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Salary for this role£39,959 – £48,117 a year

Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year

Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)

This occupation falls under the Health and Care Worker route. Salaries set by national pay scales (NHS bands) at or above the relevant band rate typically meet the occupation's requirement.

Closest occupation match: SOC 2237, Other registered nursing professionals. Pay for this occupation is set by national pay scales (NHS bands), so no single Home Office going rate applies.

Individual eligibility depends on personal circumstances. These figures are public reference information, not advice or a verdict on this job.

Role description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse to join our dynamic Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) team within the Infusion Suite at University Hospital Lewisham, part of Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust.

This is a key leadership role within a developing ambulatory service delivering specialist infusion therapies to patients across multiple specialties. The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership, support service development and ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centred care whilst helping to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions and improve patient flow.

Working closely with consultants, specialist nurses, pharmacists and the multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the continued growth of an innovative outpatient infusion service.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will play a key role in supporting the nurse managers in providing high quality care. He/she will be prepared to work within the division as a named nurse, within a team taking responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care.

The post holder will be a clinically credible practitioner who can provide effective patient care in a range of clinical settings, having regard for relevant policies and evidence base nursing.

About us

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Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
Improving the experience of staff with disability
Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
Making equalities mainstream

Date posted

04 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

197-AJ8936

Job locations

University Hospital Lewisham

Lewisham High Street

London

SE13 6LH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide clinical leadership and day-to-day supervision of the nursing team within the Infusion Suite.

Deliver and oversee the safe administration of specialist intravenous therapies, including biologics, intravenous iron, antibiotics and other infusion treatments.

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate high-quality patient care.

Coordinate patient flow and support the efficient utilisation of clinic capacity.

Act as a clinical role model, promoting professional standards, patient safety and evidence-based practice.

Support clinical governance, quality improvement, audit and service development initiatives.

Supervise, support and develop Band 5 nurses, Healthcare Assistants and student nurses.

Deputise for the Department Manager or Matron where appropriate

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Registered Nurse Level 1 register
1st Level Degree or equivalent
Teaching and assessing qualification
Intravenous Medicines Administration Competency
Cannulation and Venepuncture competency

Desirable

Specialist course

Experience

Essential

Minimum two years post-registration experience in an acute hospital setting
Experience of working within the multidiciplinary team
Experience of liaising with other agencies
Ability to work autonomously
Good time management and prioritisation skills
Experience administering intravenous medications and infusion therapies

Desirable

Experience administering biologic therapies, IV iron, immunoglobulins or intravenous antibiotics
Previous experience working within an Infusion Suite, Day Unit or Ambulatory Care setting

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge and understanding of the relevant NICE guidance
Evidence of continued professional development of self and other health care professionals
Understanding of infusion reactions and emergency management, including anaphylaxis
Well-developed interpersonal skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Effective decision-making skills
Time management skills
Organisational skills

Desirable

Knowledge of research and audit
IT skills
Knowledge of specialist infusion pathways across Rheumatology and Gastroenterology

Personal Qualities

Essential

Fit for active physical workload and resilient under reasonable pressure of work
Flexible approach to changing situations

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.