Vacancy Introduction
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and dynamic Staff Nurses to join our expanding ambulatory neighbourhood clinic service. We have sites citywide providing care to ambulatory patients in clinic settings with referrals from primary care and LCH neighbourhood teams. We will work with you to develop your own personal development plan. 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. You will have great communication skills and maintain a high standard of clinical work when carrying out nursing procedures. You will be resilient, motivated, and adaptable to working in an ever-changing environment, 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.
The service runs Monday to Friday, covering more than one clinic location weekly and you will be required to provide annual leave and sickness cover at other locations around the city for service needs.
The post holder will be providing clinical treatment in a clinic setting working solo but will have access to senior clinicians for advice via MS teams or phone.
You will be responsible ensuring the delivery of:
- Managing complex wounds, Line Care, Catheter Care, Wound Care, Injections, suture removal etc.
- Managing a caseload of patients as an autonomous practitioner
- Complete clinical training needs and development, caseload reviews and in service training.
- Attend clinical supervision regularly
- Managing your clinic diary which will involve clinical decision making
- Provide clinical support and advice to administration, as well as patients/relatives/carers.
- Promote self-management where indicated for the patient
- Support and oversee student placements within the services
Working closely with colleagues in Neighbourhood teams, GP Practices and LCH Services providing the best care for patients.
Main duties of the job:
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 have great communication skills and maintain a high standard of clinical work. 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, 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.
For further information please contact Sallie Smith, 07958 004374, sallie.smith@nhs.net
Please Review the Job Description and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role.
Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers of applicants are reached.
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.
