Job summary Planned Interview Date: 31/03/2025 The Urgent Care CSU is looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic, innovative, and experienced registered nurse who has a background and passion for nurse education and who has demonstrable experience in delivering this to staff. The individual must possess excellent organisational skill and be able to work well under pressure. The applicant must be able to demonstrate their commitment to developing our services within Emergency Medicine and Acute Medicine and staff, improving the patient experience whilst providing evidence of clinical teaching and be enthusiastic in their role of support and motivation.Urgent Care is dynamic and supportive; you will have the opportunity to work as part of a highly skilled, innovative, and friendly team. If you are looking for a challenge and are eager to provide high quality training and education to the team, then this is the opportunity for you.The job holder will play a lead role in ensuring the development of clinical staff both registered and unregistered. The job holder will enable the development of clinical practice mentors, assessors, and key trainers, providing supervision through on-site support and Trust wide continuous professional development activities. The post holder will be responsible for leading clinical education and associated resources in their designated clinical areas. The successful candidate will provide a high standard of education. Main duties of the job The job holder will support the assessment of the quality of clinical and other prac They will enhance the quality-of-care delivery from both the registered and unregistered workforce. The post holder may be line managing a junior clinical educator depending on the clinical service unit. Leeds General Infirmary Hospital (LGI) Site: o Adult Emergency Department (ED) o Paediatric Emergency Department (PED) o LGI Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) o LGI Extended Observation Unit (LEOU) o Minor Illness Stream St Jamess University Hospital (SJUH) Site: o Adult Emergency Department (ED) o SJUH Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) o SJUH Extended Observation Unit (JEOU) o GP Stream o Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) o Primary Care Access Line (PCAL) o Remote Monitoring Virtual Ward (RMVW) o J27: Acute Assessment Unit (AAU) o J28: Acute Assessment Unit (AAU) o High Observation unit (HOBs) You will be expected to lead the nursing contribution to service development, ensuring the pursuit of excellence in care. The job holder will lead on the implementation and monitoring of adherence to relevant clinical guidelines, audit, and research. They will function as a role model for registered and unregistered staff within the clinical area and Trust, enabling and supporting the development of interdisciplinary and cross city working to ensure the sharing of good practice and delivery of high quality, effective and efficient care. About us 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. 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 24 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number C9298-URG-0112 Job locations Leeds General Infirmary Great George Street Leeds LS1 3EX Job description Job responsibilities KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRE Qualification Registered Nurse (RN Adult for adult clinical areas or RN Child for childrens areas )or Operating Department Practitioner Relevant teaching and assessing qualification (essential) Degree level education in Nursing or evidence of working at that level Masters degree or post graduate level development equivalent to a masters Experience Significant and recent relevant clinical experience. Clinical experience within the speciality (essential ) Significant post registration experience in a junior leadership role eg Band 6 or equivalent Experience of clinical audit and standard setting Working with a wide range of professionals including medical, nursing and management colleagues Evidence of service development and or facilitation of change management Budgetary management experience (desirable) Understanding of performance management strategies Significant experience within a leadership position Skills Competent in organising own workload and that of others. Good problem solving and decision making abilities Coaching Skills Can evidence excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Including sensitive persuasive communication eg in supporting staff members through remedial processes Able to use word processing applications & current digital systems Routinely plan and deliver teaching session/programmes in a range of settings e.g formal/informal Evaluate and evidence the impact of support and change Evidence of continuous professional development of clinical skills Ability to teach, supervise and assess registered and unregistered staff Recruitment and selection Time management skills Able to present information to large groups of multi-professionals. Ability to work under pressure Clinical leadership Appraisal skills Self-confidence; used to lead, involve and challenge others appropriate Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail. Develops new skills in response to emerging knowledge and techniques. Influences the development of others through education and training. Knowledge Knowledge of current health policies and issues in nursing, midwifery, ODP and education Standards of professional practice Clinical & Quality Governance Frameworks and application Awareness of Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines, policies and structures Awareness of the Leeds Improvement Method Personal Attributes Act as positive role model. Good self-motivation and able to motivate staff Assertiveness, influencing and persuasion skills Good communication skills both written and verbal Professional attitude Able to work on/under own initiative. Ensures personal and professional behaviour and integrity at all times Compassionate and caring Flexibility, adaptable, capable of lateral thinking Positive approach to change Able to deliver feedback effectively Ability to monitor, maintain and improve service delivery 6. 