Job summary
Within
the Urgent Care Clinical Service Unit at St James University Hospital a
fantastic exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen. We are currently
looking for a dynamic self-motivated band 6 Senior Sisters/Charge Nurse to
join our team on the AAUs. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to
support the Matron and the Senior team to ensure expert high quality care is
delivered. The Acute Assessment Units (AAUs) are based on J27 and J28 at St
James University Hospital. J27 is a 30 bedded assessment unit with a 3 bedded
Medical High Observation Unit (HOBS) and J28 is 31 bedded. Across the units
we provide acute care to people under the age of 80 with all medical
conditions. We are a dedicated team who pride ourselves on the excellent care
we provide to all our patients. There would be opportunity for the successful
candidate to rotate into the High Observation Unit and access the training
and education to gain HOBs competencies.
We
are looking for knowledgeable, committed and resilient Nurses to help lead
and maintain our high standards, embed routine and manage the day to day care
of our patients within the unit. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals
to support the Matron and Senior Sister/Charge Nurses; if you have compassion
energy and a genuine dedication to patient care then wed like you to apply.
In return we offer continual learning training and development opportunities
to enhance and develop your skills and knowledge
Main duties of the job
You
need to be a registered Adult nurse with a recognised teaching and assessing
qualification. The AAUs covers a 24 hour service and will therefore include
days, nights and weekends
You
will be required:
To take direct managerial
responsibility for the clinical area in the absence of or as delegated by the
Senior Sister/Charge Nurse
You will lead by example and
inspire best practice whilst supporting your team to provide excellent care
through the ethos of the Leeds Way Values
To support the band 7 to lead and
develop the team, ensuring professional development is maintained through
timely specific Appraisal identified needs.
To act as a clinical resource
within the Assessment Units
To act as a positive role model
The successful applicant will need
to demonstrate recent change management and implementation, a clear
understanding of Leeds Teaching Hospitals Key aims and objectives and a sound
understanding of workforce management.
To have an understanding of the
Emergency Care Standard (ECS) and assist the senior management team in
delivering this
To have a good understanding of
relevant local and national health agenda items
Candidates will have to ensure a
high level of timely care is delivered.
About us
Leeds
Teaching NHS Hospitals Trust take pride in investing in staff; both in terms
of developing career opportunities and commitments to staff health and
well-being. Within the Clinical Service Unit (CSU) Urgent Care can offer a
portfolio of academic and clinical courses and development programmes ranging
from on-going personal development through to clinical excellence and
leadership.
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.
For
further information or to schedule and informal visit please contact
kay.whitehead2@nhs.net
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
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
jobholder will act as a role model, promoting quality evidence-based
practice, developing the nursing team and ensuring effective management of
the ward/department in the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
jobholder will act as a role model, promoting quality evidence-based
practice, developing the nursing team and ensuring effective management of
the ward/department in the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN Adult for adult clinical areas or RN Child for childrens areas (Level 1 or 2)
Desirable
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Compassionate and caring
- Capable of lateral thinking
- Motivator of self and others
- Positive approach to change
- Assertive courageous
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Able to manage stress in self and others
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload.
- Excellent written and verbal skills.
Desirable
- Skills and knowledge required to lead and develop team members
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
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Clinical Experience within the specialty
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Standards of professional practice
- Local and national nursing agenda. Current issues in health and social care
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN Adult for adult clinical areas or RN Child for childrens areas (Level 1 or 2)
Desirable
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Compassionate and caring
- Capable of lateral thinking
- Motivator of self and others
- Positive approach to change
- Assertive courageous
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Able to manage stress in self and others
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload.
- Excellent written and verbal skills.
Desirable
- Skills and knowledge required to lead and develop team members
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
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Clinical Experience within the specialty
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Standards of professional practice
- Local and national nursing agenda. Current issues in health and social care
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for 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).
