Exciting Opportunity in a Specialist Infusion Unit!
Are you a dedicated nurse seeking a full-time role in a dynamic and supportive specialist environment? Join our team at the IVAS (Intravenous Assessment and Support) Unit at Frimley Park Hospital as a Band 5 Staff Nurse.
We are recruiting enthusiastic and compassionate nurses to deliver high-quality care within our outpatient infusion service.
This is a full-time position working four days a week, Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Main duties of the job
The IVAS infusion unit is a new concept in integrated Intravenous and vascular access services care for day case patients who can have infusion therapy to avoid admission or facilitate early discharge.
The IVAS unit also includes the vascular access service and the HIMS service. All team members will become competent in ultrasound-guided cannulation and midline insertion, using all types of vascular access devices, and working with HIMS patients.
You will support and collaborate with the IVAS team in delivering outpatient and ambulatory IV services.
Our IVAS Nursing team benefits from a strong support framework and a positive approach to flexible working to help our staff achieve a healthy work/life balance.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability-confident employer, awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We offer extensive development opportunities and a wide range of professional, management, leadership, and clinical skills training.
We value work/life balance, recognizing its importance for staff wellbeing and patient care. We encourage applications from those seeking flexible working arrangements, and we strive to accommodate individual needs.
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Job responsibilities
For detailed responsibilities and tasks, please refer to the attached job description/person specification.
Person Specification
Skills & Knowledge
* Venepuncture and cannulation skills
* Competent in delivering IV therapy
* Excellent communication and verbal skills
* Computer literacy, including familiarity with Microsoft and EPIC
* Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
* Managing vascular access devices
Special Requirements
* Willingness to undertake further education and training to acquire additional skills and qualifications
Qualifications
* Registered General Nurse
* Current NMC Registration
* Evidence of ongoing professional development
* Mentorship qualification (teaching and assessing)
* Immediate Life Support certification
Experience
* Recent clinical experience in an acute setting
* Newly qualified staff nurses considered
* Experience with IV therapies
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to assess any criminal convictions.
Salary depending on experience, per annum, including HCAS.
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