Registered Nurse - Neurology Day Case UnitNHS

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Registered Nurse to work in the Neuro Day Case Unit .

The Band 5 Registered Nurse will work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team within the Neurology Day Case Unit, providing high-quality, compassionate and evidence-based nursing care to patients undergoing neurological investigations, treatments and procedures. If successful, the candidate will have the opportunity to gain new specialised skills and a wealth of learning opportunities within a supportive environment.

The successful candidate must have post-preceptorship experience.

Please note this post is not suitable for applicants who are required to undertake the OSCE training programme. Applicants who do not have current valid UK NMC registration will not be considered for this post.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will have good communication skills and should have experience of working in an acute hospital setting ideally within a neurological setting. We are looking for a committed team player who has high standards and is passionate about improving the patient experience.

As a band 5 Staff Nurse on A neurology Day Unit you will provide specialist outpatient care , administer complex neurological infusions hat include SACT infusions and provide clinical support for patients with long term neurological conditions.

You will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and specialist skills required for the Neuro Day Unit services. You will be expected to support patients through their treatment or intervention, as well as supporting patient discharge and wellbeing.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Job description

Clinical Infusions: Deliver expert care for patients receiving specialist treatments and disease-modifying therapies (such as IVIG, Ocrelizumab, Rituximab, and Natalizumab and SACT ). Administration of SACT infusions is an essential , if not competent, willingness to partake in competency is essential to maintain the role Patient Monitoring: Assess patients before, during, and after treatment, monitor for adverse reactions, and act quickly if complications arise. Care Planning: Undertake the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of individualised patient care. Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Working: Collaborate closely with doctors, pharmacists, and neurology specialist nurses to support patient pathways and safe discharges. Unit Management: Take charge of the shift or manage day-to-day operations in the absence of a Band 7 nurse, supporting junior staff and learners. Research and Development: Participate in emerging neurological treatments and willingness to gain competency and administer any new treatments For further details please see the attached job description. Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create anenvironment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.