Job overview
Our Rheumatology/Osteoporosis service is extending to provide infusions for our patients within the MSK service
We primarily work within the hours of Monday - Friday 08:30 - 16:30 this role will be part time 22.5 hours per week spread over 3 days.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking individual with a great team spirit.
We will support Rheumatology with their outpatient care. We have three sites we work from Southlands Hospital, Worthing Hospital and St Richards Hospital.
This role will base you primarily at the Southlands hospital to provide infusions for our patients. Additionally you will provide nursing cover for our patient advice lines at both Worthing and St Richards Hospitals.
You would work with the Rheumatology teams to deliver outstanding care to our patients - working alongside our established team who will welcome you with open arms and help you grow and develop in your new role.
We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.
Main duties of the job
You will organise and run our nurse led infusion clinics, under the direction of the CNS's
You will cover the telephone advice line providing support and education for our patients
We will be providing training of required skills to the successful candidate.
At University Hospitals Sussex, we are committed to supporting the NHS in becoming the world’s first net zero health service. We have developed our plan using the Care without Carbon framework for sustainable healthcare. Projects that deliver the greatest direct CO2 reduction, as well as cultural change, will be prioritised.
In summary what can we offer you:
1. Access to ongoing training and continual professional development opportunities.
2. Best work/life balance so we’ll offer you a supportive and flexible working environment that will allow this.
3. We have an excellent health and wellbeing support network for all our colleagues, including lots of discounts in local business and hospitality.
4. The opportunity to develop new skills and manage your own clinics.
5. Grow your confidence working as part of a team whilst maintaining a high level of autonomy planning care for patients seen in the nurse led wound clinics.
6. We can provide training to the required skill level to the successful candidate.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a
buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
7. Undertake clinical duties relevant to outpatient nursing role.
8. Work autonomously running nurse led infusion clinics
9. Provide outstanding care to our patients
10. Contribute to maintaining a great work environment where we look after each other.
Please see attached Job Description for full details.
Person specification
Qualification
Essential criteria
11. Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration or soon-to-qualify
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
12. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
13. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Skills
Essential criteria
14. Venepuncture and Cannulation
15. IV drug administration
Desirable criteria
16. Skills in infection control
Qualifications
Essential criteria
17. Mentorship or equivalent
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
18. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
19. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Important information for applicants:
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Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
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