Job summary
We
have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to join
the Nurse -Led PICC placement service based on J80, in the Chemotherapy Day
Unit in Bexley Wing in St Jamess Hospital in a part-time role 20 hours/week
over 2 days.
The
successful candidate should have an insight and/or experience in cannulation
and central venous access insertion and care. This team places approx. 25
PICC lines per week for Oncology and Haematology patients.
The
successful candidate would have a full training programme and competency
package provided to become a proficient PICC placer although experience
within this field would be an advantage.
Excellent
communication and leadership skills are essential as the successful candidate
would be expected to support communication and education with health
professionals and patients throughout the oncology CSU. Knowledge/experience
of audit would be an advantage as maintaining safe standards within the
clinical room is a key part of the role.
Main duties of the job
Are
you passionate about delivering a high standard of nursing care & looking
for a new challenge?
The
chemotherapy day case unit (J80) PICC line insertion service at Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is expanding, and there is an opportunity for someone 2
days a week, to become proficient and independent in the placing of PICC
lines.
We
are very keen to hear from registered nurses who want to work within this
very close and supportive nurse-led team, who strive to give the best
possible care they can to their patients and who are interested in central
venous access devices.
The
experience & clinical skills that you will get from working in this area
are vast. You will work alongside an already proficient PICC line placer who
will be involved in your training, as well as a dedicated acute lines team
who will assist in guiding you through learning and the relevant clinical
competencies that support the nurses role in this specialised area.
About us
LTHT
is a progressive environment fostering close working relationships and
collaboration, both within our Trust and with our external partners, in order
to provide high standards of leadership, guidance and support to its staff
and thus provide a high standard of care and support to our patients.
Our
aim is to be the best place to work and, to achieve this, we engage with
& listen to our staff to understand their needs.
J80
PICC service is part of the Oncology CSU that also cares for haematology,
oncology and surgical oncology patients. We are a very close MDT and strive
to deliver a high standard of care to our patients. We are based in the
Bexley Wing at St Jamess Hospital, which is a purpose-built cancer facility.
Come
and join our team in Leeds and become part of The Leeds Way sharing our
vision and values. Our Trust is recognised for our staff engagement, great
care and rated GOOD by the Care Quality Commission.
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
jobholder will play an essential role assisting the Senior Sister/Charge
Nurse with the 24-hour continuing responsibility for the effective and
efficient management of the ward / department. They will contribute to the provision of
professional, clinical, managerial leadership and supervision for the nursing
team. The jobholder is responsible for
helping to develop and maintain a ward or departments philosophy that has the
patient at the centre of compassionate safe and quality care delivery. By assisting with managing the
administrative and financial aspects of the ward, the jobholder will support
the cost-effective use of resources.
As
an experienced nurse the jobholder will assist in co-ordinating activities on
the ward or department ensuring effective communication is maintained at all
times, providing support to qualified and unqualified nurses within the
ward/dept. He/she will play a key role
in the assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation
and evaluation of programmes of care.
The
job holder will work closely with the Senior Sister providing day to day
management and leadership of the department ensuring an efficient and
effective service takes place, actively participating in the shaping and
designing of the future Out Patient care. The job holder will also work
closely with the Senior Sister providing day to day management and leadership
of the department ensuring an efficient and effective service takes place in
the following areas:-
Placement of Peripherally Inserted
Central Catheters for Oncology and Haematology patients between Monday and
Friday. Access and support the trust acute PICC line list as appropriate.
Lead and Co-ordinate the education
of Health care professionals and patients regarding central line care and
maintenance with support of from the Senior Chemotherapy Nurses.
Lead on audit and Service
development to ensure a safe environment for placement and ensure a positive
patient experience.
Act as a resource/provide
advice/troubleshooting for the management of complications/issues with
central venous access.
Ensure the appropriate use of
resources and work towards the reduction of waste
Keeping up to date with novel
developments in central venous access
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
jobholder will play an essential role assisting the Senior Sister/Charge
Nurse with the 24-hour continuing responsibility for the effective and
efficient management of the ward / department. They will contribute to the provision of
professional, clinical, managerial leadership and supervision for the nursing
team. The jobholder is responsible for
helping to develop and maintain a ward or departments philosophy that has the
patient at the centre of compassionate safe and quality care delivery. By assisting with managing the
administrative and financial aspects of the ward, the jobholder will support
the cost-effective use of resources.
