Do you have a desire to help support patients with chronic conditions improve their quality of life? Do you want to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, specialist Unit, at the forefront of delivering complex, specialist and innovative drug therapies? Do you need a working pattern that fits in with a busy life, in an area that is open Monday-Friday 08.30-17.00, with weekends and Bank Holidays off? Then Newton Abbot Planned Infusion Unit could be the place for you. We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Registered Nurse to work within The Planned Infusion Unit, supporting the Band 7 Senior Sister.
This post will support the increasing demand on the local service and is in line with the national trend of increased patient activity and available therapy.
You will be expected to provide a high standard of care, support the safe administration of supportive treatments within the Planned Infusion Unit at Newton Abbot Hospital, part of Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust.
You will be supporting patients with chronic conditions to achieve an improved quality of life, help prevent exacerbations of these conditions, and possible hospital admissions.
Main duties of the job
* To work on The Planned Infusion Unit at Newton Abbott Community Hospital providing specialist infusions and tests for patients referred from Rheumatology, Dermatology, Neurology, Osteoporosis, and Multiple Sclerosis specialist Nurses and Consultants and GP Surgeries.
* To manage the day-to-day running of the unit, alongside the existing Band 6 RN, along with supervisory responsibility for the Band 3 Health Care Assistant. You will be working closely with other professional colleagues to ensure that consistently high standards and quality of care for patients are maintained and that the patient's needs are met. You will also provide cover for the Senior Sister in their absence.
* To improve practice by continuous professional development. You will gain a broad spectrum of clinical proficiency to deliver specialist infusion medications.
* To conform to COSHH and Health and Safety regulations when dealing with cytotoxic monoclonal antibody drugs and the risks associated with them, ensuring a safe working environment.
* To provide clinical advice, training, education, and support to patients, relatives, and other professional colleagues.
* To promote a safe clinical environment for all patients, their carers, visitors, and staff and to comply with the Trust and relevant network policies, procedures, guidelines, protocols, values, and expected behaviours.
About us
The Planned Infusion Unit is a specialist Unit located within Newton Abbott Community Hospital. It is part of The Torbay and South Devon Trust NHS Foundation Trust.
Job responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Person Specification
Essential
* NMC registration
* Variety of nursing experience
* Experience of management/supervision of ward/staff
* Experience of cannulation and IV administration
* Knowledge/experience of chronic conditions
Desirable
* Knowledge of cannulation and IV administration
* Evidence of compassionate caring nature
* Desire to work in a day unit setting
* Able to work independently and in a team
* Flexibility with working patterns
* Problem-solving abilities in a pressurised environment
Employer details
Employer name
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Newton Abbot Hospital
Golds Road
Newton Abbot
TQ12 2TS
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