Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has become available for a motivated and hardworking Band 5 staff Nurse to join a friendly, busy and supportive team within specialist medicine. We are a medical day infusion unit called Managed Care. We offer biologic therapy and medical infusions to patients with autoimmune and long-term medical conditions.
We administer Iron infusions, blood transfusions and monitor patients with chronic anaemia
Non oncology cyclophosphamide treatments are also administered to patients with chronic auto immune conditions.
We are looking for nurses who are keen on self development and work well in a diverse team.
Service Ethos: To provide exceptional patient centred quality care, constantly seek to improve the lives of our patients through excellence, compassion, respect and team work.
About us
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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At UHS we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work in the infusion unit and main hospital when necessary, admitting patients, screening the suitability of patients for treatments, liaising with a multidisciplinary team, administering IV infusions, writing discharge summaries, discharging patients, and assisting in planning the follow up care for patients.
You will be trained in cannulation and venesection, accessing central lines and ports. You will also be trained in administering intravenous medication and cytotoxic treatment. All training, supervision and support will be given as you progress in the role.
You will be further supported by a multi-disciplinary team including senior medical staff, specialist pharmacists and clinical nurse specialists.
The nursing team supports patients with patient centred care pathways using a holistic approach.
We pride ourselves in developing trained nurses to provide specialist care and treatments to our patients in a supportive environment.
We see on average 600 patients per month for various treatments and we are a rapidly expanding team in terms of treatments and service users.
Over the years we have won various awards in leadership, mentorship, and service improvement. We remain committed to patient care, safety, and experience.
We have the privilege of building a rapport with regularly attending patients and we monitor their treatment over a long period of time.
We operate during the day from 07:30 to 20:00 hours on a shift pattern of early shift 07:30am 3:30pm / late shift 12:00pm 08:00pm and Middle shifts of 09:30-17:30. Please note that we are in the process of reviewing these hours and they may change shortly.
We are open 5 days a week on Monday to Friday. We are currently closed during the weekends and bank holidays but there is potential for weekend working in the future
WHAT WERE LOOKING FORWe 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.
If you would like to develop your career, we are happy to arrange an informal visit and answer any questions you may have.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work in the infusion unit and main hospital when necessary, admitting patients, screening the suitability of patients for treatments, liaising with a multidisciplinary team, administering IV infusions, writing discharge summaries, discharging patients, and assisting in planning the follow up care for patients.
You will be trained in cannulation and venesection, accessing central lines and ports. You will also be trained in administering intravenous medication and cytotoxic treatment. All training, supervision and support will be given as you progress in the role.
You will be further supported by a multi-disciplinary team including senior medical staff, specialist pharmacists and clinical nurse specialists.
The nursing team supports patients with patient centred care pathways using a holistic approach.
We pride ourselves in developing trained nurses to provide specialist care and treatments to our patients in a supportive environment.
We see on average 600 patients per month for various treatments and we are a rapidly expanding team in terms of treatments and service users.
Over the years we have won various awards in leadership, mentorship, and service improvement. We remain committed to patient care, safety, and experience.
We have the privilege of building a rapport with regularly attending patients and we monitor their treatment over a long period of time.
We operate during the day from 07:30 to 20:00 hours on a shift pattern of early shift 07:30am 3:30pm / late shift 12:00pm 08:00pm and Middle shifts of 09:30-17:30. Please note that we are in the process of reviewing these hours and they may change shortly.
We are open 5 days a week on Monday to Friday. We are currently closed during the weekends and bank holidays but there is potential for weekend working in the future
WHAT WERE LOOKING FORWe 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.
If you would like to develop your career, 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 registerPrevious experience/qualification in relevant specialty
- 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
- Patient First
- Working Together
- Always Improving
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma)
- Registered nurse on appropriate part of the registerPrevious experience/qualification in relevant specialty
- 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
- Patient 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).
