About this role
Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Staff Nurse
Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team in the Managed Care Infusion Unit, Victoria House (SGH).
This role delivers a high standard of care for patients attending the unit for a range of IV treatments including biological therapies. Referred by many specialities, our patients attend the unit for a course of IV therapies required for their clinical conditions. This services supports patients to be at home to manage their conditions without remaining in the main hospital setting.
In this role, the successful candidate will join a passionate, nurse led service who have exceptional relationships with their patient cohort and amongst their fellow nursing team. The team have strong professional relationships with wider MDT- all of which contribute to a seamless journey for the patients in their care in the department.
In the band 5 role, this candidate will report to the wider band 6 team, line managed by the senior sister Emilia Moutchia.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
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Job description Job responsibilities
In this role, your key responsibilities will include joining our nurse led service to deliver IV therapies (including biologic therapies) in an outpatient setting at SGH. The successful candidate will work in accordance with agreed policies to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients attending the service, ensuring patient safety at all stages of the patient journey and delivering an individualised plan of care for the patient group.
The candidate will need to demonstrate a passion for high standards of care, show autonomy and responsibility of being part of a nurse led service, demonstrate importance of working closely as a team but also independently, and highlight their organisational and prioritisation skills.
The service works Monday to Friday with no weekend or night working at the current time. The unit is based at Victoria House but often supports inpatient areas with some bespoke IV therapies. There is no option to work from home due to this being a patient facing role. There are clear opportunities for training and development within the service.
Person Specification
Trust Values Essential
Patients First Always Improving Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience Essential
Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma) Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register Knowledge of current issues within acute Health Service Understanding of personal accountability Knowledge of own role within the team Provide evidence of teaching and supporting learners in practice in the role of practice supervisor Awareness of evidence-based practice Awareness of responsibilities for management of infection control Able to use initiative
Desirable
Evidence of recent study Previous experience/qualification in relevant specialty Teaching experience
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.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address Southampton General Hospital
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)