Project Nurse/Midwife

NHS Jobs; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse or Midwife to join the Medicines Management and Pharmacy Services (MMPS) Nursing Team on a 12-month fixed‑term/secondment basis.

You will support medicines management, patient safety and quality improvement projects across the Trust, working with ward teams, matrons, pharmacists and other professionals to embed improvements in clinical practice.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Midwife with current practice registration.
• Experience at Band 5 level or above in a clinical setting.
• Interest in medicines management and patient safety.
• Experience delivering or supporting education and training for healthcare staff.
• Knowledge of clinical audit processes and service improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of medicines management, patient safety, quality improvement and education initiatives across the Trust.
• Collaborate with ward teams, matrons, senior nurses, pharmacists and other colleagues to implement improvements.
• Contribute to education and training activities and share best practices.
• Engage in Trust-wide improvement programmes and project work.

Skills

Registered Nurse or Midwife

Band 5 experience

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education and training delivery

Clinical audit knowledge

IT skills (MS Office)

Project/quality improvement experience

Ability to build relationships

Education

Nursing or midwifery qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

This role offers a unique opportunity to gain experience beyond a traditional clinical setting while maintaining close links with frontline care. You will join a welcoming team that encourages innovation, collaboration and professional development, providing exposure to senior clinical leaders and Trust-wide improvement programmes. Whether you are looking to develop your leadership skills, gain experience in quality improvement and project work, or broaden your understanding of medicines management, this role will provide an excellent platform for future career progression while allowing you to contribute to meaningful improvements across the Trust.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse or Midwife to join the Medicines Management and Pharmacy Services (MMPS) Nursing Team on a 12-month fixed-term/secondment basis. Working within a well-established Trust-wide team, you will support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of medicines management, patient safety, quality improvement and education initiatives that have a direct impact on patient care across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The role is Trust-wide and offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with ward teams, matrons, senior nurses, pharmacists and other multidisciplinary colleagues to implement and embed improvements in clinical practice.This is an excellent development opportunity for an individual who is passionate about patient safety, service improvement and staff development. We are looking for someone who is proactive, organised and able to build effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. You will have strong communication and presentation skills, an interest in education and training, and the ability to support change and improvement in busy clinical environments.

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

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse or Midwife to join the Medicines Management and Pharmacy Services (MMPS) Nursing Team on a 12-month fixed-term/secondment basis. Working within a well-established Trust-wide team, you will support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of medicines management, patient safety, quality improvement and education initiatives that have a direct impact on patient care across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The role is Trust-wide and offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with ward teams, matrons, senior nurses, pharmacists and other multidisciplinary colleagues to implement and embed improvements in clinical practice.This is an excellent development opportunity for an individual who is passionate about patient safety, service improvement and staff development. We are looking for someone who is proactive, organised and able to build effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. You will have strong communication and presentation skills, an interest in education and training, and the ability to support change and improvement in busy clinical environments.

Why you should join our Team

The Medicines Management and Pharmacy Services (MMPS) Nursing Team is a dynamic, supportive and forward-thinking team that works across Leeds Teaching Hospitals to improve patient safety, medicines management practice and the quality of care delivered to patients. Our team leads and supports a wide range of Trust-wide initiatives, including medicines safety projects, quality improvement programmes, education and training, clinical audits, policy development and the implementation of new ways of working. Working closely with nursing, medical, pharmacy and allied health professional colleagues, we are passionate about making a real difference to both patient and staff experience.

What you will bring to the role

We are looking for a Registered Nurse or Midwife who is keen to develop their skills in project delivery, quality improvement and medicines management. The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Experience working in a clinical environment at Band 5 level or above.
• An interest in medicines management, patient safety and improving clinical practice.
• Experience of delivering or supporting education and training for healthcare staff.
• Knowledge of clinical audit processes and an ability to support service improvement initiatives.
• Confidence in presenting information and engaging with a range of staff groups.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work independently whilst contributing effectively to a wider team.
• Effective IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Office applications.
• A flexible and proactive approach to supporting change across clinical services.

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities: People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

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.

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.