About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our infusion suite within Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) service at University Hospital Lewisham, part of Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop specialist skills whilst caring for patients receiving a wide range of infusion therapies in a modern ambulatory environment. You will play an important role in delivering safe, effective and compassionate care whilst supporting the Trust's ambition to reduce avoidable admissions and improve patient experience.
Main duties of the job
The Infusion Suite within the Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) service provides assessment and treatment for adult patients with a range of medical conditions who require specialist infusion therapies in a modern, ambulatory care environment. As a Band 5 nurse, you will
- Support the assessment, monitoring and treatment of adult patients attending the Infusion Suite, ensuring care is safe, effective and tailored to individual clinical need
- Safely administer prescribed intravenous and other infusion therapies in accordance with clinical guidelines, local policies and best practice
- Monitor patients before, during and after treatment, promptly recognising and escalating any deterioration, adverse reactions or complications
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate treatment, facilitate timely same-day care and prevent avoidable inpatient admissions
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
- Deliver high-quality, patient-centred nursing care within the Infusion Suite.
- Safely administer and monitor intravenous infusion therapies.
- Undertake patient assessments, observations and recognise clinical deterioration.
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support safe and efficient patient pathways.
- Maintain accurate electronic patient records and clinical documentation.
- Promote patient education and self-management.
- Maintain a safe, clean and well-equipped clinical environment.
- Participate in clinical audit, mandatory training and continuing professional development.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- 1st level registration NMC
- IV administration skills
Desirable
- Practice Assessor
Experience
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
- Experience delivering patient care in acute or outpatient settings
- Ability to prioritise and work effectively as part of a team
Desirable
- Previous experience working in an infusion suite or day-case environments
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of evidence-based practice
- Able to recognise stress in self and others and support colleagues through stressful situations.
- Awareness of safeguarding,infection control and medicines management principles
Desirable
- Knowledge of infusion reactions and management
Personal Qualities
Essential
- To demonstrate knowledge of being up to date within the speciality
- Patient-centred, compassionate approach.
- To provide unit cover in the absence of the unit manager
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.
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 St,
London
SE13 6LH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)