As
an experienced nurse the jobholder will assist in co-ordinating activities on
the ward or department ensuring effective communication is maintained at all
times, providing support to qualified and unqualified nurses within the
ward/dept. He/she will play a key role
in the assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation
and evaluation of programmes of care.
The
job holder will work closely with the Senior Sister providing day to day
management and leadership of the department ensuring an efficient and
effective service takes place, actively participating in the shaping and
designing of the future Out Patient care. The job holder will also work
closely with the Senior Sister providing day to day management and leadership
of the department ensuring an efficient and effective service takes place in
the following areas:-
Placement of Peripherally Inserted
Central Catheters for Oncology and Haematology patients between Monday and
Friday. Access and support the trust acute PICC line list as appropriate.
Lead and Co-ordinate the education
of Health care professionals and patients regarding central line care and
maintenance with support of from the Senior Chemotherapy Nurses.
Lead on audit and Service
development to ensure a safe environment for placement and ensure a positive
patient experience.
Act as a resource/provide
advice/troubleshooting for the management of complications/issues with
central venous access.
Ensure the appropriate use of
resources and work towards the reduction of waste
Keeping up to date with novel
developments in central venous access
Person Specification
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Compassionate and caring
- Capable of lateral thinking
- Motivator of self and others
- Positive approach to change
- Assertive courageous
- Flexible and adaptable
- Able to manage and identify stress in self and others
- Team player
- Learns from incidents and complaints
- Uses initiative to resolve issues within their own control
- Remain professional at all times
- Demonstrates problem solving and analytical skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Innovator
- Demonstrates personal and professional behaviour and integrity at all times
Desirable
- Role model
- Self-confidence, uses this to lead, involve and challenge others appropriate
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience at staff nurse level or equivalent
- Working with a wide range of professionals including medical, nursing and management colleagues
- Audit and standard setting
- Local and national nursing agenda.
- Current issues in health and social care
- Standards of professional practice
- Understands the business of the ward
- Understanding of relevant national service guidance pertinent to the service
- Understanding of organisational structures
- Commitment to clinical audit, research and evidence based practice
- Awareness of budget management
- Awareness of Human resources policies and guidance as pertinent to the management and leadership of the clinical team
- Insight into clinical speciality
- Insight into current issues in nursing/professional issues
Desirable
- Chemotherapy competencies.
- Change management/improvement projects.
- Clinical Experience within the specialty.
- Awareness of Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines and policies
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN Adult for adult clinical areas or RN Child for childrens areas (Level 1 or 2)
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Understanding of training needs in relation to post.
Other criteria
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal skills.
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload.
- Leadership and management skills
- Ability to communicate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to teach, supervise and assess qualified and unqualified staff
- Preceptorship skills
- Organisational and Time management skills
- Quality improvement skills
- Understanding of evidence based practice research conscious
- Conflict resolution
Person Specification
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Compassionate and caring
- Capable of lateral thinking
- Motivator of self and others
- Positive approach to change
- Assertive courageous
- Flexible and adaptable
- Able to manage and identify stress in self and others
- Team player
- Learns from incidents and complaints
- Uses initiative to resolve issues within their own control
- Remain professional at all times
- Demonstrates problem solving and analytical skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Innovator
- Demonstrates personal and professional behaviour and integrity at all times
Desirable
- Role model
- Self-confidence, uses this to lead, involve and challenge others appropriate
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience at staff nurse level or equivalent
- Working with a wide range of professionals including medical, nursing and management colleagues
- Audit and standard setting
- Local and national nursing agenda.
- Current issues in health and social care
- Standards of professional practice
- Understands the business of the ward
- Understanding of relevant national service guidance pertinent to the service
- Understanding of organisational structures
- Commitment to clinical audit, research and evidence based practice
- Awareness of budget management
- Awareness of Human resources policies and guidance as pertinent to the management and leadership of the clinical team
- Insight into clinical speciality
- Insight into current issues in nursing/professional issues
Desirable
- Chemotherapy competencies.
- Change management/improvement projects.
- Clinical Experience within the specialty.
- Awareness of Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines and policies
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN Adult for adult clinical areas or RN Child for childrens areas (Level 1 or 2)
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Understanding of training needs in relation to post.
Other criteria
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal skills.
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload.
- Leadership and management skills
- Ability to communicate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to teach, supervise and assess qualified and unqualified staff
- Preceptorship skills
- Organisational and Time management skills
- Quality improvement skills
- Understanding of evidence based practice research conscious
- Conflict resolution
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).
