Job summary
We
are offering an exciting opportunity to join the Band 6 workforce on J20
within the Speciality and Integrated Medicine Clinical Service Unit (CSU). We
are looking for enthusiastic registered nurses to join our friendly,
developing senior nursing team.
J20
is an 18 bedded Infectious Diseases and Travel Medicine Ward, accommodating a
mixture of male and female patients. Successful candidates will be
responsible for leading the staff and working in close collaboration with the
MDT.
The
role is to provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning,
implementation and evaluation of individualised 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 patient care.
A
passion for working with our patients, strong leadership and performance
management is an integral aspect of this band 6 role with patient experience
and patient safety underpinning all aspects of the ward running efficiently
and effectively. You will be responsible for the nursing assessments as well
as the operational running of the ward and all it encompasses. You will need
to provide assurance that standards of care are met and sustained at all
times. You must be able to demonstrate an ability to motivate team members
and a proven track record of change management is desirable.
Main duties of the job
We
are offering an exciting opportunity to join the Band 6 workforce on J20
within the Speciality and Integrated Medicine Clinical Service Unit (CSU). We
are looking for enthusiastic registered nurses to join our friendly,
developing senior nursing team.
J20
is an 18 bedded Infectious Diseases and Travel Medicine Ward, accommodating a
mixture of male and female patients. Successful candidates will be
responsible for leading the staff and working in close collaboration with the
MDT.
The
role is to provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning,
implementation and evaluation of individualised 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 patient care.
A
passion for working with our patients, strong leadership and performance
management is an integral aspect of this band 6 role with patient experience
and patient safety underpinning all aspects of the ward running efficiently
and effectively. You will be responsible for the nursing assessments as well
as the operational running of the ward and all it encompasses. You will need
to provide assurance that standards of care are met and sustained at all
times. You must be able to demonstrate an ability to motivate team members
and a proven track record of change management is desirable.
About us
The
Specialty and Integrated Medicine (SIM) clinical service unit encompasses
many specialities, a broad range of jobs and a common goal of providing
seamless integrated patient centred care. We strive to be SIMply the best!
Our
services include Older Peoples Medicine (including Same Day Emergency Care),
Diabetes, Endocrinology, HIV Outpatients, Leeds Sexual Health, Infectious
Diseases and a variety of related specialisms. We work closely with other
teams across the Trust, facilitating the admission, care and discharge of one
of its largest acute patient cohorts.
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
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
We
are offering an exciting opportunity to join the Band 6 workforce on J20
within the Speciality and Integrated Medicine Clinical Service Unit (CSU). We
are looking for enthusiastic registered nurses to join our friendly,
developing senior nursing team.
J20
is an 18 bedded Infectious Diseases and Travel Medicine Ward, accommodating a
mixture of male and female patients. Successful candidates will be
responsible for leading the staff and working in close collaboration with the
MDT.
The
role is to provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning,
implementation and evaluation of individualised 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 patient care.
A
passion for working with our patients, strong leadership and performance
management is an integral aspect of this band 6 role with patient experience
and patient safety underpinning all aspects of the ward running efficiently
and effectively. You will be responsible for the nursing assessments as well
as the operational running of the ward and all it encompasses. You will need
to provide assurance that standards of care are met and sustained at all
times. You must be able to demonstrate an ability to motivate team members
and a proven track record of change management is desirable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We
are offering an exciting opportunity to join the Band 6 workforce on J20
within the Speciality and Integrated Medicine Clinical Service Unit (CSU). We
are looking for enthusiastic registered nurses to join our friendly,
developing senior nursing team.
J20
is an 18 bedded Infectious Diseases and Travel Medicine Ward, accommodating a
mixture of male and female patients. Successful candidates will be
responsible for leading the staff and working in close collaboration with the
MDT.
The
role is to provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning,
implementation and evaluation of individualised 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 patient care.
A
passion for working with our patients, strong leadership and performance
management is an integral aspect of this band 6 role with patient experience
and patient safety underpinning all aspects of the ward running efficiently
and effectively. You will be responsible for the nursing assessments as well
as the operational running of the ward and all it encompasses. You will need
to provide assurance that standards of care are met and sustained at all
times. You must be able to demonstrate an ability to motivate team members
and a proven track record of change management is desirable.
Person Specification
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Teaching and assessing skills
- Communication skills
- Time management skills
- Preceptorship skills
- Understanding of research-based practice research conscious
- Team player
- Ability to act professionally at all times
- Understanding of the process of change
- Ability to communicate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to teach, supervise and assess qualified and unqualified staff
- Time management skills
- Clinical leadership
- Professional and patient focused
- Flexible, adaptable, capable of lateral thinking
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Recruitment and selection.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1)
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Evidence of continued professional development and implementation in clinical practice within the last 12 months
Desirable
- Understanding of training needs in relation to post
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at staff nurse level or equivalent
- Insight into clinical speciality
- Insight into current issues in nursing/ professional issues
- Standards of professional practice
- An understanding of the organisational structure and working practices of the organisation
- Understanding of the local and national nursing agenda
- Awareness of Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines and policies
- Clinical audit and standard setting
- Working with a wide range of professionals including medical, nursing and management colleagues
Desirable
- Experience working in Infectious Diseases & Travel Medicine
Person Specification
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Teaching and assessing skills
- Communication skills
- Time management skills
- Preceptorship skills
- Understanding of research-based practice research conscious
- Team player
- Ability to act professionally at all times
- Understanding of the process of change
- Ability to communicate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to teach, supervise and assess qualified and unqualified staff
- Time management skills
- Clinical leadership
- Professional and patient focused
- Flexible, adaptable, capable of lateral thinking
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Recruitment and selection.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1)
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Evidence of continued professional development and implementation in clinical practice within the last 12 months
Desirable
- Understanding of training needs in relation to post
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at staff nurse level or equivalent
- Insight into clinical speciality
- Insight into current issues in nursing/ professional issues
- Standards of professional practice
- An understanding of the organisational structure and working practices of the organisation
- Understanding of the local and national nursing agenda
- Awareness of Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines and policies
- Clinical audit and standard setting
- Working with a wide range of professionals including medical, nursing and management colleagues
Desirable
- Experience working in Infectious Diseases & Travel Medicine
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).
