration on the appropriate part of the NMC Register
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
Other criteria
Essential
- 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
- 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
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Caring, compassionate and motivated
- Reliable and trust worthy
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to act professionally at all times
- Effective communication skills
- Effective numeracy skills
- Ability to organise self and others
- Team player
- Effective time management skills
Desirable
- Capable of lateral thinking
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Current issues in health and social care of children and young people
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Children's Nurse
- Has current registration on the appropriate part of the NMC Register
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
Other criteria
Essential
- 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
- 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
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Caring, compassionate and motivated
- Reliable and trust worthy
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to act professionally at all times
- Effective communication skills
- Effective numeracy skills
- Ability to organise self and others
- Team player
- Effective time management skills
Desirable
- Capable of lateral thinking
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).
