Job summary
We are Manchester Local Care Organisation - a public sector organisation that is bringing together NHS community health services and social care services in the city. We're driven by the aim of improving the health of local people in Manchester by working across organisational boundaries.
An opportunity has arisen to join our exciting and innovative team of nurses for the MCR IV team for a period of 12 months. Since being established in 2013 the team has grown into a city wide service and enabled many patients to stay in the comfort of their own homes whilst receiving IV treatment or subcutaneous hydration that would have otherwise required a hospital admission.
We not only prevent hospital admission but also facilitate early discharge. The team has shown that not only is home IV therapy a cost efficient way of treating patients, but that the patient experience is greatly enhanced as people are able to carry on with their lives and avoid the disruption that can be caused by a hospital admission. It also means that hospital beds are freed up for those patients who are not able to receive treatment elsewhere.
Main duties of the job
Community IV Therapyhas recently become part of the Manchester Community Response Service which is pushing boundaries in terms ofwhat can be achieved in the community by allowing direct access to senior clinicians to patients in their own homes.
This role gives a unique opportunity to develop your skills in a community setting and work in a role delivering autonomous and bespoke care in an outpatient environment. The service is still evolving and so networking, data collection and evaluation will be an important part of the role. You will be involved in patient discussions with clinicians from both primary and secondary multi-disciplinary teams on a daily basis therefore excellent communication skills are essential. You will have the opportunity to expand your practice by being involved in the insertion, care and maintenance of different intra-vascular access devices for the longer term patients.
We are looking for a reliable, motivated member of staff with extensive experience in intravenous therapy and cannulation to join our citywide team. You will be based in one of the three localities but may be required to work across the city at times of pressure. It is essential you are confident to be able to work independently as well as part of a team as this role involves lone working. The post is to cover maternity leave so is for 12 months only
About us
MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.5bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nursing
- NMC Registration
- Prep for mentorship or similar teaching qualification
- Clinical Assessment Skills or willing to undertake (Accredited)
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake relevant further study or training as required for the post
- Advanced Communication Skills
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of multi-disciplinary / interagency working
- Management of long lines and PORTs
Desirable
- Experience of clinical audit.
- Experience in caring for patients in an community setting
- Experience in research activities
Skills
Essential
- Venepuncture and cannulation skills.
- Experience in IV therapy and relevant course
- Excellent communication skills verbal and written
- IT skills.
- Demonstrate understanding of assessing patients holistically
- Working knowledge of risk assessments, moving and handling and other relevant issues.
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient records
- Ability to work in unpredictable environments e.g. manage crisis and reorganise workload at short notice
- Time Management skills
Desirable
- Experience dealing with central lines including PICC and midlines
- Non Medical Prescriber
- Clinical Skills Course
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current health policy and relevance to the delivery of health care service
- Knowledge and understanding of complex medical, social and psychological needs of older adults
- Knowledge of evidence base practice
- Knowledge of managing difficult situations and conflict resolution
- Ability to comprehend and work within Trust policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Ability to comprehend and work within Trust policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety
- Positive customer care approach
- Time management skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nursing
- NMC Registration
- Prep for mentorship or similar teaching qualification
- Clinical Assessment Skills or willing to undertake (Accredited)
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake relevant further study or training as required for the post
- Advanced Communication Skills
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of multi-disciplinary / interagency working
- Management of long lines and PORTs
Desirable
- Experience of clinical audit.
- Experience in caring for patients in an community setting
- Experience in research activities
Skills
Essential
- Venepuncture and cannulation skills.
- Experience in IV therapy and relevant course
- Excellent communication skills verbal and written
- IT skills.
- Demonstrate understanding of assessing patients holistically
- Working knowledge of risk assessments, moving and handling and other relevant issues.
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient records
- Ability to work in unpredictable environments e.g. manage crisis and reorganise workload at short notice
- Time Management skills
Desirable
- Experience dealing with central lines including PICC and midlines
- Non Medical Prescriber
- Clinical Skills Course
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current health policy and relevance to the delivery of health care service
- Knowledge and understanding of complex medical, social and psychological needs of older adults
- Knowledge of evidence base practice
- Knowledge of managing difficult situations and conflict resolution
- Ability to comprehend and work within Trust policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Ability to comprehend and work within Trust policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety
- Positive customer care approach
- Time management skills
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
