Rheumatology Day Unit Nurse

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly motivated Band 5 Nurse for the Rheumatology Day Unit at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, where you will manage patients and deliver excellent care. This role offers full-time hours with a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Training in IV therapy desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a case load of patients within the RDU.
• Assess suitability for treatment and support patient participation.
• Administer IV therapies safely.

Skills

Cannulation

Venepuncture

Patient Management

Education

UK recognised Degree in Nursing

Job description

Band 5 NurseandBand 2 Healthcare Support Workerrecruitment iscentralised, meaning when you apply you will be considered fora number of rolesacross the Trust. If you have any questions please email:[e-mail] .

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This post is only open to internal applicants.

Rheumatology Day Unit Nurse

Band 5

Main area Rheumatology Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 321-NOTSS-7159014-B5

Site Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre Town Oxford Salary £29,970 - £36,483 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 27/06/2025 23:59

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel .

Many of our recruitment programmes useValue Based Interviewingto identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visitwww.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values

Job overview

We are currently looking for an experienced and highly motivated nurse to join the Rheumatology Day Unit team at Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre.

The NOC Rheumatology department is one of the leading units in the areas of rheumatology and musculoskeletal services; we pride ourselves in delivering first class clinical care to patients. You will join a small team providing intravenous biologic therapies to treat patients with autoimmune and inflammatory conditions.

Cannulation, venepuncture and Rheumatology experience are desirable but not essential as training can be provided.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

Manage a case load of patients within the RDU ensuring adherence to clinical, local and national guidelines.

Assess patients' suitability for treatment and inform patients of decision and be able to explain reasoning behind the decision.

Support a patient centred approach to care which encourages participation of patients and their carers.

Be able, with training where required, to carry out cannulation, venepuncture and safe administration of specialist IV therapies.

Monitor and report any difficulties related to running the service in the clinical areas concerned.

Record and report any adverse events in accordance to Trust policies.

Working for our organisation

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk

The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Many of our recruitment programmes useValue Based Interviewingto identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visitwww.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will:

Manage a case load of patients within the RDU ensuring adherence to clinical, local and national guidelines.

Assess patients' suitability for treatment and inform patients of decision and be able to explain reasoning behind the decision.

Support a patient centred approach to care which encourages participation of patients and their carers.

Recognise the role as a health care educator for patients, staff and carers, and to strive to incorporate this function into clinical practice, and across the primary/secondary care interface.

Act as an expert resource for colleagues within and outside the Trust.

Be able, with training where required, to carry out cannulation, venepuncture and safe administration of specialist IV therapies.

Take on extended role as required, and as per aptitude.

Monitor and report any difficulties related to running the service in the clinical areas concerned.

Record and report any adverse events in accordance to Trust policies.

Develop and maintain clinical skills to support services delivery as agreed with clinical lead and line manager.

Adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice at all times.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Part 1. 8. 12 or 15 of the Nursing and Midwifery Council Register depending on area of practice) or National Certification in area of Practice.
• UK recognised Degree in Nursing relevant to post
• Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of an NMC revalidation or equivalent
• Post-graduate qualification related to an area of practice

Clinical Practice

• Articulate and knowledgeable of skills needed to deliver a high standard of care in the area of practice.
• Able to document observations, results, decisions and actions etc. effectively in patient’s notes and communicate these effectively to appropriate members of the multi-disciplinary team
• Experience administering intravenous drug therapy
• Previous experience in rheumatology nursing
• Able to proactively contribute to the education of learners and non-registered and less experienced staff
• Venepuncture and cannulation skills

COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment , we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at Oxfordshire County Council Website where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination.

Nursing and Midwifery:For candidates applying from outside the UK: Please be advised that we work in partnership with Envertiz who will be managingyour recruitment therefore by applying you are consenting to us passing your contact details and application to Envertiz so they can manage your recruitment and on-boarding. If you do not consent to this, please do not apply.

Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.

Referencing: When providing employment reference details please provide correct work related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your first referee will need to be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post or place of study. Please note that if you have previously worked for the Trust we will require a reference from your last Manager, this information is essential if your offer of employment is to be confirmed.

Next Steps: Please make sure that you read the job description and person specification, and that your supporting statement reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted after the short-listing process, usually within 2 weeks. (Please note that shortlisting times vary when applying for a Medical position within the Trust). The majority of correspondence will be via the e-recruitment system; therefore you should check your emails regularly including junk mail folders in web-based email products.

No unsolicited recruitment agency telephone calls or emails.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Domestic / catering / porteringservices at theJohn Radcliffe Hospitalare provided byMitie.

Domestic / catering / portering / maintenance engineerservices at theChurchill HospitalandNuffield Orthopaedic Centreare provided byG4S.

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