Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to design, develop and manage a nurse led IV iron infusion service under the supervision of a consultant haematologist. You will be working with primary and secondary care colleagues to provide a clinically effective nurse led IV Fe infusion service. You will be triaging referrals, assessing patients independently in clinic, co-ordinating treatment with day units and following up to determine the effectiveness of treatment. You will be expected to work towards becoming a prescriber in your first year so that you be fully autonomous.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the job include:
- triaging referrals from primary care and from medical and surgical specialties
- provision of four nurse led outpatient clinics (IV Fe infusion and haemochromatosis)
- providing supervision and support to units treating patients with IV Fe infusions.
- Leading the development and continuous improvement of the service.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a wonderful place to work
We provide safe, compassionate, and high-quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Level one registration (degree or equivalent)
- ENB 237 or equivalent
- Diploma level qualification in relevant discipline
- Commitment to working towards nurse prescriber qualification within the first year.
- Evidence of continued professional development to Masters level or equivalent knowledge and experience
Desirable
- ENB 998 Teaching and Assessing or equivalent
- Nurse prescriber qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant among of post registration experience with a minimum of two years in at band 6 or above
- Experience of administration or IV Fe and the management of associated side effects
Desirable
- Consideration will be given to those with extensive experience in related specialist
- Experience of venepuncture and cannulation.
- Experience of undertaking audit and research
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven listening skills
- Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a small team, as well as part of the wider multidisciplinary team Able to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical work and other aspects of the post
Desirable
- Advanced communication skills
- Experience of audit
- Experience of research
- Report writing and presentation skills
- Advanced clinical, managerial and leadership skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Level one registration (degree or equivalent)
- ENB 237 or equivalent
- Diploma level qualification in relevant discipline
- Commitment to working towards nurse prescriber qualification within the first year.
- Evidence of continued professional development to Masters level or equivalent knowledge and experience
Desirable
- ENB 998 Teaching and Assessing or equivalent
- Nurse prescriber qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant among of post registration experience with a minimum of two years in at band 6 or above
- Experience of administration or IV Fe and the management of associated side effects
Desirable
- Consideration will be given to those with extensive experience in related specialist
- Experience of venepuncture and cannulation.
- Experience of undertaking audit and research
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven listening skills
- Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a small team, as well as part of the wider multidisciplinary team Able to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical work and other aspects of the post
Desirable
- Advanced communication skills
- Experience of audit
- Experience of research
- Report writing and presentation skills
- Advanced clinical, managerial and leadership skills
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).
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).
