Job summary
A
fantastic opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and dynamic Staff Nurses to
join Yeadon Integrated Neighbourhood Team. Working across Yeadon, Ilkley, Otley
Menston and Guiseley area, we provide care in patients homes, whilst enabling
early discharge from hospital and reducing hospital admissions.
When
you join us, we will work with you to develop your own personal development
plan. We won't just stop there though, we are proud of our career progression
offer that will allow you to develop your clinical, leadership and
preceptorship skills, supporting you to undertake training and offering
District Nursing and Community Matron apprenticeships.
The
service runs 7am to 10pm every day with various shift patterns. We understand
that people have busy lives, and we offer flexible work opportunities.
Please
note we have a separate application process for newly qualified and
international applicants.
Main duties of the job
You
will work alongside District Nurses, Community Matrons, Occupational and
Physiotherapists, Neighbourhood Clinical Assistants, Therapy Assistant
Practitioners and Self Management Facilitators in one MDT to provide truly
holistic care for our patients.
You
will work closely with colleagues in our Citywide Service such as the Falls,
Continence, Urology and Colorectal Care and Palliative and End of Life Care
teams and GP services to co-ordinate the best care for patients.
You
will have great communication skills and maintain a high standard of clinical
work when carrying out nursing procedures.
You
will provide person centred care, helping patients to reach their goals and
promoting self management.
You
will be resilient, motivated, and adaptable to working in an ever-changing
environment and of course, a passion for providing the best possible care.
You
will ensure compliance with our clinical governance framework, you will
motivate colleagues, champion service user safety and dignity and drive
continuous improvement.
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
Job Purpose
The post holder will be responsible for
their designated workload within their speciality area without supervision and
will have access to support from a senior clinician
The post holder will be responsible for the
assessment of patients care needs and the development, implementation and
evaluation of programmes of patient care working within an integrated
Neighbourhood Team
1. Clinical
1.1
Act as a named clinician for a group of patients
and ensure that they are effectively case managed by having regular discussions
and oversight from the case manager within the Caseload Cluster and conducting regular joint caseload reviews
1.2 Holistically
assess and review the needs of patients in collaboration with the
multi-disciplinary team members to ensure all identified needs are addressed
1.3
Electronically plan patient visits and maintain
own electronic diary management for patient care to make every contact count
1.4
Actively participate in daily handover meetings
and safety huddles to plan and evaluate patient care
1.5
Refer and present patient cases requiring a
multi-disciplinary approach to the monthly case management meeting and work
with members of the team to plan and deliver future care
1.6
Manage the safe transfer of care between care
providers and make appropriate referrals to other care providers outside of the
integrated team
1.7
Work in accordance with the Nursing and
Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Conduct
1.8
Maintain documentation standards, whether
written or electronic in accordance with NMC and LCH guidelines
1.9
Use a health coaching approach wherever possible
to empower patients and carers and promote self-care
1.10 Communicate
with patients and/or their family/carer to ensure they are involved in agreeing
goals with regard to their identified needs and have access to appropriate
information to make informed decisions
1.11 Participate
in teaching, supervising and assessing student nurses and other members of
staff, working towards sign off mentorship status in line with NT requirements
1.12
Balance clinical risk and clinical decision
making against context, ensuring patients receive safe, effective and timely
care
1.13
Maintain and deliver compassionate patient
focused care in accordance with LCH guidelines, policies, values and behaviours
1.14
Support the senior clinicians to triage
referrals and unplanned work, delegating to appropriate individuals within
their scope of practice
1.15
Demonstrate clinical competence with regards to care
delivery and treatment using defined competencies in areas including wound
care, palliative care and management of long term conditions
1.16
Comply with the organisations Infection
Prevention and Control requirements, including bare below the elbows dress
code for staff with a direct care role
1.17
Demonstrate good insight, knowledge and
adherence to Trust Safeguarding policies and procedures to safeguard the health
and wellbeing of vulnerable adults and children
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
The post holder will be responsible for
their designated workload within their speciality area without supervision and
will have access to support from a senior clinician
The post holder will be responsible for the
assessment of patients care needs and the development, implementation and
evaluation of programmes of patient care working within an integrated
Neighbourhood Team
1. Clinical
1.1
Act as a named clinician for a group of patients
and ensure that they are effectively case managed by having regular discussions
and oversight from the case manager within the Caseload Cluster and conducting regular joint caseload reviews
1.2 Holistically
assess and review the needs of patients in collaboration with the
multi-disciplinary team members to ensure all identified needs are addressed
1.3
Electronically plan patient visits and maintain
own electronic diary management for patient care to make every contact count
1.4
Actively participate in daily handover meetings
and safety huddles to plan and evaluate patient care
1.5
Refer and present patient cases requiring a
multi-disciplinary approach to the monthly case management meeting and work
with members of the team to plan and deliver future care
1.6
Manage the safe transfer of care between care
providers and make appropriate referrals to other care providers outside of the
integrated team
1.7
Work in accordance with the Nursing and
Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Conduct
1.8
Maintain documentation standards, whether
written or electronic in accordance with NMC and LCH guidelines
1.9
Use a health coaching approach wherever possible
to empower patients and carers and promote self-care
1.10 Communicate
with patients and/or their family/carer to ensure they are involved in agreeing
goals with regard to their identified needs and have access to appropriate
information to make informed decisions
1.11 Participate
in teaching, supervising and assessing student nurses and other members of
staff, working towards sign off mentorship status in line with NT requirements
1.12
Balance clinical risk and clinical decision
making against context, ensuring patients receive safe, effective and timely
care
1.13
Maintain and deliver compassionate patient
focused care in accordance with LCH guidelines, policies, values and behaviours
1.14
Support the senior clinicians to triage
referrals and unplanned work, delegating to appropriate individuals within
their scope of practice
1.15
Demonstrate clinical competence with regards to care
delivery and treatment using defined competencies in areas including wound
care, palliative care and management of long term conditions
1.16
Comply with the organisations Infection
Prevention and Control requirements, including bare below the elbows dress
code for staff with a direct care role
1.17
Demonstrate good insight, knowledge and
adherence to Trust Safeguarding policies and procedures to safeguard the health
and wellbeing of vulnerable adults and children
Person Specification
Experience
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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.
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
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Additional information
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).
