Staff Nurse (IBD Infusion)

Job summary

We have a rare opportunity for you to join our enthusiastic, highly skilled, and ambitious nursing team in the Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) infusion room. We are a team providing speciality care for patients with Crohns and Colitis and the infusion room offers a vital service to our patients by initiating and administering biologics and other therapeutic medication to transform the lives of patients.

Specialist nurses and pharmacists work side by side within the infusion room and pride themselves on sharing their skill and knowledge to improve patients care and develop the nurses working with them. The team in IBD strive to give the best individualised holistic care possible and would welcome any individuals that feel they can adopt this principle in practice.

We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.

Main duties of the job

Assess the needs for patients receiving therapy and ensure all care is provided. Management of day unit appointments and scheduling with the support of the Senior nurse. Providing emotional support to patients and families who are coping with long term chronic conditions, which have an impact on their daily lives. To support the IBD advice line and seek guidance from senior CNS's or Medical Team where appropriate before providing advice to patients and other healthcare professionals who contact the Gastroenterology advice line service. Attend MDT meetings and virtual biologic clinics, if required. Keeping patients and relatives fully always informed. Maintaining accurate and up to date nursing documentation via the database and electronic patient record system. Committed to providing a safe, high-quality service. Work with professions allied to nursing to ensure a unified approach to Gastroenterology care. Maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors. Supporting senior members of nursing staff in the clinical area and deputising in their absence.

About us

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.

Candidate Information Pack:https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Princess Royal Hospital

Haywards Heath

RH16 4EX

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Princess Royal Hospital

Haywards Heath

RH16 4EX

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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