Job summary
The Rheumatology day centre is a very busy and successful outpatient department with an innovative team who have won national awards for the services we deliver and with a reputation for providing extremely high standards of patient care.
We are a busy multidisciplinary department working alongside both medics, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and research staff. We run medical and nurse led clinics, patient education groups and a very busy day case area where we deliver a range of intravenous and biologic infusions. An exciting position has arisen for a trained nurse to join our dynamic team.
Working as part of our established infusion nurse team your role will be to deliver a range of IV infusions in our busy day case department for rheumatology, gastroenterology, dermatology and eye patients.
We also support in patient areas with the delivery of IV cyclophosphamide which we will train you to deliver.
Ideally you will have experience of venepuncture and cannulation and of delivering intravenous infusions, although this is not essential.
For further enquiries and/or an informal visit please contact Denise Pope Senior Sister or Daria Walewska Junior Sister on 0117 342 7401
Main duties of the job
- Demonstrate politeness, courtesy and sensitivity in providing compassionate care for patients, visitors/relatives and colleagues.
- Contribute towards sharing good practice within the ward/department and Trust wide.
- Promote a positive image of University Hospital Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust at all times.
- Work cohesively with all members of the ward team and promote effective liaison with all members of the multi-disciplinary team in ensuring that the very best services to patients are provided at all times.
- Communicate effectively within the team, participate in motivating and supporting team members and maintain confidentiality with patients and carers. Give written and verbal advice/teaching to patients and carers.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of caring for sick patients in a variety of settings
Desirable
- Previous experience of rheumatology
- Experience of taking charge
- Experience of delivering IV infusions
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good basic level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to develop own clinical skills and a willingness to participate in continuing professional development
- Ability to solve problems and use initiative
- Competency in medication administration including IV drug administration or willingness to undergo training
- Basic IT skills (e.g. Microsoft packages)
- Interpersonal skills - Calm - Supportive - Motivated - Professional
- Willingness to develop teaching skills
- Able to manage difficult situations
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Self-motivated
- A team player
- Recognition of own limits E ? Flexible working practices
- Flexible working practices
- General good health, Able to work on feet for long periods. Aware that the role can be stressful and emotional at times
- Ability to take the lead, initiate and ensure appropriate action in response to the deteriorating patient
Desirable
- Awareness of audit & research
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN.1st Level
- Current NMC Registration
Desirable
- Minimum one year post qualifying experience
- Training Qualification or equivalent experience
Aptitudes
Essential
- Supportive
- Respectful
- Innovative
- Collaborative
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of caring for sick patients in a variety of settings
Desirable
- Previous experience of rheumatology
- Experience of taking charge
- Experience of delivering IV infusions
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good basic level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to develop own clinical skills and a willingness to participate in continuing professional development
- Ability to solve problems and use initiative
- Competency in medication administration including IV drug administration or willingness to undergo training
- Basic IT skills (e.g. Microsoft packages)
- Interpersonal skills - Calm - Supportive - Motivated - Professional
- Willingness to develop teaching skills
- Able to manage difficult situations
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Self-motivated
- A team player
- Recognition of own limits E ? Flexible working practices
- Flexible working practices
- General good health, Able to work on feet for long periods. Aware that the role can be stressful and emotional at times
- Ability to take the lead, initiate and ensure appropriate action in response to the deteriorating patient
Desirable
- Awareness of audit & research
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN.1st Level
- Current NMC Registration
Desirable
- Minimum one year post qualifying experience
- Training Qualification or equivalent experience
Aptitudes
Essential
- Supportive
- Respectful
- Innovative
- Collaborative
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal infirmary
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
