About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse to join our dynamic Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) team within the Infusion Suite at University Hospital Lewisham, part of Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust.
This is a key leadership role within a developing ambulatory service delivering specialist infusion therapies to patients across multiple specialties. The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership, support service development and ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centred care whilst helping to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions and improve patient flow.
Working closely with consultants, specialist nurses, pharmacists and the multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the continued growth of an innovative outpatient infusion service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will play a key role in supporting the nurse managers in providing high quality care. He/she will be prepared to work within the division as a named nurse, within a team taking responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care.
The post holder will be a clinically credible practitioner who can provide effective patient care in a range of clinical settings, having regard for relevant policies and evidence base nursing.
About us
Please refer to the Applicant Guide via the link below for key information:- Applying to LGT Guide - Key Information for Applicants
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide clinical leadership and day-to-day supervision of the nursing team within the Infusion Suite.
Deliver and oversee the safe administration of specialist intravenous therapies, including biologics, intravenous iron, antibiotics and other infusion treatments.
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate high-quality patient care.
Coordinate patient flow and support the efficient utilisation of clinic capacity.
Act as a clinical role model, promoting professional standards, patient safety and evidence-based practice.
Support clinical governance, quality improvement, audit and service development initiatives.
Supervise, support and develop Band 5 nurses, Healthcare Assistants and student nurses.
Deputise for the Department Manager or Matron where appropriate
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 1 register
- 1st Level Degree or equivalent
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Intravenous Medicines Administration Competency
- Cannulation and Venepuncture competency
Desirable
- Specialist course
Experience
Essential
- Minimum two years post-registration experience in an acute hospital setting
- Experience of working within the multidiciplinary team
- Experience of liaising with other agencies
- Ability to work autonomously
- Good time management and prioritisation skills
- Experience administering intravenous medications and infusion therapies
Desirable
- Experience administering biologic therapies, IV iron, immunoglobulins or intravenous antibiotics
- Previous experience working within an Infusion Suite, Day Unit or Ambulatory Care setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of the relevant NICE guidance
- Evidence of continued professional development of self and other health care professionals
- Understanding of infusion reactions and emergency management, including anaphylaxis
- Well-developed interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Effective decision-making skills
- Time management skills
- Organisational skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of research and audit
- IT skills
- Knowledge of specialist infusion pathways across Rheumatology and Gastroenterology
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Fit for active physical workload and resilient under reasonable pressure of work
- Flexible approach to changing situations
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Lewisham
Lewisham High Street
London
SE13 6LH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)