Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse to join our Children's Community Nursing Service. We have positions within our Inclusion Nursing team where we providing vital nursing support for students who have complex health, additional needs or Learning disabilities. You will be based within the Leeds Specialist Inclusive Learning Centres (SILCs) across the city
We work Monday to Friday with various hours from 08.00 16.00 and provide all year round cover not including bank holidays. We support applications for flexible working when we can.
Candidates must be a registered nurse and have previous clinical experience of working with children or adults with complex health or additional needs. You will receive a full package of training with preceptorship until you are competent and confident to work alone. We welcome newly qualified nurse applicants.
The role will involve some travel so a car owner with business insurance cover will be required.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for individuals who are caring, fun, resilient and motivated to work alongside a specialist team of professionals.
You will be responsible for providing clinical care within the SILC and holding a caseload of children under supervision. The work includes planning, assessing, implementing and evaluating care for children to enable them to safely access education. Our team focus is to promote opportunities for children and young people to be involved in all aspects of school life and you will be supported to provide training.
The role will involve co-ordinating the shift as well as teaching and supporting other team members. Candidates will be problem solvers, be innovative, have excellent communication skills, work autonomously and be able to prioritise, organise and delegate work across the team.
We work a cross service model of working so you will have the opportunity to spend time and work with our other clinical teams which on occasions you may be asked to support.
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.
Leeds
Community Healthcare NHS Trust encourages and supports staff to be vaccinated
as this remains the best lines of defence against Covid 19.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. Here are some of the most important ones:
- 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Highly regarded NHS Pension Scheme
- A supportive, structured preceptorship programme for all registered new starters
- Professional development opportunities including coaching, training and education support
- Salary sacrifice or lease car schemes
- Health and wellbeing including gym membership, occupational health service and priority access to mental health services
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for their designated workload within their speciality area with access to the support, advice and management from a senior clinician whilst not directly supervised. 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 protocols and regulatory body codes, standards and guidance at all times ensuring that their practice is grounded in the best available evidence based theoretical and practical knowledge.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Clinical
1.1.Demonstrates a broad theoretical and practical knowledge of common aetiologies, pathologies, conditions and presentations
1.2.Demonstrates the ability to apply theory to practice at a proficient level when assessing, planning, treating and reviewing using a holistic philosophy
1.3.Highly developed physical skills in order to demonstrate accuracy and dexterity when delivering care and treatments essential to clinical role e.g. preparation of medications, manipulation of equipment
1.4.Makes judgements requiring analysis, interpretation and comparison of options and ensures clinical reasoning is reflected accurately in case records
1.5.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 involvement and empowerment
1.6.Works to standards of proficiency identified by their professional and regulatory bodies performing clinical treatments/procedures to a competent standard
1.7.Prioritises their own workload within agreed objectives deciding when to refer to others as appropriate.
1.8.Approaches each individual with care, compassion and sensitivity ensuring that these values are reflected in the management of any complaints and compliments
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. 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 their designated workload within their speciality area with access to the support, advice and management from a senior clinician whilst not directly supervised. 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 protocols and regulatory body codes, standards and guidance at all times ensuring that their practice is grounded in the best available evidence based theoretical and practical knowledge.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Clinical
1.1.Demonstrates a broad theoretical and practical knowledge of common aetiologies, pathologies, conditions and presentations
1.2.Demonstrates the ability to apply theory to practice at a proficient level when assessing, planning, treating and reviewing using a holistic philosophy
1.3.Highly developed physical skills in order to demonstrate accuracy and dexterity when delivering care and treatments essential to clinical role e.g. preparation of medications, manipulation of equipment
1.4.Makes judgements requiring analysis, interpretation and comparison of options and ensures clinical reasoning is reflected accurately in case records
1.5.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 involvement and empowerment
1.6.Works to standards of proficiency identified by their professional and regulatory bodies performing clinical treatments/procedures to a competent standard
1.7.Prioritises their own workload within agreed objectives deciding when to refer to others as appropriate.
1.8.Approaches each individual with care, compassion and sensitivity ensuring that these values are reflected in the management of any complaints and compliments
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. 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
Experience
Essential
- 1. Pre-registration experience in the clinical field or a closely related clinical area.
Desirable
- 1. Working in community or primary care based teams.
Car driver/owner
Essential
- Car owner/driver or suitable alternative transport to enable you to undertake the job (it is unlikely that public transport will meet this requirement). Reasonable adjustments can be considered in accordance to the Equality Act.
Qualifications
Essential
- 1. Professional degree or diploma in relevant field.
- 2. Must be willing to participate in any relevant training identified to develop skills required to carry out duties.
- 3.Professional registration NMC.
Desirable
- 1. Supporting Learning in Practice (SLIP) or equivalent
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- 1. Effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including communicating complex or potentially distressing information to patients / carers.
- 2. Workload management including delegation of tasks.
- 3. Competent IT skills e.g. word processing, email in order to maintain electronic patient records.
- 4. Able to work under pressure, dealing with peaks and troughs in workload.
Desirable
- 1. Experience in research and/or clinical audit.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 1. Pre-registration experience in the clinical field or a closely related clinical area.
Desirable
- 1. Working in community or primary care based teams.
Car driver/owner
Essential
- Car owner/driver or suitable alternative transport to enable you to undertake the job (it is unlikely that public transport will meet this requirement). Reasonable adjustments can be considered in accordance to the Equality Act.
Qualifications
Essential
- 1. Professional degree or diploma in relevant field.
- 2. Must be willing to participate in any relevant training identified to develop skills required to carry out duties.
- 3.Professional registration NMC.
Desirable
- 1. Supporting Learning in Practice (SLIP) or equivalent
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- 1. Effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including communicating complex or potentially distressing information to patients / carers.
- 2. Workload management including delegation of tasks.
- 3. Competent IT skills e.g. word processing, email in order to maintain electronic patient records.
- 4. Able to work under pressure, dealing with peaks and troughs in workload.
Desirable
- 1. Experience in research and/or clinical audit.
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).
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).
