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The Covid Medicines unit (CMDU) was set up in December 2021 and delivers treatments to non-hospitalised patients deemed to be of the highest risk. We offer passionate and motivated nurses a platform to develop their skills and knowledge in the management of COVID 19 patients with an opportunity to also access other specialist areas.
The role will include triaging patients, cannulation, venepuncture and IV treatment and all applicants must be NMC Registered as well as being IV (intravenous) and Cannulation competent. Be able to work both autonomously and as part of a team and act as a vital member of the multi-disciplinary team whilst ensuring and maintaining excellent clinical standards. Support to the other specialities such as HIV, Allergy and Immunology if there are lower numbers.
Working arrangements will be to cover weekday clinics, Monday-Friday 08:30 till 16:30 (inc 30 min break).
As the Covid Medicines unit is an additional service to support COVID measures the long term plan is unknown, in the event that the unit closes before the end of the 12 month fixed term contract then the staff members will be redeployed into another service area in order to continue to honour the 12 month contract.
Posts available
x2 - 12 month fixed term contract.
The role will involve triaging patients, preparing and administering intravenous therapies. You will undertake clinical skills such as venepuncture and cannulation. It is essential that you are IV and cannulation competent to be considered for this role. You must be able to work both autonomously and as part of a team and act as a vital member of the multi-disciplinary team whilst ensuring and maintaining excellent clinical standards.
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
*Please Note : For a specific detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Registered Adult Nurse on the NMC Register
Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC
Previous or recent experience of working in an acute secondary NHS care setting, can include student placements within the last 12 months
Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of on-going professional development/competence
Experience of working on your own and in a team in a health care environment delegating to others within a team / providing supervision
Willingness to become a practice supervisor / assessor to meet Nursing and Midwifery Council standards for student supervision and assessment
Demonstrate achievement of numeracy and literacy skills, which include drug administration calculations
Ability to read/write and speak, receive and understand instructions in English
Good IT skills ability to record information electronically
Competent in a range of clinical skills and willingness to undertake expanded practices relevant to the scope of practice required
Professional appearance
Display genuine interest in the post applied for and can articulate this when questioned
Positive and enthusiastic attitude
Ability to communicate articulately with others
Caring and approachable
Punctual and reliable
Ability to work a varied shift pattern including nights/weekends/unsocial hours where required
Describe why the Trust may deploy you to a different practice setting for a span of duty
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.