Staff Nurse - Ward J24

Overview

The Women's Clinical Service Unit at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust seeks registered nurses to support the Gynaecology specialty at St Jamess University Hospital in Leeds. The role involves working across the Gynaecology Outpatient Department, Ward J24 and the Gynaecology Assessment and Treatment Unit (GATU). Minimum contact is 17.25 hours per week, with a maximum of 34.5 hours, depending on the department's needs. The successful candidate will deliver high quality, patient centred care, support the unregistered nursing and Nurse Associate workforce, and work a 7 day pattern, including nights on Ward J24.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised programmes of care.
• Deliver care without supervision.
• Take charge of the ward or department as necessary in the absence of the Sister or Charge Nurse.
• Participate in in service training, preceptorship and mentorship of junior staff, post basic learners and students.
• Take responsibility as the prime care provider for a group of patients.
• Promote confidence in our commitment to provide excellent compassionate patient care.
• Maintain personal development.
• Support the service across a 7 day working pattern, including nights on Ward J24.

Qualifications

• Registered Adult Nurse Level 1 or 2.
• Valid UK NMC registration (or be a final year nursing student due to complete a UK adult nursing programme within 5 months).

Experience

• Understanding of current issues in health care.
• Knowledge of research and evidence based practice.
• Aware of the speciality of gynaecology.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Applicants must have a Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Sponsorship Eligibility

Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route.

Contact

Name: Helen Humphrey Shepherd / Sinaed Fitzgerald
Position: Matron / Ward Manager
Email: h.humphrey /

Application Note

We will close the advert early should we receive a high volume of applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible.