An exciting opportunity has become available in the Rheumatology Day Unit. This unit provides a service for a number of patients who come under the umbrella of Rheumatology and require I.V treatment for various conditions; Rheumatoid arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis, Lupus, Osteoporosis etc.
The majority of Rheumatology patients coming into the day unit receive biologic or biosimilar drugs, we also treat patients from other specialties with these drugs, mainly Gastroenterology patients with Crohns/Colitis. We administer cytotoxic chemotherapy for Rheumatology vasculitis patients and other specialty patients requiring this treatment. We also treat a great number of Neurology patients for conditions such as M.S, Multifocal Motor Neuropathy, Chronic de-myelinating poly-neuropathy. The trained staff in the day unit also oversee and maintain the smooth running of our busy out-patient area.
The unit are a small welcoming team, who work closely with their Consultant Base, providing a patient centred service.
The day unit works on a Monday to Friday basis 07:30 -18:00
Main duties of the job
To maintain a high standard of patient care under the direction of the Sister, to support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate health care service.
To increase knowledge of biologic or biosimilar drugs, from mixed specialties
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
* Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
* Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
* Discounted gym memberships
* Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
* Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
* Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
* Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
* On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
* On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
* Flexible staff bank
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job responsibilities
1. Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and work within limits of competence.
2. To have successfully completed the Trusts preceptorship programme.
3. Maintain a high standard of nursing care applying evidence-based practice.
4. Carry out assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care without supervision.
5. Carry out the daily personal care of patients.
6. Maintain accurate records of all care given.
7. Update patient administration systems e.g. PAS to ensure real time data collection and confidentiality.
8. To effectively use information technology for the benefit of patient care in accordance with the Trusts Cyber Code of Conduct.
9. To maintain confidentiality of information (written, verbal, electronic), whilst being aware of the Freedom for Information Act.
10. To promptly and effectively communicate relevant changes in patient status to the multi-disciplinary team.
11. Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers, significant others, the multi-disciplinary team and support services.
Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 2237 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register
Experience
* Recent experience of nursing in an acute hospital environment
* Knowledge/experience of relevant speciality
Skills
* Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
* Competency in clinical skills including enhanced practice relevant to the level of experience and clinical area
* Ability to maintain high standards of care
* Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
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.
£31,049 to £37,796 a yearper annum, pro rata
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