Staff Nurse (XR05)

If you are an internationally trained nurse applying from overseas, please do not apply using this application form. Please contact leedsth-tr.internationalnursesltht@nhs.net to find out more about our international nurse recruitment programme. The role is to provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualised programmes of care. You will deliver care without supervision and take responsibility as the prime care provider for a group of patients and always promote confidence in our commitment to provide excellent compassionate patient care.
The role will involve taking charge of the ward or department as necessary in the absence of the Sister or Charge Nurse. You will participate in the in-service training, preceptorship and mentorship of junior staff, post basic learners and students as well as maintaining your personal development. The jobholder will work within the CIVAS Multi- Disciplinary Team, which consists of Infectious Diseases Consultants, Senior Pharmacist and Clinical Nurse Specialist, with input from Microbiologists and Consultant Radiologist, and will be working alongside the Team Leader Specialist Nurse for this group of patients. The job holder will provide supportive management for patients throughout the pathway from referral through to discharge from the antibiotic service in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
3. ORGANISATIONAL CHART 4. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Clinical Acts in accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Conduct. Communicate with patients and carers to ensure they have access to appropriate information.
Maintain and deliver compassionate patient focused care in accordance with LTHT guidelines, policies, values, and behaviours. Maintain a safe working environment. Provide assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care for patients, ensuring documentation standards are upheld in accordance with NMC and LTHT guidelines, whether written or computerised. Promote and maintain positive relationships between all staff involved in the care of patients.
Promote evidence-based practice. Participate in the audit and evaluation of clinical practice in the interests of promoting and improving quality care through action on findings. Undertake duties on other wards or departments as and when required by service demands or patient need. Act in such a way that always safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults.
Is familiar with and adheres to, the LTHT safeguarding policies. Education and Training Contribute to the promotion of a positive clinical learning environment. Keep up to date with developments, advances, and research in individualised patient care. Participate in research and or education programmes relating to professional nursing issues and practice.
Complete mandatory training annually. Participate in annual appraisal. Participate in preceptorship and mentorship programmes Participate in teaching, supervising, and assessing of student nurses and other supervised staff, where allocated. Undertake continuous professional and clinical development, constantly seeking opportunities to enhance skills.
Managerial Demonstrate effective use of resources. In the absence of the Sister or Charge Nurse take charge of the ward or department and co-ordinate ward or department activities. Take responsibility for the prime care provider for a group of patients When in charge of the ward takes responsibility for reporting, investigating, and responding to accidents, complaints, untoward incidents and other significant events. As delegated and directed by the Senior Sister or Charge Nurse, participate in, investigating and responding to accidents, complaints, untoward incidents, and other significant events.
Raise concerns with regards to risk, danger, malpractice, or wrongdoing by following the LTHT Whistleblowing policy and supporting processes. 5. THE LEEDS WAY VALUES Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work.
Our five values are: Patient-centered Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values Additionally, the following are core values which relate specifically to this post: An understanding of research and evidence-based practice. An understanding of the organisation and working practices of the area. An understanding of the process and philosophy of preceptorship. An understanding of the training and development needs of junior staff and students.
Following a preceptorship programme, or orientation, a structured appraisal will identify further development needs in line with the clinical area, personal and CSU objectives. Development opportunities will include: Completion of a recognised teaching and mentorship qualification (e.g. Supporting Learners in Practice (SLIP). Revision and expansion of professional knowledge base.
Revision and expansion of knowledge base with regards to speciality. 6. WEST YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION OF ACUTE TRUSTS (WYAAT) Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients. By bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating, and driving forward change to deliver the highest quality care.
By working for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that change. WYAAT is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. The Partnerships ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health and wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual trust, supports that ambition. 7.
INFECTION CONTROL The jobholder must always comply with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Infection Control policies, by practising Universal Infection Control Precautions. Hand hygiene must be performed before and after contact with patients and their environment. 8. HEALTH AND SAFETY / RISK MANAGEMENT All staff are responsible for working with their colleagues to maintain and improve the quality of services provided to our patients and other service users.
This always includes complying with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Policies, including Health and Safety policies, by following agreed security and safer working procedures, and reporting incidents using the Trust Incident Reporting system 9. EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY The jobholder must comply with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the individual needs of patients and their families. No person whether they are staff, patient or visitor should receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc. 10.
TRAINING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT The jobholder must take responsibility in agreement with his/her line manager for his/her own personal development by ensuring that Continuous Professional Development remains a priority. The jobholder will undertake all mandatory training required for the role. 11. COMMUNICATION & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS Matron All grades of nursing staff Allied Health Professionals Medical staff Facilities staff Patients, families, and Carers Social Care 12.
SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS i) PHYSICAL EFFORT: Frequent standing, sitting, walking, kneels and crouches to attend to patient needs. Responding to changes patient condition. Patient Care (e.g. drug administration).
Shift working. Moving & handling of patients and equipment daily: Patients - 10-120kg (with lifting aids). Equipment - medical equipment, specialised mattresses (weight 1-20kg). ii) MENTAL EFFORT: Continuous mental effort/concentration required in relation to responding to and meeting patients nursing care needs (e.g.
for 8-12 hour shift). Co-ordinating Ward or Department activities in absence of a Sister or Charge Nurse. Responding to changing circumstances (e.g. changes in patient condition, prioritisation of workload).
Dealing with complex and changing care needs of patients within an acute hospital environment (includes communication with relatives/carers). Calculating drug doses. Robust verbal and written communication skills always required. iii) EMOTIONAL EFFORT: Exposure to difficult situation including death and dying, distressed patients and relatives/carers.
Dealing with complex workload. Dealing with staffing issues and or performance issues on shift basis. iv) WORKING CONDITIONS: Temperature - should be controlled but may experience hot or cold work environment. Smells - dealing with body fluids.
Violence & Aggression - may experience violence and aggression from patients and or relatives or carers. Infection Control - exposure to patients with infections.