Rheumatology Staff Nurse (Band 5)

Working as part of the rheumatology team to deliver IV/IM/SC biologic infusions to rheumatology patients.

These are set days on Mondays and Thursdays determined by the activity on the day case unit (ward 20)

Cannulation and phlebotomy is needed, but can be acquired in post if needed.

monitoring and observing patients and being able to assess for infusion related reactions is a must.

You will gain experience on the Day Case Unit as part of a small team administering IV biologic therapies to our patients and be engaged in the administration of treatments for osteoporosis and intra muscular Depomedrone injections. Teaching patients to inject themselves.

The day unit would offer you a broad range of experience in caring for patients with rheumatological conditions requiring:-

Specialist IV medications including cytotoxics Phlebotomy Cannulation Supporting patients and families through treatment

You will need to be a good communicator, show compassion and empathy and work as part of a team demonstrating at all times the Trusts Right Care Values and behaviours. Ensure complete, concise and contemporaneous nursing records.

The successful candidate should demonstrate a keen desire to care for rheumatology patients, be committed to lifelong learning and be patient focused.

Full in-house training would be offered inclusive of IT and use of SystmOne.

We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:

Cycle to Work Travel Scheme Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice Onsite Nursery Buying and Selling Annual Leave Car Leasing Employee Assistance Programme Employee Health and Wellbeing Extensive Reward Scheme Counselling Service Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.

Our Values

We understand that it’s down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience – we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:

Committed to Quality of Care Compassion Working together for patients Improving Lives Everyone Counts Respect and Dignity

Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kelly Tempest Job title: Lead Rheumatology Clinical Nurse Specialist Email address: kelly.tempest@nhs.net Telephone number: 01535292083