Specialist Nurse Looked after and Care Leavers
We are looking for experienced SCPHN HV / SN or someone who has a specialist childrens nursing qualification to join an expanding nursing team for Looked after Children within Leeds Community Health Trust. The posts are full time and a part time posts (please contact us for hours available). You will be working in our friendly and supportive nursing team caring for our children and young people who are looked after by Leeds city council, alongside their families and care givers, to maximise their health potential and address their health inequalities. The successful applicant will be responsible for managing and monitoring the delivery and the heath care of looked after children and young people, age 0-17. You will work both directly and indirectly with children, young people, families and carers to complete to improve health outcomes. There is a hybrid approach to work within the team, working 50% of time from Kernal House Killingbeck Drive Leeds LS14 6UF, which is a shared base with childrens social care. If you would like make a difference to some of the citys most vulnerable yet resilient, fantastic children and young people, then we would like to hear from you. For any further details please email or call Lisa Bolton, Professional Lead for Looked After Children and Care Leavers, lisa.bolton@nhs.net Telephone 07944245217 or Angela Dillon, Designated Nurse for Looked After Children and Care Leavers, angela.dillon@nhs.net Telephone 07984547926.
Main duties of the job
The role holder will be working with some of the citys most deprived children and young people and be able to demonstrate an understanding of the challenges this brings to practice. Multi-agency and professional working is essential to this role, so you will need to possess excellent communication skills, be self- motivated, and have a keen desire to improve the outcomes for looked after children and their families. Day to day working will need excellent organisational and planning skills, as you will have responsibility for managing your own diary. As a team we want to encourage development within the role and there will be the opportunity to develop expertise in given areas. Applicants will need to have at least 2 years post registration experience and be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience in the field of looked after children and safeguarding.
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
The post holder will support the Professional Lead, to ensure that the organisation meets its contractual responsibilities to looked after children. The post holder will be responsible for their own caseload within their speciality area as an autonomous practitioner. In doing so, they will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient centred programmes of care to a specialist level 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 is grounded in evidence based theoretical and practical knowledge.
Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical
1.1.Demonstrates a detailed theoretical and practical knowledge of common aetiologies, pathologies, conditions and presentations involving a critical understanding of theories and principles
1.2.Demonstrates innovative and specialist skills to select methods and tools to holistically assess, plan, implement and evaluate in a complex and specialised field of work.
1.3.Demonstrates highly developed physical skills where dexterity and accuracy are important e.g. syringe pumps and infusions, manual treatments
1.4.Makes consistent judgements requiring complex fact analysis, interpretation and comparison of options and ensures clinical reasoning is reflected accurately in case records
1.5.Engages and actively involves the individual and, if appropriate, their family or 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 involvement and empowerment
1.6.Works to standards of proficiency identified by their professional and regulatory bodies performing clinical treatments or procedures to a competent standard
1.7.Prioritises their own workload, and that of the wider team, within agreed objectives deciding when to refer to others as appropriate.
1.8.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
1.9.Approaches each individual with care, compassion and sensitivity ensuring that these values are reflected in all areas of practice including the management of any complaints and compliments.
1.10.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
Desirable
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Kernel House, Killingbeck Drive
Leeds
LS14 6UF
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
VP4B0AFF41
Main duties of the job
The role holder will be working with some of the citys most deprived children and young people and be able to demonstrate an understanding of the challenges this brings to practice. Multi-agency and professional working is essential to this role, so you will need to possess excellent communication skills, be self- motivated, and have a keen desire to improve the outcomes for looked after children and their families. Day to day working will need excellent organisational and planning skills, as you will have responsibility for managing your own diary. As a team we want to encourage development within the role and there will be the opportunity to develop expertise in given areas. Applicants will need to have at least 2 years post registration experience and be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience in the field of looked after children and safeguarding.
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
The post holder will support the Professional Lead, to ensure that the organisation meets its contractual responsibilities to looked after children. The post holder will be responsible for their own caseload within their speciality area as an autonomous practitioner. In doing so, they will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient centred programmes of care to a specialist level 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 is grounded in evidence based theoretical and practical knowledge.
Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical
1.1.Demonstrates a detailed theoretical and practical knowledge of common aetiologies, pathologies, conditions and presentations involving a critical understanding of theories and principles
1.2.Demonstrates innovative and specialist skills to select methods and tools to holistically assess, plan, implement and evaluate in a complex and specialised field of work.
1.3.Demonstrates highly developed physical skills where dexterity and accuracy are important e.g. syringe pumps and infusions, manual treatments
1.4.Makes consistent judgements requiring complex fact analysis, interpretation and comparison of options and ensures clinical reasoning is reflected accurately in case records
1.5.Engages and actively involves the individual and, if appropriate, their family or 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 involvement and empowerment
1.6.Works to standards of proficiency identified by their professional and regulatory bodies performing clinical treatments or procedures to a competent standard
1.7.Prioritises their own workload, and that of the wider team, within agreed objectives deciding when to refer to others as appropriate.
1.8.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
1.9.Approaches each individual with care, compassion and sensitivity ensuring that these values are reflected in all areas of practice including the management of any complaints and compliments.
1.10.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
- Please refer to the job description and person specification in the supporting documents section.
Desirable
- Please refer to the job description and person specification in the supporting documents section.
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Kernel House, Killingbeck Drive
Leeds
LS14 6UF
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
VP4B0AFF41
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