About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse to join our Children's Community Nursing Service, working across Hannah House and our Continuing Care & Health Short Breaks Team.
Our service provides specialist care to children and young people with highly complex health needs, disabilities and life-limiting conditions. Working across both settings offers a unique opportunity to develop extensive clinical expertise whilst providing care in respite and community environments. Hannah House delivers 24-hour planned and emergency short-break care, while Continuing Care & Health Short Breaks provides specialist packages of care within children's own homes.
Applications are welcomed from both experienced and newly qualified nurses. A full induction programme, preceptorship and ongoing development opportunities will be provided to support your professional growth.
The service operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and requires flexibility to work days, nights, weekends and bank holidays. Access to transport with business insurance is essential.
There are 2 positions available - Permanent, 34.5 hours per week, Fixed Term until August 2027, 23 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for children and young people with a wide range of complex and life-limiting conditions.
Working across Hannah House and community settings, you will deliver specialist nursing care including tracheostomy and ventilation care, enteral feeding, medication administration, central venous access care, moving and handling and ongoing clinical assessment. You will support children and young people to access meaningful activities and provide support, education and reassurance to families.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, coordinate shifts and care delivery, support and mentor colleagues and contribute to maintaining high standards of clinical practice across the service. We are looking for nurses who are compassionate, adaptable, organised and committed to delivering exceptional care.
For an informal discussion please contact: Rachel Jackson, Operational Team Manager.
This vacancy is eligible for Sponsorship from Leeds Community Healthcare Trust.
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.
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.
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Person Specification
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Hannah House
Coppice Head, Rothwell
Leeds
LS26 0DX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)