Job summaryAre you a registered nurse with an aspiration for working in the community to improve outcomes for children, young people and families? If so Leeds Community Healthcare has an unique and exciting development opportunity for you to join our 0-19 Service, initially as a Staff Nurse onto our development programme. This will support you to acquire public health skills and experience as you then move onto the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) Programme offered at Leeds Beckett University and on successful completion of the course, return to the Service as either a Band 6 health visitor or school nurse. You'll need to be: passionate about making a real difference a good team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills able to work effectively with service users and other agencies and professionals. committed to undertaking the SCPHN course meet the university entrance requirements - DipHE (or above) or evidence of previous learning to this levelMain duties of the jobCore business hours are 8.30 to 5 - Monday to Friday. A typical working week could include: supporting families with children who have complex needs; managing health needs assessments and attending review meetings for children looked after; transfer into area visits; triaging A&E attendances and offering follow up support to families; providing medical conditions training to schools and on a 1:1 basis with parents; offering short term packages of care to families/young people requiring specific support; signposting to other key services and completing referrals as appropriate. These skills and experiences will support your journey to be a qualified SCPHN alongside developmental shadowing opportunities, bespoke supervision and taking on lead roles to enhance care provision. If you have at the heart of your practice a key desire to make a real difference wed love you to contact us for further information prior to submitting your application. Your next exciting career move?#ItStartsHereAbout usWho 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.ukclick 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.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesJob PurposeThe post holder will be responsible for their designated workload within their speciality area with access to the support, advice and management from a senior clinician whilst not directly supervised. In doing so, they will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient centred programmes of care ensuring that they practice within their sphere of competence and knowledge. The post holder will work to professional protocols and regulatory body codes, standards and guidance at all times ensuring that their practice is grounded in the best available evidence based theoretical and practical knowledge.Key Responsibilities:1. Clinical1.1. Demonstrates a broad theoretical and practical knowledge of common aetiologies, pathologies, conditions and presentations1.2. Demonstrates the ability to apply theory to practice at a proficient level when assessing, planning, treating and reviewing using a holistic philosophy1.3. Highly developed physical skills in order to demonstrate accuracy and dexterity when delivering care and treatments essential to clinical role e.g. preparation of medications, manipulation of equipment1.4. Makes judgements requiring analysis, interpretation and comparison of options and ensures clinical reasoning is reflected accurately in case records1.5. Engages and actively involves the individual and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of treatment and/or care by using person-centred techniques to promote a culture of involvement and empowerment1.6. Works to standards of proficiency identified by their professional and regulatory bodies performing clinical treatments/procedures to a competent standard1.7. Prioritises their own workload within agreed objectives deciding when to refer to others as appropriate.1.8. Approaches each individual with care, compassion and sensitivity ensuring that these values are reflected in the management of any complaints and compliments1.9. Provides and receives complex, sensitive or contentious information where motivational, persuasive, empathetic, negotiating and reassurance skills are required whilst demonstrating an understanding of barriers to communication.1.10. To comply with the organisations Infection Prevention and Control requirements, including bare below the elbows dress code for staff with a direct care delivery role.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialProfessional degree or diploma in relevant field.Appropriate NMC registration.Must be willing to participate in any relevant training identified to develop skills required to carry out duties.Maintains a portfolio of CPD in line with regulatory body standards.DesirableSupporting Learning in Practice (SLIP) or equivalent.Skills and AttributesEssentialAssessment, planning and evaluation skills.Effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including communicating complex or potentially distressing information to patients / carers.Risk assessment skills.Reflective practice skills.Able to research, understand and evaluate evidence in order to contribute to practice development.Displays care, compassion, sensitivity and responsiveness to other peoples feelings and needs.Able to work as part of a team, co-operating to work together and in conjunction with others and willing to help and assist wherever possible and appropriate.Able to develop, establish and maintain positive relationships with others both internal and external to the organisation and with patients and their carers.Able to work under pressure, dealing with peaks and troughs in workload.Positive and flexible attitude to dealing with change; willing to change and accept change and to explore new ways of doing things and approaches.Highly motivated and reliable.DesirableExperience in research and/or clinical audit.ExperienceEssentialPre-registration experience in the clinical field or a closely related clinical area.Working as part of a wider multidisciplinary team.DesirableWorking in community or primary care based teams.Experience of facilitating clinical supervision.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameLeeds Community Healthcare NHS TrustAddressBuilding 3 White Rose ParkMillshaw Park LaneLeedsLS11 0DLEmployer's websitehttps://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)