Rheumatology Staff Nurse (Band 5)

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Working as part of the rheumatology team to deliver IV/IM/SC biologic infusions to rheumatology patients.

These are set days on Mondays and Thursdays determined by the activity on the day case unit (ward 20).

Cannulation and phlebotomy is needed, but can be acquired in post if needed.

Monitoring and observing patients and being able to assess for infusion related reactions is a must.

You will gain experience on the Day Case Unit as part of a small team administering IV biologic therapies to our patients and be engaged in the administration of treatments for osteoporosis and intra muscular Depomedrone injections, as well as teaching patients to inject themselves.

Responsibilities

  • Specialist IV medications including cytotoxics
  • Phlebotomy
  • Cannulation
  • Supporting patients and families through treatment

You will need to be a good communicator, show compassion and empathy and work as part of a team demonstrating at all times the Trusts Right Care Values and behaviours. Ensure complete, concise and contemporaneous nursing records.

The successful candidate should demonstrate a keen desire to care for rheumatology patients, be committed to lifelong learning and be patient focused.

Full in‑house training would be offered inclusive of IT and use of SystmOne.

Benefits

  • Cycle to Work
  • Travel Scheme
  • Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
  • Onsite Nursery
  • Buying and Selling Annual Leave
  • Car Leasing
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Employee Health and Wellbeing
  • Extensive Reward Scheme
  • Counselling Service
  • Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
  • Staff Networks: Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality, Ecoaware & Admin Network

Our Values

  • Committed to Quality of Care
  • Compassion
  • Working together for patients
  • Improving Lives
  • Everyone Counts
  • Respect and Dignity

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Company: Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Apply for the Rheumatology Staff Nurse (Band 5)
Location: Steeton
Job Description:

Working as part of the rheumatology team to deliver IV/IM/SC biologic infusions to rheumatology patients.

These are set days on Mondays and Thursdays determined by the activity on the day case unit (ward 20).

Cannulation and phlebotomy is needed, but can be acquired in post if needed.

Monitoring and observing patients and being able to assess for infusion related reactions is a must.

You will gain experience on the Day Case Unit as part of a small team administering IV biologic therapies to our patients and be engaged in the administration of treatments for osteoporosis and intra muscular Depomedrone injections, as well as teaching patients to inject themselves.

Responsibilities

  • Specialist IV medications including cytotoxics
  • Phlebotomy
  • Cannulation
  • Supporting patients and families through treatment

You will need to be a good communicator, show compassion and empathy and work as part of a team demonstrating at all times the Trusts Right Care Values and behaviours. Ensure complete, concise and contemporaneous nursing records.

The successful candidate should demonstrate a keen desire to care for rheumatology patients, be committed to lifelong learning and be patient focused.

Full in‑house training would be offered inclusive of IT and use of SystmOne.

Benefits

  • Cycle to Work
  • Travel Scheme
  • Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
  • Onsite Nursery
  • Buying and Selling Annual Leave
  • Car Leasing
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Employee Health and Wellbeing
  • Extensive Reward Scheme
  • Counselling Service
  • Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
  • Staff Networks: Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality, Ecoaware & Admin Network

Our Values

  • Committed to Quality of Care
  • Compassion
  • Working together for patients
  • Improving Lives
  • Everyone Counts
  • Respect and Dignity

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Posted: May 17th, 2026