Staff Nurse, Band 5- Medical Day Unit


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£32,073 to £39,043 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Cheltenham, GL53 7AN
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Sept 2026
Closing date:	30 Sept 2026

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Summary

- Hold currentNMC registration as an Adult Registered Nurse and work within the NMC Code and Trust policies. - Assess patients before treatment, including observations and clinical assessment, to ensure they are fit to proceed. - Recognise when treatment should be delayed or withheld and escalate concerns appropriately to specialist nurses, consultants or the medical team. - Safely administer intravenous medicines and specialist treatments in accordance with prescriptions and treatment protocols. - Demonstrate goodclinical skills, dexterity, accuracy and attention to detail, including cannulation and venepuncture. - Monitor patients during treatment and recognise and respond promptly toinfusion reactions, adverse drug reactions and clinical deterioration. - Provide clear information, reassurance and compassionate care to patients throughout their visit. - Maintain accurate clinical documentation and electronic records, includingTrak Care. - Follow infection prevention, ANTT, medicines management and patient safety procedures. - Work effectively with consultants, specialist nurses, Pharmacy and the wider multidisciplinary team. - Participate in emergency procedures and maintain relevant resuscitation and mandatory training. - Once established in the department, act as aclinical resource for colleagues, sharing knowledge and supporting staff development. - Participate inaudit, research-informed practice, quality improvement and clinical governance. - Contribute to the development of new treatments and services within MDU. - Maintain professional competence through ongoing learning and development. - Contribute positively to teamwork, patient flow and the smooth running of the unit.

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