Job summary

The North and West Yorkshire Haemophilia Network encompass the Haemophilia Centres in Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust (adults and paediatrics), Bradford Royal Infirmary and York District hospital with a patient population of approximately 1800. Based at St Jamess Hospital, the post holder will care for adults with a variety of bleeding disorders.

Main duties of the job

The jobholder will be actively involved in providing direct and indirect compassionate care for patients in support of and supervised by a registered practitioner.

The jobholder will assist in the overall implementation of care as part of the multi professional team. The jobholder is expected to deliver and maintain high standards of acute and planned care. The jobholder will be skilled in taking appropriate action(s) to achieve the planned outcome.

The jobholder will contribute to the maintenance of an environment for effective care.

The jobholder will be expected to practice in accordance with Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust (LTHT) policies, guidelines, standards and statutory requirements and operate within the Knowledge and Skills framework (KSF) and defined competency boundaries

About us

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-centered

Collaborative

Fair

Accountable

Empowered

All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values.

Additionally, the following are core values which relate specifically to this post:

Respect the contribution of all members within the team and the importance of working together to provide quality and safe patient care.

Commitment to contributing to a quality service in an efficient and effective manner.

Commitment to ensuring each person is entitled to respect, dignity, equal and human rights.

Recognises the importance of confidentiality.

Commitment to support, uphold and demonstrate the core values and behaviours of LTHT.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Date posted

11 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9298-NUR-630

Job locations

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE

The jobholder will be actively involved in providing direct and indirect compassionate care for patients in support of and supervised by a registered practitioner.

The jobholder will assist in the overall implementation of care as part of the multi professional team. The jobholder is expected to deliver and maintain high standards of acute and planned care. The jobholder will be skilled in taking appropriate action(s) to achieve the planned outcome.

The jobholder will contribute to the maintenance of an environment for effective care.

The jobholder will be expected to practice in accordance with Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust (LTHT) policies, guidelines, standards and statutory requirements and operate within the Knowledge and Skills framework (KSF) and defined competency boundaries.

. JOB DIMENSIONS

The jobholder will work within a ward or clinical department.

. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Qualifications

NVQ 2 in Health and Social care, Level 2 Diploma in Healthcare Support, or equivalent health care related qualification

- It may be necessary to complete additional modules within the first 12 months of employment to comply with Trust core module requirements

The Care Certificate or in the absence of this the jobholder must successfully attain the Care Certificate within the first 3 months of employment.

Internal applicants only in the absence of a relevant level 2 healthcare qualification -

Experience within a Band 2 CSW post OR experience of providing care in a professional or personal capacity

Basic Maths and English Level 1 (GCSE 1-9 (A*-G)) or equivalent or a Level 1 pass in LTHT literacy and numeracy assessment

Experience

Substantial experience of working within a healthcare setting delivering clinical and or personal care (Internal Candidates please see guidance on the above qualification section)

Training

Commitment to undergo training and education as required within the role

It may be necessary to complete level 3 modules to meet service needs e.g. venepuncture.

Special Knowledge

Insight into role and responsibilities of post

Basic IT skills

Disposition / Attitude

Good interpersonal skills

Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

Patient focused

Positive, compassionate, and caring attitude

Courageous

Motivated

Practical Skills

Effectively communicate with patients, their families and or carers and members of the multidisciplinary team

Competent in written and verbal communication skills

Competent in the use of information technology

Able to accept delegation and work without direct supervision although supervision will always be available

THE LEEDS WAY VALUES

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-centered

Collaborative

Fair

Accountable

Empowered

All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values.

Additionally, the following are core values which relate specifically to this post:

Respect the contribution of all members within the team and the importance of working together to provide quality and safe patient care.

Commitment to contributing to a quality service in an efficient and effective manner.

Commitment to ensuring each person is entitled to respect, dignity, equal and human rights.

Recognises the importance of confidentiality.

