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Staff Nurse - IV Therapy

Employer
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Location
Worthing, Littlehampton, Bognor, Billingshurst, Selsey
Salary
£24,214-£30,112 pa (pro rata)
Closing date
29 Jul 2019

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Sector
Healthcare, Nursing
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Part Time

Job Details

Band 5

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) is the largest community healthcare provider in Sussex.
  • 4,750 full and part time staff, with over 4,000 people registered on our bank
  • 14 inpatient and outpatient locations, serving a total community of 1.3 million people
  • Medical, nursing and therapeutic care provided to over 9,000 children and adults a day
  • July 2018 Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating of 'Good' with 'Outstanding' features
  • Stonewall Diversity Champions, and Disability Confident Employer - Level 2


The Coastal West Sussex IV Therapy service have an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Registered General Nurse (RGN) to join our team. Our nurses are experts in the delivery of IV medication and in the management of patients with venous access devices. The service supports hospital discharges for patients requiring IV therapy treatments in the community and facilitates GP referrals to avoid hospital admissions.

You will form part of our small, friendly team based in either Worthing or Bognor and covering Worthing, Littlehampton, Bognor, Billingshurst, Selsey and the surrounding areas. As well as delivering IV therapy to patients in their own homes you will also be working in our designated IV clinics at various locations within our region.

We are looking for a dynamic nurse with experience (preferred) in IV administration, excellent communication skills, an aptitude for caseload and time management, and a desire to deliver the best service possible for our patients. In return for your dedication, we can offer comprehensive support and training in this community nursing specialty. SCFT offers excellent professional development opportunities and post-registration education, and where talent is identified, career coaching is offered.

You will need a UK driving licence and the use of a car for business purposes.

The post is for 37.5 hours per week, although part time hours would be considered.

This post may close earlier than the published closing date if sufficient applications are received.

Correspondence relating to this vacancy will be conducted electronically. Please ensure that you check your emails on a regular basis. References will be requested electronically also; please ensure you provide correct contact details for referees.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download
  • Job Description Band 5 IV Service 2018
  • Person Spec Band 5 IV Service 2018
  • Staff Benefits Brochure
  • About Us

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Company

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) offers diverse employment opportunities across Sussex.

We employ over 8,400 full time, part time and bank staff, and our expert teams deliver a wide range of medical, nursing and therapeutic care to over 10,000 people a day, serving a total population of 1.3 million.

Why join our #CommunityThatCares at SCFT?

  • Flexible working patterns offered across our services
  • Ongoing training and development tailored to your needs
  • Excellent research opportunities
  • BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks 
  • Level 3 Disability Confident Leader
  • Free health and wellbeing checks for all staff
  • Workplace nurseries rated Good and Outstanding by Ofsted

SCFT is an inclusive employer that promotes equality and challenges discrimination, and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, disabled candidates and LGBT+ candidates are particularly encouraged, to ensure the Trust’s workforce reflects the diverse communities it serves.

Contact our friendly Recruitment team on 01273 242227 or sc-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

Check out our latest video, showing what it’s like to be an Allied Health Professional with us.....

Company info
Website
Telephone
01273 696011
Location
Glynde Building
Brighton General Hospital
Elm Grove
Brighton
East Sussex
BN2 3EW
GB

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