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-centred 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: Commitment to delivering high quality patient care through positive and evidence based learning. Commitment to work professionally and effectively in a multi-disciplinary team to ensure patients needs are met. Commitment to show respect and value people as individuals. Commitment to maintaining own development and that of the clinical team. Commitment to motivate and reward the highest standard of nursing patient care. 7. CORE BEHAVIOURS AND SKILLS Leadership and management skills Teaching and assessing skills Preceptorship skills Organisational and Time management skills Quality improvement skills Understanding of evidence based practice research conscious Team player Learns from incidents and complaints Conflict resolution and Managing stress Uses initiative to resolve issues within their own control Ability to act professionally at all time Able to deliver feedback effectively Audit / benchmarking skills Ability to act professionally at all times Risk management skills People management skills Change management skills 8. CORE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING Awareness of Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines, policies and structures Support and assist in Identifying learning needs of individuals and teams and develop learning programmes to ensure these are met. Facilitate staff to achieve competencies. Facilitate a culture of shared learning. Act as a clinical role model, demonstrating evidence based practice, promoting best practice and providing challenge when appropriate Maintain and continuously improve own and others specialist knowledge. 9. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Leadership Support in providing leadership to the clinical team. Provide line management to junior Clincal Educators within the CSU Support and inspire staff to provide efficient, effective, safe, quality care to patients Deliver a positive patient experience Support in the delivery of an effective, safe, quality service within budgetary envelope Anticipate problems and take preventative or mitigating actions, or have contingency plans available Able to make comparison of a range of factors to enable analysis of a number of options Collates and records quantitative and qualitative data to provide evidence of productivity, outcomes and quality, through audit and research Leads the development, management and promotion of the service ensuring the delivery of high quality, cost-effective care. Support and participate in local and trust-wide recruitment events Provide support to the clinical teams to develop new ways of working Provide effective leadership in the development of staff at all levels Motivate staff in the delivery of quality patient care Contribute to the recruitment and selection process Contribute to Nursing, Midwifery & AHP objectives and service improvement. Understanding of performance management strategies. Provide complex, sensitive information where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training or empathic skills are required, e.g. through. supporting remedial actions to improve an individuals performance Promote the building of effective teams and collaboration between teams. Work with Matron to lead the development of ward/department nursing practice, reflecting the Clinical Service Unit and Trust business plans Deputise in the Matrons absence. Motivate staff in the delivery of quality patient care. Supervise clinical delivery of care competencies. Delegate and empower staff whilst maintaining overall, continuing responsibility and accountability. Investigate and respond to accidents, complaints, untoward incidents and other significant events. Clinical Work in Partnership with Matron, Team Leaders, Senior Sisters/Charge Nurses in the development of department/ward practice, reflecting LTHT strategic education and workforce delivery plans. Contribute to the training needs analysis for individuals and clinical need. Responsible for the direct delivery of clinical education (this will include the teaching and demonstration of a range of clinical skills and medical devices). Provide high quality care as an expert practitioner and act as a role model and resource for advice, support and guidance. Deliver complex information to patients and staff Act in accordance with the relevant professional code ie. NMC or HCPC Fulfil the requirements as directed by the Nursing and Midwifery Council to maintain and revalidate registration. Ensure and promote the maintenance of a safe, clean and secure working environment. Assist with maintenance of accurate training records using LTHT documentation and electronic staff records (ESR). Undertake duties on wards or departments as and when required by service demands or patient need. Act in such a way that safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults at all times. Is familiar with and adheres to, the LTHT safeguarding policies. Raise concerns with regards to risk, danger, malpractice or wrong doing by following the LTHT Whistleblowing policy and supporting processes. Supervise clinical staff to promote the delivery of excellent clinical standards. Provide a visible clinical lead and role model to the team by delivering high quality compassionate care as an expert practitioner. Instigates and manages change within a complex environment. Ensure that documentation standards are maintained in accordance with NMC, HCPC and LTHT guidelines, whether written or computerised. Promote and maintain positive working relationships between all staff, internal and external to the Trust, involved in the care of patients Help to set, monitor and seek to continuously improve standards and the