IV Therapy Community Nurse
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Job summary
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated RN with extensive clinical skills to work within our countywide IV Therapy team. We are an ever developing IV Therapy service working in conjunction with the Neighbourhood Teams, Community and Acute hospitals. As a team our aim is to aid patient flow, and avoid admission, facilitate the IV In reach service and new midline placement service which has steps to expand.
The ideal applicant should be competent in IV Therapy, but training can be provided for cannulation and/or venepuncture. You will be responsible for undertaking clinical assessments, monitoring patient progress and contributing to the OPAT MDT. You must have the ability to motivate yourself and others and work autonomously in the community.
The post is permanent for 30 hours a week and will include some weekends and bank holidays.
Main duties of the job
- You will be providing countywide IV Therapy to Patients in their own homes via varying venous access routes (Peripheral, PICC, Hickman, Portacaths and Midlines), working closely with the Neighbourhood teams.
- EMIS and OPATpms is used so knowledge of those or other EPR systems is useful, but training can be provided.
- Communication is Key as we deal with all members of multi-disciplinary team on a daily basis.
- Holistic care of the patient and the ability to recognise and escalate patient deterioration is essential.
- You will be lone working and can cover numerous miles car driver essential.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer
- 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
- Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
- Flexible and agile working opportunities
- Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
- Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)
- Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.
Details
Date posted
06 March 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£28,407 to £34,581 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
C9798-0017
Job locations
Evesham Community Hospital
Waterside
Evesham
Worcestershire
WR11 1JT
Princess Of Wales Community Hospital
Stourbridge Road
Bromsgrove
Worcestershire
B61 0BB
Kidderminster Health Centre
Bromsgrove Street
Kidderminster
DY10 1PG
Droitwich Medical Centre
Ombersley Street East
Droitwich
Worcestershire
WR9 8RD
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Evesham Community Hospital
Waterside
Evesham
Worcestershire
WR11 1JT
Employer's website
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