Commitment to support, uphold and demonstrate the core values and behaviours of LTHT

. CORE BEHAVIOURS AND SKILLS

Personal - Caring

Compassionate

Motivated

Courageous

Communication - Literacy (Level 1 standard)

Numeracy (Level 1 standard)

Verbal, non-verbal

Responsibility to others- Reliable

Trustworthy

Adaptable

Safety Care of environment

Moving and handling

Fire and evacuation.

. CORE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

Principles of infection control

Customer relations

Maintaining a safe environment

Emergency procedures

Equality and diversity

. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Communication and Working Relationship

Establish and maintain effective communication with patients, families, and carers

Develop and maintain appropriate relationships, communication, and teamwork with members of the multi-disciplinary team within the ward and or department

Assist in the welcome and reception of patients into the clinical area

Demonstrate a variety of communication skills with patients who may have communication needs and difficulties e.g. confusion, dementia or other linguistic issues

Communicate effectively with all health, social care providers, voluntary sectors, and emergency services

Maintain clear, concise, and legible documentation adhering to standards in accordance with trust policies and guidance

Ensure compliance with Trust policies and procedures regarding confidentiality of data and data security

Communicate with colleagues and members of the multi-disciplinary team clearly and effectively in written, verbal, and electronic format (this may include accessing and updating patient records on central databases or electronic systems).

Occasionally participates in and contribute to local audits (e.g. hand hygiene audit)

Escalate concerns with regards to patients physical or psychological needs, or changes in their clinical condition to a registered practitioner within appropriate time frames

Effective use of communication skills when responding to patients, relatives or carers concerns and complaints, contributing to the ward, unit or department team action plan to achieve local resolution.

Clinical activities to be undertaken under the direction and supervision of a registered practitioner.

Provide and deliver a high standard of compassionate personal care recognising and meeting the specific needs of the patients

Following training and assessment, competently undertake agreed clinical tasks relevant to the post and clinical area

Acknowledge any limitations of competence in accepting care activities outside agreed limitations and inform a registered practitioner

Assist in planning, implementation, and evaluation of individual programmes of care for patients

Document interventions performed, and care delivered, ensuring that the record is countersigned by a registered practitioner

Assist in the recording of fluid balance, reporting discrepancies to a registered practitioner.

Assist the patient with all aspects of their personal hygiene.

Assist in the safe moving and handling of all patients utilising appropriate equipment.

Assist the patient with their elimination needs, including bowel and urinary catheter care.

Provide care for patients with reduced mobility; to include skin integrity, pressure area care and measurement/application of anti-embolic stockings

Assist in ensuring patients nutritional needs are met.

Carry out clinical observations on patients, recording and reporting abnormalities and changes in patients condition to the registered practitioner

Utilise early warning score indicators (e.g. NEWS) to recognise any patient deterioration and or sudden change in condition, reporting immediately to a registered practitioner.

Collect equipment for clinical procedures as directed by the registered practitioner. Safely dispose of equipment, post procedure, restocking where appropriate

Assist in safe and appropriate use and maintenance of equipment

Assist in the correct handling and dispatch of specimens

Safe disposal of soiled linen and clinical waste from the ward or department

Participate in the process of involving relatives/carers in the provision of patient care

Contribute to the psychological and spiritual needs of patients using diversionary and comfort measures as appropriate

Assist in the performing of last offices for deceased patients.

Undertake the escort of patients to other departments and ward as instructed by a registered practitioner

Organise and prioritise time effectively

Undertake duties on different wards, departments, or clinical areas as and when required by service demands

Act in such a way that always safeguards the health and wellbeing of children & vulnerable adults. Is familiar with and adheres to, the LTHT safeguarding policies.

Other Responsibilities

Participate in the use of the Leeds Improvement Method to improve the quality and safety of the service.

Contribute to the prevention and control of infection in line with Trust guidelines

Assist in maintenance of accurate records and documentation, regarding legal requirements, confidentiality, and management of information.

Ensure that essential information on the patients condition and progress is recorded in accordance with Trust guidelines

Understand and demonstrate the need to maintain and respect patient confidentiality

Promote and value the rights, responsibilities and diversity of people ensuring religious and cultural needs are addressed