Job summary
- Main area
- Rheumatology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- 6 months (Fixed term)
- Hours
- Part time - 18.75 hours per week (Flexible over Mon-Fri)
- Job ref
- 301-RJ-26-8060690
- Employer
- Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Haywood Hospital
- Town
- Burslem
- Salary
- £32,073 - £39,043 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/06/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn
The Day Case Unit is a busy rheumatology department that provides IV treatments and biologic therapies for patients with long term conditions such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Connective tissue disorders and Osteoporosis.
We also deliver blood transfusions and facilitate other clinics such Ultrasound scanning, Spinal caudal epidurals and are providing additional nursing support to outpatient clinics. Non patient facing work managed by the nursing team includes triaging TCIs, booking appointments, answering telephone queries, blood monitoring, preparing clinics and prescriptions, chasing results, pharmacy stock and stores management.
Main duties of the job
· Administer intravenous infusions to patients attending the day unit according to Trust and national protocols.
· Liaises with Rheumatology Specialist Nurses to ensure that therapies are given in a timely and safe manner.
· Advises on the promotion of health and the prevention of illness and act as a point of contact for patients receiving care from Rheumatology Out-Patient Services
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Working for our organisation
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are ‘United in our Uniqueness’ and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
· Administer intravenous infusions to patients attending the day unit according to Trust and national protocols.
· Liaises with Rheumatology Specialist Nurses to ensure that therapies are given in a timely and safe manner.
· Advises on the promotion of health and the prevention of illness and act as a point of contact for patients receiving care from Rheumatology Out-Patient Services
· Ensures administration arrangements for outpatients attending the department are made safely in line with Trust policies
· Takes measures to ensure patient safety, reporting incidents, completing relevant documentation and taking appropriate action to reduce risk to the patient.
· Supports the training needs of junior staff in the clinical area.
· Always acts in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct highlighting concerns regarding patient care to the senior nursing team.
· Is able to work autonomously under the guidance of the Rheumatology Specialist Nurses as well as within the multi-disciplinary team.
· To actively participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings, raising and discussing concerns. Actively seeking acceptable and best outcome solutions for patients and ensuring patients and relatives’ views are heard and taken into account.
· Promote a high standard of nursing care adopting evidence based practice following agreed policies, protocols and guidelines.
· Practice a high standard of communication including highly sensitive and complex information to develop and sustain partnerships working with individuals, groups, communities and other agencies. Utilise evidence based information through a variety of communication media.
· Maintain patient documentation to NMC and Trust standards and requirements.
· Acts as a link nurse to other specialities including giving advice as required to both primary and secondary care colleagues
· Ensures that the ordering, storage and administration of drugs is conducted with strict adherence to National, Trust and NMC policies and guidelines
· Ensures that the department is maintained in good order. Ensures that supplies are adequate and used in an economical and efficient fashion and safe working conditions and practices are maintained.
· Takes all measures to ensure the safety of the patient – reporting all accidents and incidents and completing relevant documentation. Take appropriate action when necessary
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse on NMC Register
- Conforms to NMC requirements
Desirable criteria
- Qualification in this specialty
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of undertaking assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care and treatment plans in collaboration with the patient, family and the multi-disciplinary team
- Rheumatology experience or other relevant experience of working with long-term conditions.
- Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality patient care
Desirable criteria
- Understanding and interpreting blood results and acting on findings
Skills
Essential criteria
- Cannulation and venepuncture
- Effective team working
Desirable criteria
- Aware of sepsis pathway and activation of escalation of care
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Louise Patrick
- Job title
- DCU Department Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01782 987844
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