Job summary
Qualified District Nurses Wanted!
We are looking for motivated District Nurses who are looking for a new challenge and have a clear passion for community nursing.
We are a forward-thinking community organisation delivering care to the adult population of Leeds within fully integrated Neighbourhood Teams.
We are committed to support your ongoing career development and progression as a key member of the Neighbourhood Team, whether you are an experienced or newly qualified District Nurse. We will provide a breadth of career opportunities in our work with the diverse population of Leeds.
We are in the incredibly privileged position of caring for people in their home environments and are also developing our integrated community clinic offer including building on the close relationships with the Leeds Primary Care Networks and Adult Social Care partners.
We are recruiting District Nurses in Armley, Pudsey, Seacroft and Middleton Neighbourhood Teams, to provide, clinical care, clinical leadership and oversee the delivery of high-quality care within your Neighbourhood Team.
Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants can travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Main duties of the job
Working with our Trainee /
Community Matrons you will manage a clinical caseload and lead a caseload
cluster of registered and unregistered staff to provide excellent care for our
patient population.
Our integrated Neighbourhood
Teams offer seamless proactive support and care in the community. The teams are
made up of Nursing and AHP- Therapy professionals working closely with our
social care partners.
Our service runs from 7am to
10pm every day of the year. The focus at all times is on the individual, helping them remain safely at home, or to come home quickly from hospital.
We
are looking for a registered nurse who is dynamic, innovative, passionate and
committed with experience of case management and multidisciplinary working. We
are looking for clinical leaders who possess excellent communication skills and
an ability motivate your colleagues. We require you to demonstrate our trust
values and behaviours. We are looking for District Nurses who are resilient and
able to support others and our wider leadership team through change in order to
maintain the delivery of high quality, compassionate, proactive and safe care.
* This job is open for internal Leeds Community Healthcare employees only. *
About us
Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of
community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their
homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership
with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and
our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of
Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with
our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to
NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and
rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk
click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on
confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen,
under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.
If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet
eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the
eligibility to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for delivering and leading highly specialist clinical care to their own caseload and service within their speciality area. In doing so, they will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient centred programmes of care ensuring that they practice within their sphere of competence and knowledge. The post holder will work to professional and regulatory body codes, standards and guidance at all times ensuring that their practice is grounded in evidence based theoretical and practical knowledge. They will be responsible for developing new and innovative clinical practices responding to emerging knowledge and techniques and working with other services where appropriate to make improvements.
Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical
1.1.Utilises highly developed specialised knowledge covering a range of procedures and underpinned by relevant broad based knowledge, experience and competence
1.2.Where appropriate to service delivery, demonstrates highly developed physical skills requiring accuracy and dexterity e.g. moving and handling techniques, clinical procedures, diagnostic tests
1.3.Demonstrates independent practice responding to social, scientific, clinical and ethical issues which are encountered
1.4.Makes complex judgements requiring analysis, interpretation and comparison of options by integrating complex knowledge sources in new and/or unfamiliar contexts
1.5.Responsible for clinical pathways appropriate to field of work
1.6.Engages and actively involves the individual and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of treatment and/or care by using person-centred techniques to promote a culture of self care and empowerment
1.7.Works to standards of proficiency identified by their professional and regulatory bodies performing clinical treatments/procedures to a highly specialist standard
1.8.Prioritises their own workload and that of the wider team within agreed objectives deciding when to refer to others as appropriate.
1.9.Provides and receives complex, sensitive or contentious information where motivational, persuasive, empathetic, negotiating and reassurance skills are required whilst demonstrating an understanding of barriers to communication
1.10. Approaches each individual with care, compassion and sensitivity ensuring that these values are reflected in all aspects of role including the management of complaints and compliments.
1.11. To comply with the organisations Infection Prevention and Control requirements, including bare below the elbows dress code for staff with a direct care delivery role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for delivering and leading highly specialist clinical care to their own caseload and service within their speciality area. In doing so, they will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient centred programmes of care ensuring that they practice within their sphere of competence and knowledge. The post holder will work to professional and regulatory body codes, standards and guidance at all times ensuring that their practice is grounded in evidence based theoretical and practical knowledge. They will be responsible for developing new and innovative clinical practices responding to emerging knowledge and techniques and working with other services where appropriate to make improvements.
Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical
1.1.Utilises highly developed specialised knowledge covering a range of procedures and underpinned by relevant broad based knowledge, experience and competence
1.2.Where appropriate to service delivery, demonstrates highly developed physical skills requiring accuracy and dexterity e.g. moving and handling techniques, clinical procedures, diagnostic tests
1.3.Demonstrates independent practice responding to social, scientific, clinical and ethical issues which are encountered
1.4.Makes complex judgements requiring analysis, interpretation and comparison of options by integrating complex knowledge sources in new and/or unfamiliar contexts
1.5.Responsible for clinical pathways appropriate to field of work
1.6.Engages and actively involves the individual and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of treatment and/or care by using person-centred techniques to promote a culture of self care and empowerment
1.7.Works to standards of proficiency identified by their professional and regulatory bodies performing clinical treatments/procedures to a highly specialist standard
1.8.Prioritises their own workload and that of the wider team within agreed objectives deciding when to refer to others as appropriate.
1.9.Provides and receives complex, sensitive or contentious information where motivational, persuasive, empathetic, negotiating and reassurance skills are required whilst demonstrating an understanding of barriers to communication
1.10. Approaches each individual with care, compassion and sensitivity ensuring that these values are reflected in all aspects of role including the management of complaints and compliments.
1.11. To comply with the organisations Infection Prevention and Control requirements, including bare below the elbows dress code for staff with a direct care delivery role.
Person Specification
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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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
