Job summary
The
Jobholder is responsible for the management of a defined caseload. The
jobholder carries continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs,
the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the
setting of standards of care. The jobholder will provide specialist nursing
care and advice to a specific patient group and will contribute to the
development of the speciality service. The jobholder will ensure cost
effective use of resources.
The
post holder will work within the Haemophilia nursing team and alongside the
wider MDT. They will be responsible for a defined caseload of patients providing support management at key points on their journey.
Main duties of the job
The
nursing role includes supporting those with bleeding disorders with
treatment. This includes administering a range of coagulation factors and
monitoring patients undertaking prophylaxis at home. The team provide
treatment to patients undergoing surgery with bleeding disorders across site
at Leeds General Infirmary and Chapel Allerton Hospital. The team also
support wards caring for patients with bleeding disorders to ensure the best
possible care is given.
About us
Our
values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this
as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our
staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
All
our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
Additionally
the following are core values which relate specifically to this post:
Commitment to delivering high
quality evidence based care
Commitment to working in a
multi-disciplinary team
Commitment to the specialty area,
valuing the contribution of all team members, encouraging a positive and
creative working environment
Commitment to own personal and
professional development and to the development of others within the team.
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
An
exciting opportunity for a 9-month secondment has arisen within the adult
haemophilia team at St Jamess Hospital, Leeds. It is a full-time band 6
clinical nurse specialist role.
There
are a large number of patients registered with the Leeds comprehensive care
centre with a range of inherited bleeding disorders. The adult team are based
within Bexley wing, with a dedicated area for treating patients.
Leeds
is also a part of a Haemophilia network with York and Bradford hospitals and
has a highly collaborative approach to patient care. The team work closely
with the paediatric team as well as other health care professionals such as
physiotherapists.
The
nursing role includes supporting those with bleeding disorders with
treatment. This includes administering a range of coagulation factors and
monitoring patients undertaking prophylaxis at home. The team provide treatment to patients
undergoing surgery with bleeding disorders across site at Leeds General
Infirmary and Chapel Allerton Hospital. The team also support wards caring
for patients with bleeding disorders to ensure the best possible care is
given.
As
part of the service, we also run a successful nurse-led telephone clinic,
keeping in touch with those with milder disorders.
We
are looking for a highly motivated individual with a commitment to provide
exemplary service to our patients incorporating The Leeds Way. The successful candidate should be willing
to undertake further education.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An
exciting opportunity for a 9-month secondment has arisen within the adult
haemophilia team at St Jamess Hospital, Leeds. It is a full-time band 6
clinical nurse specialist role.
There
are a large number of patients registered with the Leeds comprehensive care
centre with a range of inherited bleeding disorders. The adult team are based
within Bexley wing, with a dedicated area for treating patients.
Leeds
is also a part of a Haemophilia network with York and Bradford hospitals and
has a highly collaborative approach to patient care. The team work closely
with the paediatric team as well as other health care professionals such as
physiotherapists.
The
nursing role includes supporting those with bleeding disorders with
treatment. This includes administering a range of coagulation factors and
monitoring patients undertaking prophylaxis at home. The team provide treatment to patients
undergoing surgery with bleeding disorders across site at Leeds General
Infirmary and Chapel Allerton Hospital. The team also support wards caring
for patients with bleeding disorders to ensure the best possible care is
given.
As
part of the service, we also run a successful nurse-led telephone clinic,
keeping in touch with those with milder disorders.
We
are looking for a highly motivated individual with a commitment to provide
exemplary service to our patients incorporating The Leeds Way. The successful candidate should be willing
to undertake further education.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience
Desirable
- Post registration experience in Haematology
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills, team player
- Flexibiliy/adaptable/capable of lateral thinking
Desirable
- Service development/change management
- Cannulation and Venepuncture
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of CPD, willing to undergo training as necessary
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in Haematology
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience
Desirable
- Post registration experience in Haematology
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills, team player
- Flexibiliy/adaptable/capable of lateral thinking
Desirable
- Service development/change management
- Cannulation and Venepuncture
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of CPD, willing to undergo training as necessary
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in Haematology
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).
