Surrey Pathology Services - Clinical Investigation Unit12 hours per week (currently Tue and Thu morning but some flexibility)Post available from 31-January-2025
Applications are invited from qualified nurses interested in working in our Clinical Investigation Unit, which is part of the merged Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services (BSPS) between The Royal Surrey Hospital, Frimley Park Hospital Ashford/St Peter's Hospitals and Royal Berkshire and Wexham Park Hospitals. The post is based at the Royal Surrey Hospital. The Unit is staffed by two Consultants, two other nurses who job share with this post and a Clinical Investigation Unit Assistant. Lipid clinics and a range of metabolic and endocrine function tests are carried out.
Cannulation and phlebotomy skills are desirable as are good communication and organizational skills. Computer literacy would be an advantage.
Please be aware that it is proposed that interviews will take place shortly after the closing date.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of the job is to ensure smooth running of CIU clinics and to process dynamic function tests (DFTs) which are tests of endocrine function.
The nurse will be based on CIU RSCH which is an out-patient unit. They will ensure smooth running of out-patients clinics and process dynamic function tests (DFTs) as necessary. She will also contribute to management of CIU.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
Job responsibilities
See Job Description for full duties.
1. To act as a leader, advisor and role model to less experienced staff, ensuring appropriate care is planned, implemented and evaluated.
2. To support the Director in the management and facilitation of the development of staff creating an effective team.
3. To take responsibility for identified management/professional/clinical areas and projects under the direction of the Director.
4. To foster a multidisciplinary approach to patient care in line with Clinical Governance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse Part 1 or 12
* Recent post qualification or equivalent experience in acute setting
* Demonstrates professional updating of knowledge in past one/two years
* Teaching qualification ENB 998 or City & Guilds 730 or equivalent
* D32/33 {A1] Award
Knowledge
* 2 years experience at E grade or above within acute hospital setting
* Can demonstrate up-to-date clinical credibility / competence
* Knowledge and understanding of current issues in acute NHS setting
* Knowledge of clinical governance issues such as complaints handling, clinical risk management
* Evidence of research based practice
* Evidence in changing practice and project management
* Dynamic function tests
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.
£39,205 to £47,084 a year per annum pro-rata - includes high cost area supplements (HCAS)
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