Staff Nurse, Band 5- Medical Day Unit

Staff Nurse, Band 5- Medical Day Unit (22.5 hours a week)

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Medical Day Unit (MDU), a busy and friendly outpatient service currently based at Cheltenham General Hospital (CGH).MDU is a nurse-led unit providing a wide range of planned treatments and procedures, including intravenous infusions, diagnostic endocrine tests and blood transfusions. We provide care to patients with a variety of medical conditions and work closely with medical teams, Pharmacy and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective and patient-centred care., We are looking to recruit a Staff Nurse for 22.5 hours per week. The current service operates Monday to Saturday, 07:00-17:00, with shifts planned according to the needs of the service., During a normal working day staff cannulate patients on arrival, carry out observations and assessments to ensure patients are well enough for the infusion. Following assessment for the infusion, we often have discussions with specialist nurses or consultants in regards to issues relating to the treatment, therefore; putting our assessment skills into practice. The drugs are mostly mixed on the unit, so an IV qualification would be essential. Infusions run over differing times and observations are recorded as per protocol for each specific infusion. Ideally we would like someone who can cannulate, but this is not essential as training and support will be given. It is essential to have a relevant NMC ~ Sub-Part 1 RNA (Adult) registration.

We are a supportive and welcoming team and are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, compassionate and keen to develop their skills within a specialist outpatient environment. We value teamwork, kindness, professionalism and a positive approach to patient care.

Previous experience in cannulation and venepuncture would be beneficial, but this is not essential. Full training, support and opportunities to develop your clinical skills will be provided.

We are a nurse led department, but a supportive team to work with. Our days can be very busy, but we all work together to make a great environment for our patients. We use a lot of different intravenous drugs and are always keen to expand the services we can offer to both patients and specialities. Our patients can be returning patients for treatment on a regular basis or patients who attend for a one off treatment. Our aim is to put patients in a relaxed environment and ensure an explanation is given to them of what will happen during their visit, especially if they are with us just for one treatment. Shadowing opportunities with Specialist Nursing teams can be arranged. Along with regular in house training on new and changing treatments will be provided. We work closely with the drug brand reps that visit the unit and inform us of changes and also offer support. We also have a designated co-ordinator per shift that will support and guide the