Staff Nurse - Medical Infusion Suite

Main area Medical Day Case Unit Infusion Suite Grade NHS AfC:
Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 30 hours per week (Including Weekends and Bank Holidays) Job
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Site SWB NHS Trust Town Birmingham Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing Today at 23:59

Here at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust we’re committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities whilst employing people to our organisation who meet our Trust values of ambition, respect and compassion. With the opening of our new hospital, Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, it’s the coming together of expertise from every corner of our organisation and a show of our commitment to provide better healthcare and create more jobs and so much more.

We at the Trust actively encourage Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) and disabled applicants, as well as members of the armed forces community and value the positive impact that difference has on our teams. We are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce.

The Medical Infusion Suite at Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals (SWBH) NHS Trust is looking for a Band 5 Registered Nurse to support the delivery of high-quality patient care within the service.

The post holder will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to provide safe and effective care to patients receiving infusion therapies, under the supervision and guidance of senior staff. Key responsibilities include supporting the assessment and monitoring of patients during treatment, administering intravenous therapies in line with competency and Trust policies, and escalating any concerns or changes in patient condition promptly to senior colleagues.

The role also involves contributing to the smooth running of the unit by assisting with patient flow, supporting accurate documentation and record keeping, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols and infection prevention standards. The post holder will work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a safe and efficient clinical environment.

In addition, the Band 5 nurse will support quality improvement activities where appropriate, participate in training and development opportunities, and assist in the induction of new staff and students under supervision.

Essential requirements include being a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration, relevant clinical experience, competence or willingness to develop skills in IV therapy, and good communication, organisational, and teamwork skills.

The Band 5 nurse will work as part of the ward/department team, supporting the Ward/Department Manager and senior nursing staff in the delivery of safe and effective patient care. The post holder will develop competence in contributing to the management of the clinical environment, including supporting staff attendance processes, assisting with day-to-day coordination of patient care activities, and escalating concerns appropriately to senior colleagues.

The role involves working collaboratively with the nursing team to support patient flow, including assisting with admission and discharge processes and ensuring timely communication of patient needs to relevant team members. The post holder will contribute to maintaining appropriate skill mix by supporting effective teamwork and highlighting staffing or capacity issues to senior staff for review.

The Band 5 nurse will support the safe and economical use of ward resources by following Trust policies for stock use and ordering, and by escalating shortages or supply issues to senior staff within agreed procedures. They will also assist in maintaining a safe and supportive ward environment by reporting local issues, contributing to team communication, and escalating concerns or conflicts to senior nurses or the Ward Manager.

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country – one of the country’s most culturally diverse areas. It’s a friendly and…