Staff Nurse

NHS; Worthing; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a part-time Staff Nurse to join their Rheumatology/Osteoporosis service. The position is 22.5 hours per week, focusing on nurse-led infusion clinics and outpatient care. Candidates should be Registered General Nurses with relevant skills in venepuncture and IV drug administration. The role offers access to ongoing training and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Access to ongoing training

Supportive work environment

Health and wellbeing support network

Opportunity to develop new skills

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with NMC registration.
• Venepuncture, cannulation, and IV administration skills are essential.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage clinics.

Responsibilities

• Organise and run nurse-led infusion clinics.
• Cover telephone advice line providing patient support.
• Provide outstanding care and maintain work environment.

Skills

Venepuncture and Cannulation

IV drug administration

Skills in infection control

Education

Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration or soon-to-qualify

Mentorship or equivalent

Job description

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Staff Nurse to join their Rheumatology/Osteoporosis service.

The service is extending to provide infusions for patients within the MSK service. The role is part-time, 22.5 hours per week, spread over 3 days, and is primarily based at Southlands Hospital.

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and hardworking individual with a great team spirit, who will support Rheumatology with their outpatient care and provide nursing cover for patient advice lines at Worthing and St Richards Hospitals.

Main duties of the job

Organise and run nurse-led infusion clinics under the direction of the CNS's.

Cover the telephone advice line, providing support and education for patients.

Provide outstanding care to patients and contribute to maintaining a great work environment.

What we can offer you

• Access to ongoing training and continual professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and flexible working environment with a good work-life balance.
• An excellent health and wellbeing support network for all colleagues.
• The opportunity to develop new skills and manage your own clinics.
• Training to the required skill level for the successful candidate.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers and offer a buddy to help new members settle in.

We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust, and we treat our patients and staff with compassion and empathy.

Job responsibilities

• Undertake clinical duties relevant to the outpatient nursing role.
• Work autonomously running nurse-led infusion clinics.
• Provide outstanding care to patients.
• Contribute to maintaining a great work environment.

Person Specification

Qualification

• Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration or soon-to-qualify.

Skills

• Venepuncture and Cannulation.
• IV drug administration.
• Skills in infection control.

Qualifications

• Mentorship or equivalent.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. The trust is committed to supporting the NHS in becoming the world's first net-zero health service.

Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 per annum pro rata.