Job summary
Employer heading
IV Infusion Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
We are currently seeking a highly motivated nurse to join our nurse led unit as an IV infusions Nurse at Celia Blakey day unit, WHH Hospital, Ashford This is a 12 month fixed term Maternity Cover post.
Celia Blakey Unit is a warm and welcoming unit within the base of the WHH Hospital. The Celia Blakey Unit team is relatively small, but this job gives the opportunity to work closely with many different roles within the multidisciplinary team, and form close working relationships, all pulling together to get the best for our patient group. We provide full in-house training, both practical, in the form of nurse educators, and mentors, but also theoretical, with regular teaching sessions, and innovative use of google classrooms, an on-line, educational platform.
Main duties of the job
The post has been developed to offer the opportunity to develop professionally with the aim of becoming a competent, knowledgeable infusions nurse within the haemto-oncology units, able to give holistic care to the patient and their family throughout their course of treatment. The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care in which they are competent, without direct supervision and may be required to supervise and support the training of both qualified and unqualified staff. This post is not a part of the chemotherapy development nurse pathway, but will offer an opportunity to support the out-patient unit staff with less complex infusions and regimes.
Working for our organisation
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting document'. If you have any further queries please do not hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse for minimum 6 months
- Demonstrates patient focused approach
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience at band 5 within speciality
- Degree in Nursing
Clinical Skills
Essential criteria
- Competent in administration of Intravenous medication
- Competent in administration of Oral Medication
Desirable criteria
- Competent in cannulation and venepuncture
- SACT competent
Personal/Professional Attributes
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to develop good working relationships with other team members
Desirable criteria
- Able to work autonomously
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Laura Raj
- Job title
- Chemotherapy Unit Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01233 7238133
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