Job summary
- Main area
- Infusion Nurse
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Secondment: 10 months (Maternity cover)
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 279- 7509297-OCT25
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Princess Royal Hospital
- Town
- Haywards Heath
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Infusion Nurse
Band 5
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to deliver Excellent Care Everywhere for our patients, our people and our communities. Whatever your role here at UHSussex you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We value compassion, inclusion and respect as our core values. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
As part of our commitment to access for all, please see the different ways you can access the application form: https://apps.trac.jobs/accessibility?_ts=1
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity to join the Trust as an Infusion Nurse on a fixed term/secondment basis for 10 months, providing speciality care for patients with Crohns and Colitis. The infusion room offers a vital service to our patients by initiating and administering biologics and other therapeutic medication to transform the lives of patients.
Main duties of the job
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Assess the needs for patients receiving therapy and ensure all care is provided.
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Management of day unit appointments and scheduling with the support of the Senior nurse.
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Providing emotional support to patients and families who are coping with long term chronic conditions, which have an impact on their daily lives.
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Keeping patients and relatives fully always informed.
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Maintaining accurate and up to date nursing documentation via the database and electronic patient record system.
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Committed to providing a safe, high-quality service.
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Work with professions allied to nursing to ensure a unified approach to Gastroenterology care.
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Maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.
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Supporting senior members of nursing staff in the clinical area and deputising in their absence.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
We are a team providing speciality care for patients with Crohns and Colitis and the infusion room offers a vital service to our patients by initiating and administering biologics and other therapeutic medication to transform the lives of patients.
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of all aspects of nursing care using a problem-solving approach to patients within the infusion suite. The post holder will be expected to carry out care without the need for direct supervision but will be supported by the senior IBD nurse.
Person specification
shortlisting requirement
Essential criteria
- NMC registration
- significant post registration experience
- completed IV medication competency
Desirable criteria
- Experience in gastroenterology
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Emma Hills
- Job title
- Lead IBD Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01273696955
- Additional information
For any further information please contact Emma Hills [email protected]
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