Staff Nurse - Medical Day Unit, Band 5

at  Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

This is an exciting opportunity to work within the outpatient setting on Medical Day Unit (MDU) currently based at CGH.
MDU is an outpatient department which deals with various intravenous infusions, diagnostic endocrine tests, ascetic drains and blood transfusions.
We are looking to recruit a staff nurse to work 22.5 hours a week. The hours are currently 07:00 – 17:00 Monday to Saturday.
We are a friendly team and would look for someone to fit in and enjoy the diversity of the department. Ideally we would like someone who can cannulate, but this is not essential as training and support will be given . it may be beneficial to visit the unit to gain a better understanding of our service.
During a normal working day staff cannulate patients on arrival, carry out observations and assessments to ensure patients are well enough for the infusion. Following assessment for the infusion, we often have discussions with specialist nurses or consultants in regards to issues relating to the treatment, therefore; putting our assessment skills into practice. The drugs are mostly mixed on the unit, so an IV qualification would be essential. Infusions run over differing times and observations are recorded as per protocol for each specific infusion. Ideally we would like someone who can cannulate, but this is not essential as training and support will be given.
It is essential to have a relevant NMC ~ Sub-Part 1 RNA (Adult) registration.
We are a nurse led department, but a supportive team to work with. Our days can be very busy, but we all work together to make a great environment for our patients.
We use a lot of different drugs and are always keen to expand the services we can offer to both patients and specialities.
Our patients can be returning patients for treatment on a regular basis or patients who attend for a one off treatment.
Our aim is to put patients in a relaxed environment and ensure an explanation is given to them of what will happen during their visit, especially if they are with us just for one treatment.
Shadowing opportunities with Specialist Nursing teams can be arranged. Along with regular in house training on new and changing treatments will be provided. We work closely with the drug brand reps that visit the unit and inform us of changes and also offer support.
We also have a designated co-ordinator per shift that will support and guide the staff on the unit each day.
We are looking for a Registered Nurse with Nursing and Midwifery Council UK registration (NMC).
Due to the nature of the job, an IV administration qualification is essential, as well as enhanced levels of dexterity and accuracy pertaining to clinical skills.
Ensuring we assess each patient before the infusion or treatment is essential as there are reasons why infusions or treatments cannot go ahead. Ability to ensure that issues of concern are escalated to the correct specialist nurses or consultants.
To be able to act in an emergency, especially with the possibility of drug reactions.
Once established within the department, we would expect you to act as a resource for all staff disseminating clinical skills and knowledge
Demonstrate understanding of research based practice, and participate as required in audit.
IT skills, including Trak Car

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