Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced looked After Childrens Nurse to join and lead an expanding team of Specialist Nurses for looked after children. The Professional Lead Nurse is a clinical and operational management role, working a caseload and managing a team of highly skilled, motivated specialist nurses.
You would be working closely with the Designated Nurse to implement National and local strategy and guidance to reduce health inequalities and improve quality of life of some of the citys most vulnerable children and young people.
There is a hybrid approach to work within the team, Kernal House is a shared base with childrens social care (LS14) , White Rose Park is the LCH base.
If you would like make a difference to some of the citys most vulnerable yet resilient, fantastic children and young people, please email or call Angela Dillon, Designated Nurse for Looked After Children and Care Leavers, angela.dillon@nhs.net Telephone 07984547926
Main duties of the job
The looked After Nursing Team work with some of the citys most deprived children and young people. As team leader, you will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be committed to providing and maintaining high standards of care, lead by example, offer clinical leadership and supervision and be able to work effectively as part of a multi-agency team to promote effective systems working.
In addition you will have experience and skills to manage your own caseload, and a willingness to take on some of the more complex cases.
Applicants will need to have considerable experience of working with vulnerable groups who have experienced trauma, some line management experience and be proficient in providing clinical supervision.
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 setting professional direction and delivering 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,
and that of others, 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. In addition, the post holder will be responsible for the
mainentance of professional standards and competencies within their defined
clinical area,
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 overall delivery of clinical
aspects of service 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
Job Purpose
The post holder will be
responsible for setting professional direction and delivering 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,
and that of others, 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. In addition, the post holder will be responsible for the
mainentance of professional standards and competencies within their defined
clinical area,
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 overall delivery of clinical
aspects of service 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
General Requirements
Essential
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Desirable
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Person Specification
General Requirements
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Desirable
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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
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
