Job summary
- Main area
- Rheumatology Infusion
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 279-6294055-JUN24
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Princess Royal Hospital
- Town
- Haywards Heath
- Salary
- £28,407 - £34,581 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/06/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Nurse - Rheumatology Infusion Nurse
Band 5
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the rheumatology day case infusion unit. This is a great introduction to the rheumatology team that is well-led , inclusive and supportive.
The unit is based at the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath in the Sussex Orthopaedic treatment centre and is a Monday to Friday service. The post involves providing infusion-based treatments and supporting the clinical administrative process.
It is an ideal role for someone who wishes to remain in a patient facing role that is less physically demanding than a general ward position.
Training will be provided in all aspects of the role which can be busy and varied.
Main duties of the job
- Undertake clinical administrative work to arrange infusion based treatments, including the interpretation of blood results.
- Administer intravenous infusions.
- Promote the health and well-being of patients.
- Maintain effective communication with people about routine and daily activities.
- Deliver evidence-based nursing care.
- Ensure efficient use of resources.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Liaising with the rheumatology nurse specialists and wider rheumatology and administrative teams for the booking of rheumatology day-case treatments.
- Liaising with the rheumatology nurse specialists and ward manager to ensure the safe and effective running of the infusion clinic
- Liaising with service users, carers and relatives
Role Summary
· Undertake clinical administrative work to arrange infusion based treatments.
· Administer intravenous infusions.
· Promote the health and well-being of patients.
· Maintain effective communication with people about routine and daily activities.
· Deliver evidence-based nursing care.
· Ensure efficient use of resources. Key Working Relationships
· Liaising with the rheumatology nurse specialists and wider rheumatology and administrative teams for the booking of rheumatology day-case treatments.
· Liaising with the rheumatology nurse specialists and ward manager to ensure the safe and effective running of the infusion clinic.
· Liaising with service users, carers and relatives
Please refer to attached job description
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- must hold current NMC pin number
qualification
Essential criteria
- able to undertake cannulation and venepuncture
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sam Harden
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07557758706
- Additional information
Sam harden
matron
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