Staff Nurse (XR05)

NHS

  • Leeds
  • £31,049-37,796 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
A fantastic exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen at Chapel Allerton Hospital. We are currently looking for dynamic self-motivated Band 5 Staff Nurses to join our team on ward C5 Day Case Unit. We are looking for enthusiastic individual to ensure expert high-quality care is delivered.C5 is a busy Rheumatology/Dermatology/IBD Day Case Infusion Unit. The unit is open from Monday to Friday, 08:00 18:00. We do not open weekends and bank holidays. Typically, we look after more than 50 patients on IV infusions daily. C5 is nurse led ward and has recently merged with Gastroenterology/IBD from 01/07/2025.C5 has vacancies for 2 Band 5 nurses, we are looking for individuals who are committed to providing an excellent service.An opportunity to gain Chemotherapy competencies for non-oncology patients, cannulation & venepuncture. Excellent communication skills are essential to work alongside the Leeds Way values to support safe and effective patient care.If you feel you have or would like to gain the experience, skills and drive to take on this new challenge then please contact Juliet Remmer ward Manager on 01133924508. Informal discussion or visits are actively encouraged.Main duties of the jobThe jobholder will play an essential role treating patients with a bay of patients on each shift. Administering Intravenous & Sub cutaneous medications. You will treat a wide range of conditions including Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus, Connective tissue disease, Urticaria, & CrohnsAbout usLeeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.By bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving forward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that change.WYAAT is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. The Partnerships ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health and wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual trust, supports that ambition.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.DetailsDate posted03 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£31,049 to £37,796 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference numberC9298-NUR-690Job locationsChapel Allerton HospitalChapeltown RoadLeedsLS7 4SAJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe role is to provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised programmes of care. You will deliver care without supervision and take responsibility as the prime care provider for a group of patients and at all times promote confidence in our commitment to provide excellent compassionate patient care.The role will involve taking charge of the ward or department as necessary in the absence of the Sister or Charge Nurse.You will participate in the in-service training, preceptorship and mentorship of junior staff, post basic learners and students as well as maintaining your personal development.The jobholder will work within an environment caring for adult patients. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe role is to provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised programmes of care. You will deliver care without supervision and take responsibility as the prime care provider for a group of patients and at all times promote confidence in our commitment to provide excellent compassionate patient care.The role will involve taking charge of the ward or department as necessary in the absence of the Sister or Charge Nurse.You will participate in the in-service training, preceptorship and mentorship of junior staff, post basic learners and students as well as maintaining your personal development.The jobholder will work within an environment caring for adult patients.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Registered Adult Nurse Level 1 or 2)
  • Has current registration on the appropriate part of the NMC register.
  • Willing to undergo training as necessary
  • Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.
  • Ability to travel in between Trust premises and patient homes for posts that involve community visits
  • Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy
ExperienceEssential
  • Current issues in health care
  • Caring, compassionate & motivated
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
  • Ability to act professionally at all times.
  • Ability to organise self and others.
  • Teaching and assessing skills
  • Team player.
  • Effective time management skills
  • Teaching and assessing skills
  • Team player.
  • Effective time management skills
  • Able to provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised programmes of care
  • Good written and verbal skills
  • Ability to organise and prioritise workload
  • Understanding of skills and knowledge required to develop team members
  • Effective numeracy skills e.g. accurate drug calculations.
Desirable
  • Awareness of speciality
  • Capable of lateral thinking
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Registered Adult Nurse Level 1 or 2)
  • Has current registration on the appropriate part of the NMC register.
  • Willing to undergo training as necessary
  • Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.
  • Ability to travel in between Trust premises and patient homes for posts that involve community visits
  • Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy
ExperienceEssential
  • Current issues in health care
  • Caring, compassionate & motivated
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
  • Ability to act professionally at all times.
  • Ability to organise self and others.
  • Teaching and assessing skills
  • Team player.
  • Effective time management skills
  • Teaching and assessing skills
  • Team player.
  • Effective time management skills
  • Able to provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised programmes of care
  • Good written and verbal skills
  • Ability to organise and prioritise workload
  • Understanding of skills and knowledge required to develop team members
  • Effective numeracy skills e.g. accurate drug calculations.
Desirable
  • Awareness of speciality
  • Capable of lateral thinking

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