Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced nurse to work in a friendly, patient centred and supportive team within specialist medicine. We are a nurse led Day Infusion Unit and we offer biologic therapy and medical Infusions to patients with autoimmune conditions and long-term medical conditions which require regular treatments. We are looking for nurses who would like to develop their clinical skills with an opportunity to progress to more specialist and leadership roles.
We offer the opportunities to develop within a supportive environment. Our staff survey results reflect our commitment to our patients and staff.
Over the years we have won various awards including leadership, mentorship and service improvement awards and we remain committed to patient care, safety and a positive patient and staff experience.
We have the privilege of building a good relationship with our regularly attending patients, seeing how our treatments improve their quality of life.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for registered nurses who are looking to enhance their clinical skills and develop autonomy in their practice. This links well with the future of nursing. You need to be able to provide exceptional patient centred quality care and constantly seek to improve care through excellence, compassion, respect and teamwork.
Part of your duties would include providing high standards of care for patients by admitting patients, screening blood tests prior to infusions, administering infusions, monitoring patients during infusions, managing patients with adverse drug reactions and discharging patients.
You will be trained in cannulation and venesection, accessing central lines and portacaths, screening patients and assessing the suitability for treatment, administering intravenous medication, Cytotoxic drug administration and nurse facilitated discharge.
You will be responsible for writing discharge summaries, liaising and working with a multidisciplinary team.
We are open 5 days a week on Monday to Friday. We are currently closed during the weekends and bank holidays.
Our Unit runs early shifts from 07:30 to 15:30, late shifts from 12:00 to 08:00 and flexi shifts from 09:30 to 17:30
We are happy to arrange an informal visit and answer any questions you may have.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for registered nurses who are looking to enhance their clinical skills and develop autonomy in their practice. This links well with the future of nursing. You need to be able to provide exceptional patient centred quality care and constantly seek to improve care through excellence, compassion, respect and teamwork.
Part of your duties would include providing high standards of care for patients by admitting patients, screening blood tests prior to infusions, administering infusions, monitoring patients during infusions, managing patients with adverse drug reactions and discharging patients.
You will be trained in cannulation and venesection, accessing central lines and portacaths, screening patients and assessing the suitability for treatment, administering intravenous medication, Cytotoxic drug administration and nurse facilitated discharge.
You will be responsible for writing discharge summaries, liaising and working with a multidisciplinary team.
We are open 5 days a week on Monday to Friday. We are currently closed during the weekends and bank holidays.
Our Unit runs early shifts from 07:30 to 15:30, late shifts from 12:00 to 08:00 and flexi shifts from 09:30 to 17:30
We are happy to arrange an informal visit and answer any questions you may have.
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma)
- Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register
- Knowledge of current issues within acute Health Service
- Understanding of personal accountability
- Knowledge of own role within the team
- Provide evidence of teaching and supporting learners in practice in the role of practice supervisor
- Awareness of evidence-based practice
- Awareness of responsibilities for management of infection control
- Evidence of on-going personal development
- Able to use initiative
Desirable
- Evidence of recent study
- Previous experience/qualification in relevant specialty
- Teaching experience
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Working Together
- Always Improving
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma)
- Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register
- Knowledge of current issues within acute Health Service
- Understanding of personal accountability
- Knowledge of own role within the team
- Provide evidence of teaching and supporting learners in practice in the role of practice supervisor
- Awareness of evidence-based practice
- Awareness of responsibilities for management of infection control
- Evidence of on-going personal development
- Able to use initiative
Desirable
- Evidence of recent study
- Previous experience/qualification in relevant specialty
- Teaching experience
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Working Together
- Always Improving
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).