quality of patient care, including those standards defined in local and national guidance. Set, monitor and seek to continuously improve standards and the quality of patient care, including those standards defined in local and national guidance. Quality Improvement Has a responsibility to improve the quality and safety of our services. Be proactive in promoting and supporting the Leeds Improvement Method. Job description Job responsibilities KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRE Qualification Registered Nurse (RN Adult for adult clinical areas or RN Child for childrens areas )or Operating Department Practitioner Relevant teaching and assessing qualification (essential) Degree level education in Nursing or evidence of working at that level Masters degree or post graduate level development equivalent to a masters Experience Significant and recent relevant clinical experience. Clinical experience within the speciality (essential ) Significant post registration experience in a junior leadership role eg Band 6 or equivalent Experience of clinical audit and standard setting Working with a wide range of professionals including medical, nursing and management colleagues Evidence of service development and or facilitation of change management Budgetary management experience (desirable) Understanding of performance management strategies Significant experience within a leadership position Skills Competent in organising own workload and that of others. Good problem solving and decision making abilities Coaching Skills Can evidence excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Including sensitive persuasive communication eg in supporting staff members through remedial processes Able to use word processing applications & current digital systems Routinely plan and deliver teaching session/programmes in a range of settings e.g formal/informal Evaluate and evidence the impact of support and change Evidence of continuous professional development of clinical skills Ability to teach, supervise and assess registered and unregistered staff Recruitment and selection Time management skills Able to present information to large groups of multi-professionals. Ability to work under pressure Clinical leadership Appraisal skills Self-confidence; used to lead, involve and challenge others appropriate Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail. Develops new skills in response to emerging knowledge and techniques. Influences the development of others through education and training. Knowledge Knowledge of current health policies and issues in nursing, midwifery, ODP and education Standards of professional practice Clinical & Quality Governance Frameworks and application Awareness of Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines, policies and structures Awareness of the Leeds Improvement Method Personal Attributes Act as positive role model. Good self-motivation and able to motivate staff Assertiveness, influencing and persuasion skills Good communication skills both written and verbal Professional attitude Able to work on/under own initiative. Ensures personal and professional behaviour and integrity at all times Compassionate and caring Flexibility, adaptable, capable of lateral thinking Positive approach to change Able to deliver feedback effectively Ability to monitor, maintain and improve service delivery 6. 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-centred 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: Commitment to delivering high quality patient care through positive and evidence based learning. Commitment to work professionally and effectively in a multi-disciplinary team to ensure patients needs are met. Commitment to show respect and value people as individuals. Commitment to maintaining own development and that of the clinical team. Commitment to motivate and reward the highest standard of nursing patient care. 7. CORE BEHAVIOURS AND SKILLS Leadership and management skills Teaching and assessing skills Preceptorship skills Organisational and Time management skills Quality improvement skills Understanding of evidence based practice research conscious Team player Learns from incidents and complaints Conflict resolution and Managing stress Uses initiative to resolve issues within their own control Ability to act professionally at all time Able to deliver feedback effectively Audit / benchmarking skills Ability to act professionally at all times Risk management skills People management skills Change management skills 8. CORE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING Awareness of Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines, policies and structures Support and assist in Identifying learning needs of individuals and teams and develop learning programmes to ensure these are met. Facilitate staff to achieve competencies. Facilitate a culture of shared learning. Act as a clinical role model, demonstrating evidence based practice, promoting best practice and providing challenge when appropriate Maintain and continuously improve own and others specialist knowledge. 9. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Leadership Support in providing leadership to the clinical team. Provide line management to junior Clincal Educators within the CSU Support and inspire staff to provide efficient, effective, safe, quality care to patients Deliver a positive patient experience Support in the delivery of an effective, safe, quality service within budgetary envelope Anticipate problems and take preventative or mitigating actions, or have contingency plans available Able to make comparison of a range of factors to enable analysis of a number of options Collates and records quantitative and qualitative data to provide evidence of productivity, outcomes and quality, through audit and research Leads the development, management and promotion of the service ensuring the delivery of high quality, cost-effective care. Support and participate in local and trust-wide