Band 5 Staff Nurse - Infusion Suite

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse for its Infusion Suite. You will be responsible for the safe administration of infusions and collaborating with a dedicated healthcare team to provide high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate will hold a professional nursing registration and have demonstrable experience in an acute care setting. A strong commitment to improving patient outcomes and a proactive approach to professional development will be essential. This role offers excellent opportunities for skill enhancement and career growth.

Qualifications

• Degree/diploma level leading to Professional registration.
• Evidence of professional and clinical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Administer infusions safely and effectively.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe clinical environment.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Compassionate care

Problem-solving

Education

Professional registration on the appropriate part of the NMC register

Evidence of undergraduate education or post graduate continuing professional development

Job description

Band 5 Staff Nurse - Infusion Suite

The closing date is 19 December 2025

In the infusion suite located on the Medical Day Hospital Unit at SH we provide specialist care to patients with a wide range of rheumatological diagnoses, many of whom require complex treatments and regular monitoring. Our unit offers a supportive, patient‑centred environment where individuals receive high‑quality care tailored to their clinical needs. As part of our team, you will play a vital role in ensuring that patients feel safe, informed, and well supported throughout their treatment journey.

If you have an interest and would like to join a dynamic, forward thinking, patient focussed team, and have a desire to gain and expand your knowledge base whilst providing the best in care and improving peoples' lives, and are a problem solving, team player with a kind empathetic disposition this may be the job for you. We were recently rated as outstanding following our recent CQC visit, if you want further information please get in touch.

Main duties of the job

Your role within the infusion suite will be varied and dynamic. A key responsibility will be the safe and effective administration of infusions, ensuring that all treatments are delivered in accordance with clinical guidelines, local policies, and best practice standards. You will also have the opportunity to develop and demonstrate a broad range of clinical skills, including patient triage, cannulation and Systemic Anti‑Cancer Therapy (SACT) administration where appropriate. Experience in cannulation is beneficial; however, if you are not yet competent, we welcome individuals who demonstrate enthusiasm, dexterity, and a proactive approach to learning new clinical skills. Full training and supervision will be provided.

Working within the infusion suite means becoming an integral part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team. You will collaborate closely with nurses, consultants, pharmacists, and allied health professionals to ensure seamless care delivery and positive patient outcomes. Effective communication, teamwork, and a compassionate approach to patient care are essential components of the role. You will also contribute to maintaining a safe clinical environment, supporting service improvements, and participating in quality initiatives aimed at enhancing patient experience.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop specialist expertise in rheumatology nursing and infusion therapy within a supportive and forward‑thinking clinical setting.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Qualifications

• *Evidence of professional and clinical knowledge acquired through training to degree/diploma level leading to Professional registration on the appropriate part of the NMC register i.e. (Adult / Child / Learning Disability or Mental Health)
• *Evidence of undergraduate education for newly qualified nurses / or post graduate continuing professional development for registered nurses who have post registration experience

Experience

• *Previous / recent experience or working in an acute secondary health and care setting (can include undergraduate student placements within the last 12 months)
• *Willingness to become a practice supervisor / assessor to or meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards for student supervision and assessment
• * Demonstrable understanding and knowledge of the NMC code of conduct and the proficiencies and standards for registered nurses can apply this to undergraduate training or post graduate practice
• *Being an accountable professional
• *Promoting health and preventing ill health
• *Assessing needs and planning care
• *Providing and evaluating care
• *Leading and managing nursing care and working in teams -- including prioritisation and delegation skills
• *Coordinating care and responding to deteriorating health
• *Improving safety and quality of care
• *Awareness of current relevant clinical and professional issues and NHS policy
• *Understanding / experience of the principles of Safeguarding and Mental Capacity
• *Awareness of Health and Safety issues.
• *Experience in working in an Acute NHS practice setting as an undergraduate student nurse or post graduate registered nurse.

Additional Criteria

• *Professional appearance
• *Displays genuine interest in the post applied for
• *Positive and enthusiastic attitude
• *Caring and approachable
• *Ability to work a varied shift pattern including nights / weekends unsocial hours where required
• *The applicant can describe why the Trust may deploy him /her to a different practice setting for a span of duty.

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.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust