About this role
Job summary Successful applicants must be committed, prepared to provide high quality evidence-based care but be flexible and proactive in adapting to meet the needs of the service. You will possess effective communication skills and have the ability to work efficiently as part of a team. The work is varied, changes quickly and can be challenging.
If you are motivated, dedicated, passionate and ready to further develop your knowledge and skills in looking after the acutely unwell adult we would love to hear from you. Applicants must be prepared to work a shift pattern over a 24-hour period 7 days per week.
All applicants are required to have current UK NMC registration, with evidence of registrant clinical practice in the UK, or be a final-year nursing student studying in the UK.
Main duties of the job Would you like to join and enthusiastic, dynamic friendly team working in a fast-paced acute environment? We are delighted to offer this exciting opportunity to become part of the Emergency Departments at St James Hospital and Leeds General Infirmary.
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 For questions about this job, contact:
Hannah Haley Senior Sister [email protected]
Job Summary Would you like to join and enthusiastic, dynamic friendly team working in a fast-paced acute environment? We are delighted to offer this exciting opportunity to become part of the Emergency Departments at St James Hospital and Leeds General Infirmary.
Why you should join our Team Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Emergency operates across two main sites at St James’ Hospital and Leeds General Infirmary and has a designated Children’s Hospital. We are also the regional Trauma centre for adults and paediatrics. We see approximately 210,000 patients per year from a wide range of social and ethnic groups, making it one of the largest acute hospital trusts in England. Clinical working areas include Majors, Minors and Resus. We have a dedicated Clinical Practice Educator Team to ensure robust support and education as you begin your new journey.
What you will bring to the role Successful applicants must be committed, prepared to provide high quality evidence-based care but be flexible and proactive in adapting to meet the needs of the service. You will possess effective communication skills and have the ability to work efficiently as part of a team. The work is varied, changes quickly and can be challenging.
If you are motivated, dedicated, passionate and ready to further develop your knowledge and skills in looking after the acutely unwell adult we would love to hear from you. Applicants must be prepared to work a shift pattern over a 24-hour period 7 days per week.
All applicants are required to have current UK NMC registration, with evidence of registrant clinical practice in the UK, or be a final-year nursing student studying in the UK.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.
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 Cross Site
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS9 7TF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)