Job overview
We are currently looking for an experienced and highly motivated nurse to join the Rheumatology Day Unit team at Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre.
The NOC Rheumatology department is one of the leading units in the areas of rheumatology and musculoskeletal services; we pride ourselves in delivering first class clinical care to patients. You will join a small team providing intravenous biologic therapies to treat patients with autoimmune and inflammatory conditions.
Cannulation, venepuncture and Rheumatology experience are desirable but not essential as training can be provided.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
Manage a case load of patients within the RDU ensuring adherence to clinical, local and national guidelines.
Assess patients' suitability for treatment and inform patients of decision and be able to explain reasoning behind the decision.
Support a patient centred approach to care which encourages participation of patients and their carers.
Be able, with training where required, to carry out cannulation, venepuncture and safe administration of specialist IV therapies.
Monitor and report any difficulties related to running the service in the clinical areas concerned.
Record and report any adverse events in accordance to Trust policies.
Working for our organisation
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here
The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Many of our recruitment programmes use Value Based Interviewing to identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit