About this role
Job summary This is a fantastic opportunity for highly motivated Registered Nurses to join the team working within one of the UK's leading Interventional Cardiology Centres.
We are looking for Registered Nurses with a can do attitude who will deliver quality services with compassion.
Main duties of the job These posts are being offered to support the opening of our newly renovated cardiac catheter labs. With the highest spec and state of the art equipment to transform our department into a coveted place to work and a welcoming environment for our patients.
Successful applicants will become part of a multi-professional team caring for patients undergoing a variety of emergency, urgent and elective cardiac procedures including interventional and primary PCI, TAVI, Pacing and Catheter Ablation.
The position will involve working bank holidays, weekends and nights on-call.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Senior Sister Christine Gill 0113 3925340 or [email protected].
About us The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.
Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.
We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.
Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Job description Job responsibilities Why you should join our Team
Previous experience of working within a Cardiac Catheter Laboratory is not essential as a full training programme will be offered on successful appointment.
Ideal candidates must possess a positive attitude and be committed to delivering high quality patient care. This role will also provide the opportunity to develop leadership skills within a forward thinking dynamic team.
To provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised programmes of care.
To deliver care without supervision.
To take charge of the ward or department as necessary in the absence of the Sister or Charge Nurse.
To participate in the in-service training, preceptorship and mentorship of junior staff, post basic learners and students.
To take responsibility as the prime care provider for a group of patients.
To promote confidence in our commitment to provide excellent compassionate patient care.
What you will bring to the role Criteria:
Registered Adult Nurse (Level 1 or 2)
Willing to undergo training as necessary
Current issues in healthcare
Ability to demonstrate and explain skills to other staff
Excellent interpersonal skills
Understanding of skills and knowledge required to develop team members
Good written and verbal skills
Able to provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised programmes of care
Ability to organise and prioritise workload
Capable of lateral thinking (desirable)
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
For questions about this job, contact: Christine Gill
Senior Sister
[email protected] / 0113 3925340
Shortlisting Date: w/c 3rd August Interview Date: w/c 10th August
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
We are….
Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind
Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our priorities:
People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes
Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, 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. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
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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.
Employer details Employer name Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address Leeds General Infirmary
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS1 3EX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)