Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse to join our Childrens
Community Nursing Service. We have positions at Hannah House (a 24-hr respite
facility) and in our Continuing Care & Health Short Breaks team where we
provide respite in the family home. Our service specialises in caring for
children and young people with multiple complex health needs & learning
disabilities.
We work 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year and therefore you will normally
work a mix of days, nights, weekends and bank holidays although we do 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 either at Hannah House or
within the family home. The work includes planning, assessing, implementing and
evaluating care for children with a wide range of complex and life limiting
illnesses including children who are tracheostomy ventilated and who receive
parenteral nutrition. The role will involve co-ordinating the shift/team as
well as teaching and supporting other members of the team.
Candidates
will be problem solvers, be innovative, have excellent communication skills,
can 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 (Specialist Inclusion
Learning Centres and Childrens Nursing team) 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
Job Purpose
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
Job Purpose
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional degree or diploma in relevant field.
- Must be willing to participate in any relevant training identified to develop skills required to carry out duties.
- Appropriate statutory professional body registration
Desirable
- Supporting Learning in Practice (SLIP) or equivalent
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including communicating complex or potentially distressing information to patients / carers.
- Workload management including delegation of tasks.
- Displays care, compassion, sensitivity and responsiveness to other peoples feelings and needs.
- Positive and flexible attitude to dealing with change; able to respond to the changing needs of the patient in an appropriate and timely manner; willing to change and accept change and to explore new ways of doing things and approaches
Desirable
- Experience in research and/or clinical audit
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.
Experience
Essential
- Pre-registration experience in the clinical field or a closely related clinical area.
- Working as part of a wider multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Working in community or primary care based teams
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional degree or diploma in relevant field.
- Must be willing to participate in any relevant training identified to develop skills required to carry out duties.
- Appropriate statutory professional body registration
Desirable
- Supporting Learning in Practice (SLIP) or equivalent
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including communicating complex or potentially distressing information to patients / carers.
- Workload management including delegation of tasks.
- Displays care, compassion, sensitivity and responsiveness to other peoples feelings and needs.
- Positive and flexible attitude to dealing with change; able to respond to the changing needs of the patient in an appropriate and timely manner; willing to change and accept change and to explore new ways of doing things and approaches
Desirable
- Experience in research and/or clinical audit
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.
Experience
Essential
- Pre-registration experience in the clinical field or a closely related clinical area.
- Working as part of a wider multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Working in community or primary care based teams
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).