recruitment events Provide support to the clinical teams to develop new ways of working Provide effective leadership in the development of staff at all levels Motivate staff in the delivery of quality patient care Contribute to the recruitment and selection process Contribute to Nursing, Midwifery & AHP objectives and service improvement. Understanding of performance management strategies. Provide complex, sensitive information where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training or empathic skills are required, e.g. through. supporting remedial actions to improve an individuals performance Promote the building of effective teams and collaboration between teams. Work with Matron to lead the development of ward/department nursing practice, reflecting the Clinical Service Unit and Trust business plans Deputise in the Matrons absence. Motivate staff in the delivery of quality patient care. Supervise clinical delivery of care competencies. Delegate and empower staff whilst maintaining overall, continuing responsibility and accountability. Investigate and respond to accidents, complaints, untoward incidents and other significant events. Clinical Work in Partnership with Matron, Team Leaders, Senior Sisters/Charge Nurses in the development of department/ward practice, reflecting LTHT strategic education and workforce delivery plans. Contribute to the training needs analysis for individuals and clinical need. Responsible for the direct delivery of clinical education (this will include the teaching and demonstration of a range of clinical skills and medical devices). Provide high quality care as an expert practitioner and act as a role model and resource for advice, support and guidance. Deliver complex information to patients and staff Act in accordance with the relevant professional code ie. NMC or HCPC Fulfil the requirements as directed by the Nursing and Midwifery Council to maintain and revalidate registration. Ensure and promote the maintenance of a safe, clean and secure working environment. Assist with maintenance of accurate training records using LTHT documentation and electronic staff records (ESR). Undertake duties on wards or departments as and when required by service demands or patient need. Act in such a way that safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults at all times. Is familiar with and adheres to, the LTHT safeguarding policies. Raise concerns with regards to risk, danger, malpractice or wrong doing by following the LTHT Whistleblowing policy and supporting processes. Supervise clinical staff to promote the delivery of excellent clinical standards. Provide a visible clinical lead and role model to the team by delivering high quality compassionate care as an expert practitioner. Instigates and manages change within a complex environment. Ensure that documentation standards are maintained in accordance with NMC, HCPC and LTHT guidelines, whether written or computerised. Promote and maintain positive working relationships between all staff, internal and external to the Trust, involved in the care of patients Help to set, monitor and seek to continuously improve standards and the quality of patient care, including those standards defined in local and national guidance. Set, monitor and seek to continuously improve standards and the quality of patient care, including those standards defined in local and national guidance. Quality Improvement Has a responsibility to improve the quality and safety of our services. Be proactive in promoting and supporting the Leeds Improvement Method. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse / ODP (RN Adult for adult clinical areas or RN Child for childrens areas ) Recognised teaching/assessing qualification Degree Level Education or evidence of working towards. Masters degree or post graduate level development equivalent to a masters Other Criteria Essential Excellent written and verbal skills. Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload. Skills and knowledge required to lead and develop team members Skills & Behaviours Essential Evidence of continued professional development Willing to undergo training as necessary Compassionate and caring Capable of lateral thinking Motivator of self and others Positive approach to change Assertive courageous Flexible Adaptable Able to manage stress in self and others Desirable Understanding of training needs in relation to post Experience Essential Significant experience in a junior leadership role eg Band 6 or equivilant Working with a wide range of professionals including medical, nursing and management colleagues Audit and standard setting Desirable Clinical Experience within the specialty. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse / ODP (RN Adult for adult clinical areas or RN Child for childrens areas ) Recognised teaching/assessing qualification Degree Level Education or evidence of working towards. Masters degree or post graduate level development equivalent to a masters Other Criteria Essential Excellent written and verbal skills. Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload. Skills and knowledge required to lead and develop team members Skills & Behaviours Essential Evidence of continued professional development Willing to undergo training as necessary Compassionate and caring Capable of lateral thinking Motivator of self and others Positive approach to change Assertive courageous Flexible Adaptable Able to manage stress in self and others Desirable Understanding of training needs in relation to post Experience Essential Significant experience in a junior leadership role eg Band 6 or equivilant Working with a wide range of professionals including medical, nursing and management colleagues Audit and standard setting Desirable Clinical Experience within the specialty. 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Leeds Teaching Hospitals Address Leeds General Infirmary Great George Street Leeds LS1 3EX Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)