Job requirements
Essential
14 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
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
- Other
Flexibility in working hours and patterns
- Other
Full driving licence and access to a vehicle (for domiciliary community role) and ability to travel between sites
- Experience
Experience in nursing care, knowledge and expertise relevant to the clinical area within NHS or relevant health care organisation
- Experience
Experience in the take charge role and be able to lead a shift in the clinical area, demonstrating the ability to manage the clinical area, lead people and deal with emergencies and queries effectively
- Qualifications / Training
Registered Nurse and hold active registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- Qualifications / Training
Degree level qualification relevant to role
- Qualifications / Training
Professional qualification and training to lead the clinical team with relevant knowledge and skills for specialist area
- Qualifications / Training
Evidence of mandatory and statutory essential training skills, for example, Basic Life Support, manual handling, infection control, fire etc
- Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Professional clinical knowledge skills and skills that demonstrate the ability to assess, plan, develop and implement programmes of care
- Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Skills to assess and interpret complex needs of patients and able to give expert advice and guidance
- Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Clinical skills and competence relevant to role to support innovative, evidence based practice.
- Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Ability to apply professional judgement and problem solve and lead discussions within the team to resolve complex issues
- Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Able to support learners and clinical supervision of staff and lead on improvements within the learning environment.
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience in leading a team or service change/QI project
- Qualifications / Training
Management or leadership qualification or training
- Qualifications / Training
Education and training qualification
- Qualifications / Training
Quality improvement training and qualification
Job overview
The Infusion Service is a Nurse led unit which facilitates the administration of biologic therapies and other medications which require IV access, to prevent hospital admissions.
We are a dynamic team that currently provides a service over 6 days between the hours of 8am -6pm at Eastbourne DGH. The main patient cohorts are Gastroenterology, Rheumatology and Neurology; however, the service is developing and other specialities are beginning to utilize the service effectively.
Main duties of the job
You will need to provide strong leadership, possess excellent communication skills and be able to develop and support staff with clinical and professional expertise. You will also be expected to function effectively under pressure without compromising standards of care and professionalism. Knowledge of Infusion Treatment pathways for Rheumatology, Gastroenterology , Respiratory, Dermatology and Neurology patients with experience in administering IV medication including Biologics and Intravenous Immunoglobulins would be an advantage.
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.
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This advert is for Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse with East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in Eastbourne, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Charge nurse role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 22 Oct 2026.
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