# Band 5 Staff Nurse Infusion Unit > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-5-staff-nurse-infusion-unit/e108f0e5-4ec9-481d-a5e3-082e4baac748 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-5-staff-nurse-infusion-unit/e108f0e5-4ec9-481d-a5e3-082e4baac748.md ## Summary - **Status:** Archived / closed - **Employer:** East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust - **Location:** Eastbourne District General Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Staff nurse - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-21T08:00:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-07T13:30:47.434Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/East_Sussex/Eastbourne/East_Sussex_Healthcare_NHS_Trust/Band_Staff_Nurse_Infusion_Unit/Band_Staff_Nurse_Infusion_Unit-v8100916 - **Employer website:** https://www.esht.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The Infusion unit is a Nurse led unit which facilitates the administration of biologic therapies and other medications which require IV access to our community of patients suffering from chronic conditions, therefore preventing hospital admissions. We are a dynamic team, having had a recent investment we now provide our service over 6 days, including bank holidays. The service provides treatments for all areas of specialist medicines. The team is active in research studies providing CPD and development opportunities as well as supporting Junior Doctor placements and college students which provides variety to the role and encourages the development of mentorship and leadership skills through cohesive working and learning. ### Main duties of the job We are looking for a motivated full time staff nurse to join our team based on the Infusion Unit. You will be well supported in the transition, with full training to take on the expectations of the unit. You will be adaptable to change and bring your own unique innovation and passion where your ideas will be listened to and incorporated into the daily running and evolution of the service. Applicants need to be hard working and enthusiastic, with a willingness to learn. Cannulation and venepuncture are a necessary skill as its part of our daily routine. In return for your hard work and dedication, East Sussex Healthcare Trust offers excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development as well as a personal induction programme. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Able to manage the physical and emotional demands of the role, including moving and handling of patients, able to concentrate to provide clinical care, calculation of drug dosages and communication of distressing or unwelcome information - Flexibility in working hours and patterns ### Experience **Essential** - Experience in nursing care, knowledge and expertise acquired through training - Demonstrate experience of providing nursing care in the healthcare setting **Desirable** - NHS experience or relevant health care organisation ### Qualifications / Training **Essential** - Registered Nurse and hold active registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) - Diploma/Degree level qualification relevant to role - Professional qualification and knowledge of patient assessment, planning, developing and implementing programmes of care - Evidence of mandatory and statutory essential training skills, for example, Basic Life Support, manual handling, infection control, fire etc **Desirable** - Post Graduate qualification at Degree level relevant to role to demonstrate clinical skills ### Skills / Knowledge / Abilities **Essential** - Professional clinical knowledge skills and skills that demonstrate the ability to assess, plan, develop and implement programmes of care - Ability to apply professional judgement and problem solve - Able to support learners and clinical supervision of junior staff. - Able to support mentors in decisions related to students/learners and make judgements regarding competence and fitness to practice. ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 200.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10593924) - [job hazard form (pdf, 880.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10505621) - [guidance for applicants - afc (pdf, 152.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=672) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references.