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Staff Nurse

Employer
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Location
Otley
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year
Closing date
14 Jan 2025
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Profession
Nurse
Grade
Band 5
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Working as a Staff Nurse for Leeds Community Healthcare Trust in a secure environment is very different from anything you will have done before we work as a community within a community. The Wharfedale Recovery Hub Bilberry and Heather units is located in Wharfedale hospital 2nd floor, Newall Car Road LS21 2LY Otley and is for patients who require a short stay for up to 6 weeks after being discharged from hospital. Home first is the ideal outcome for many patients leaving hospital, but a temporary stay in a setting that is a homely environment that can provide 24-hour care is sometimes required. Wharfedale recovery hubs provide rehabilitation and plan for their safe discharge to either a nursing/care home or to their own home. Our aim is to work with our patients and help them achieve their recovery goals with the support of our nursing and therapy team, which includes Occupational Therapists, Speech and language Therapists, Physiotherapists, Dieticians, Registered nurses, GP and Health Care support workers. The hub operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and you will support the patients on various shift patterns to maintain this operation.

Main duties of the job

Community nursing in the recovery hubs suits people who can work independently and within the wider multi-disciplinary team. Youll 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 have great communication skills and maintain a high standard of clinical work when carrying out nursing procedures. You will ensure compliance with our clinical governance framework, you will motivate colleagues, champion service user safety and dignity and drive continuous improvement. The post holder will be responsible for their designated workload within the bed base and will have access to support from a senior clinician The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of patients care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs of patient care working within an integrated health and social care Team 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.

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

Working as a Staff Nurse for Leeds Community Healthcare Trust in a secure environment is very different from anything you will have done before we work as a community within a community. The Wharfedale Recovery Hub Bilberry and Heather units is located in Wharfedale hospital 2nd floor, Newall Car Road LS21 2LY Otley and is for patients who require a short stay for up to 6 weeks after being discharged from hospital. Home first is the ideal outcome for many patients leaving hospital, but a temporary stay in a setting that is a homely environment that can provide 24-hour care is sometimes required. Wharfedale recovery hubs provide rehabilitation and plan for their safe discharge to either a nursing/care home or to their own home. Our aim is to work with our patients and help them achieve their recovery goals with the support of our nursing and therapy team, which includes Occupational Therapists, Speech and language Therapists, Physiotherapists, Dieticians, Registered nurses, GP and Health Care support workers.The hub operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and you will support the patients on various shift patterns to maintain this operation.Community nursing in the recovery hubs suits people who can work independently and within the wider multi-disciplinary team. Youll 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 have great communication skills and maintain a high standard of clinical work when carrying out nursing procedures. You will ensure compliance with our clinical governance framework, you will motivate colleagues, champion service user safety and dignity and drive continuous improvement.The post holder will be responsible for their designated workload within the bed base and will have access to support from a senior clinicianThe post holder will be responsible for the assessment of patients care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs of patient care working within an integrated health and social care TeamPlease 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 TrustWho 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 jobOur 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 WorkThis 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.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Wharfedale General Hospital

Newall Carr Road

Otley

West Yorkshire

LS21 2LY

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