Vacancy Introduction
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and dynamic Staff Nurses to join our Integrated Neighbourhood Teams in the North of Leeds. We have posts available now in all teams.
We have bases in Wetherby, Chapeltown, Seacroft and Meanwood, providing 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.
We have split our ways of working into planned care and unplanned care, ie call outs and urgent assessments and there is the opportunity to work solely in the unplanned response service or both. In the unplanned Response Service, you will be working more closely with our Frailty Ward Matrons.
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 contact Christina Collins Operational Support Manager 07947 273925 for more information about the role.
We will not accept international applicants as we have a separate application process for international applicants.
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.
Please Review the Job Description and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role.
Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers applicants is 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.
