Job summary
Medical Treatment Unit is a Nurse led treatment area for out patients needing regular IV Therapy for Long term conditions. This involves, nMabs, IVIG, blood transfusions & HAS to name a few. We also offer short synacthen tests and other one day testing.
Managing IV Infusions, blood transfusions, performing cannulation & phlebotomy. Escalating to the medical Team when needed.
Main duties of the job
For full details of the Job role and person specification, please see attached Job description.
STAFF CAR PARKING
Staff Car Parking on the West Suffolk Hospital Site is eligible for individuals working outside of the core hours, 07:00 - 18:30.
For individuals working within the core hours, the Trust offers parking off site at the Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club, which is serviced by a regular shuttle bus to and from the Hospital. Details of the bus timetable can be found in the on-line starter pack on the West Suffolk Hospital website.
This parking restriction does not apply if an individual is required to work on a weekend or if they are required to complete "on call" duties within their role.
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the Job role and person specification, please see attached Job description.
The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the Job role and person specification, please see attached Job description.
The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- oNMC Registration
- oBLS & ILS trained
- oTeaching qualification e.g.ENB 998 or equivalent
- oEvidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- oA1 Assessor course
- oPreparation for Mentorship
- oALS
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- oWillingness to share knowledge
- oAwareness of current political/professional issues
- oDemonstrates awareness of the 6C's, Trust values and Patients First Service Standards
- oDemonstrates an awareness of the importance of keeping the clinical environment safe and clean
- oKnowledge of the Data Protection Act
- oPrevious acute experience within the NHS
- oDemonstrates experience managing deteriorating patients
Desirable
- oResearch experience
- oExperience working in acute respiratory care
- oExperience with looking after level two patients.
- oExperience of working in an Acute NHS Trust
Skills and abilities
Essential
- oExcellent interpersonal and communication skills
- oAbility to work to clear guidelines and within role boundaries
- oAbility to work under pressure
- oProficient IT skills
- oAccurate with attention to detail
- oCommunicates clearly in writing, verbally and using the telephone
- oProficient in accurate, objective documentation and clinical hand- over of patients
- oAble to recognise and manage deteriorating patients and to escalate concerns
Desirable
- oCannulation competent
- o Venepuncture competent
- oProficient with E-Care
- oIV Drug administration trained
- oBlood Transfusion trained
Personal qualities
Essential
- oTeam worker, who is able to prioritize effectively
- oAwareness of own limitations
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- oNMC Registration
- oBLS & ILS trained
- oTeaching qualification e.g.ENB 998 or equivalent
- oEvidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- oA1 Assessor course
- oPreparation for Mentorship
- oALS
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- oWillingness to share knowledge
- oAwareness of current political/professional issues
- oDemonstrates awareness of the 6C's, Trust values and Patients First Service Standards
- oDemonstrates an awareness of the importance of keeping the clinical environment safe and clean
- oKnowledge of the Data Protection Act
- oPrevious acute experience within the NHS
- oDemonstrates experience managing deteriorating patients
Desirable
- oResearch experience
- oExperience working in acute respiratory care
- oExperience with looking after level two patients.
- oExperience of working in an Acute NHS Trust
Skills and abilities
Essential
- oExcellent interpersonal and communication skills
- oAbility to work to clear guidelines and within role boundaries
- oAbility to work under pressure
- oProficient IT skills
- oAccurate with attention to detail
- oCommunicates clearly in writing, verbally and using the telephone
- oProficient in accurate, objective documentation and clinical hand- over of patients
- oAble to recognise and manage deteriorating patients and to escalate concerns
Desirable
- oCannulation competent
- o Venepuncture competent
- oProficient with E-Care
- oIV Drug administration trained
- oBlood Transfusion trained
Personal qualities
Essential
- oTeam worker, who is able to prioritize effectively
- oAwareness of own limitations
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Hardwick Lane
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
IP33 2QZ
Employer's website
https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
