Are you looking to work full time or part time in a dynamic specialist infusion unit - then here's your opportunity!
We are looking to recruit for 2 Band 5 Staff Nurses (1 full time and 1 part time at 30 hours per week) to join our team at Frimley Park Hospital. You will be working Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm, or 9am to 5pm with limited weekends and no unsocial hours.
As one of the largest and most respected Trusts in the country Frimley Health offers a wide variety of opportunities in both the acute and community setting.
Main duties of the job
The IVAS infusion unit is a new concept in integrated Intravenous and vascular access services care for day case patients who can have infusion therapy to avoid admission or facilitate early discharge.
The IVAS unit also includes the vascular access service and the HIMS service and as such all members of the team will become competent in ultrasound guided cannulation and midline insertion, competency in using all types of vascular access devices and working with HIMS patients.
You will support and work in conjunction with the IVAS team in the delivery of outpatient and ambulatory care IV services.
Our IVAS Nursing team benefit from a strong support framework and a positive approach to flexible working in order to help our staff achieve a healthy work/life balance.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
* Venepuncture and cannulation skills
* Competent to deliver IV therapy
* Demonstrates excellent communication and verbal skills
* Computer Literacy skills including familiarity with Microsoft and EPIC
* Ability to work independently and as a member of multidisciplinary team
Desirable
* Accessing and managing vascular access devices
Special Requirements
Essential
* Willingness to undertake further education and training to acquire additional skills and qualifications necessary to carry out the role
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered General Nurse
* Current NMC Registration
* Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
* Teaching and assessing qualification (Mentorship)
* Immediate Life support
Experience
Essential
* Recent clinical experience working in an acute setting
* Newly qualified staff nurses considered
Desirable
* IV therapies nursing
Employer details
Employer name
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Frimley Park Hospital
Portsmouth Road
Frimley
GU16 7UJ
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