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Job requirements
Essential
5 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Willingness to undertake competency training and administer SACT infusions • High-level clinical skills in patient assessment, care planning, and evaluation • Strong communication and multidisciplinary team (MDT) collaboration skills • Venepuncture, Cannulation, and IV drug administration skills
- Knowledge
Sound knowledge of the NMC code and professional accountability • Knowledge of patient monitoring, identifying advertse drug reactions and acute deterioration management • Understanding of safe patient discharge and clinical governance
- Experience
Post-Registration experience in an acute clinical environment • Experience in administering intravenous medications and managing peripheral cannulation
- Qualifications
Registered Nurse with current NMC registration. • Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD) • Post-Preceptorship
- Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Evidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace. For posts with managerial responsibility only • Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect)
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Competency in administering SACT, IVIG, and specialized biologics. • Clinical assessment skills specific to neurological monitoring (e.g., GCS, cranial nerve tracking).
- Knowledge
Knowledge of neurological conditions, disease-modifying therapies, and emerging neuro-treatments. • Knowledge of research and audit processes in a clinical setting.
- Experience
Experience working within a neurology, day-case, or ambulatory care setting. • Experience administering specialist infusions (e.g., IVIG, Ocrelizumab, Rituximab, Natalizumab).
- Qualifications
SACT (Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy) Qualification/Competency
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Registered Nurse to work in the Neuro Day Case Unit .
The Band 5 Registered Nurse will work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team within the Neurology Day Case Unit, providing high-quality, compassionate and evidence-based nursing care to patients undergoing neurological investigations, treatments and procedures. If successful, the candidate will have the opportunity to gain new specialised skills and a wealth of learning opportunities within a supportive environment.
The successful candidate must have post-preceptorship experience.
Please note this post is not suitable for applicants who are required to undertake the OSCE training programme. Applicants who do not have current valid UK NMC registration will not be considered for this post.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will have good communication skills and should have experience of working in an acute hospital setting ideally within a neurological setting. We are looking for a committed team player who has high standards and is passionate about improving the patient experience.
As a band 5 Staff Nurse on A neurology Day Unit you will provide specialist outpatient care , administer complex neurological infusions hat include SACT infusions and provide clinical support for patients with long term neurological conditions.
You will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and specialist skills required for the Neuro Day Unit services. You will be expected to support patients through their treatment or intervention, as well as supporting patient discharge and wellbeing.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Applicant requirements
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.
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This advert is for Registered Nurse - Neurology Day Case Unit with University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust in Coventry, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Registered nurse role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 10 Nov 2026.
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