Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team  in the Managed Care Infusion Unit, Victoria House (SGH). 

This role delivers a high standard of care for patients attending the unit for a range of IV treatments including biological therapies. Referred by many specialities, our patients attend the unit for a course of IV therapies required for their clinical conditions. This services supports patients to be at home to manage their conditions without remaining in the main hospital setting. 

In this role, the successful candidate will join a passionate, nurse led service who have exceptional relationships with their patient cohort and amongst their fellow nursing team. The team have strong professional relationships with wider MDT- all of which contribute to a seamless journey for the patients in their care in the department. 

In the band 5 role, this candidate will report to the wider band 6 team, line managed by the senior sister Emilia Moutchia. 

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. 

 We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

 Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

In this role, your key responsibilities will include joining our nurse led service to deliver IV therapies (including biologic therapies) in an outpatient setting at SGH. The successful candidate will work in accordance with agreed policies to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients attending the service, ensuring patient safety at all stages of the patient journey and delivering an individualised plan of care for the patient group. 

The candidate will need to demonstrate a passion for high standards of care, show autonomy and responsibility of being part of a nurse led service, demonstrate importance of working closely as a team but also independently, and highlight their organisational and prioritisation skills. 

The service works Monday to Friday with no weekend or night working at the current time. The unit is based at Victoria House but often supports inpatient areas with some bespoke IV therapies. There is no option to work from home due to this being a patient facing role. There are clear opportunities for training and development within the service.