Infusion Nurse

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 5 Registered Nurse to become part of the Gastroenterology and Medical Ambulatory Care Unit Team based at the Royal Gwent Hospital Newport.

The Unit is Nurse Led and looks after patients with Gastroenterology, Liver, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and some General Medical Conditions including infusions, blood transfusions, ascitic drains and acute reviews. Outpatient clinics also take place on the unit.

If you are a dynamic nurse who wants a new challenge in a unit that puts patient care and staff development at the forefront please get in touch.

You must have cannulation, venepuncture and IV medications training.

The role is for 24 hours per week to the needs of the service with no nights, weekends or bank holidays.

Main duties of the job

Are you interested in a role which plays to your nursing strengths and allows you to be part of the Specialist Inflammatory Bowel Disease Nursing Team?

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the IBD Nursing Team which is part of the Gastroenterology Directorate. We are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse to join us in providing care and support to our patients receiving infusion-based treatments. The role is patient facing and requires proficiency in cannulation, venipuncture and intravenous therapies. There is an administrative component to the role which includes providing support to the IBD helpline which receives enquires via telephone and email, along with assisting with the monitoring of laboratory results.

You will need to be prepared to work on any of the hospital sites within the Trust.

We look forward to welcoming you to our team.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 5 Registered Nurse to become part of the Gastroenterology and Medical Ambulatory Care Unit Team based at the Royal Gwent Hospital Newport.

The Unit is Nurse Led and looks after patients with Gastroenterology, Liver, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and some General Medical Conditions including infusions, blood transfusions, ascitic drains and acute reviews. Outpatient clinics also take place on the unit.

If you are a dynamic nurse who wants a new challenge in a unit that puts patient care and staff development at the forefront please get in touch.