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 close
partnership with the Neighbourhood Teams, OPAT, Hospital at home, Community and
Acute Hospitals.
As a team our aim is to support patient flow within Acute
Hospitals by supporting early discharges, prevent hospital admission,
facilitate our in-reach service at the Acute Hospital sites and manage the
midline placement service.
This position will initially be appointed at Band 5,
reflecting the foundational level of practice required. With structured
support, supervision, and the achievement of defined competencies, the
successful candidate will progress to the role of Specialist IV Therapy Nurse.
Upon meeting these criteria, the postholder will be regraded to Band 6, in
alignment with the advanced responsibilities and scope of practice associated
with the specialist role. However if the candidate has current Band 6
experience this will be taken into consideration and discussed during the
interview process.
This post is countywide, therefore a full UK driving
licence is required and access to a car is essential.
The hours are 30/32 over 5 days, we cover weekends and bank
holidays.
Main duties of the job
A typical day for the team would cover the
following duties:
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 Sunrise 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.
You will work in triage, taking new referrals from
various services and ensuring the correct treatment is being requested,
arranging treatment starts and allocating work to the team.
You will work in clinic in the Acute hospital, liaising
with OPAT visit patients on the ward and inreach to facilitate discharges.
You will be able to place midlines in the Acute trust
after the relevant training.
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. 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
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Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work
unsocial hours
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Flexible and agile working opportunities
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Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
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Wide range of supportive staff networks
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Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our
website.
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you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained
interest in working for the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We
act as an expert resource in IV Therapy, providing specialist advice and
guidance to patients, carers, colleagues, and multidisciplinary professionals.
We
undertake comprehensive person-centred assessments, care plans and reviews of
patients across a wide range of clinical conditions, ensuring holistic
consideration of physical, psychological, and social care needs are prioritised
by the correct services.
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We
act as an expert resource in IV Therapy, providing specialist advice and
guidance to patients, carers, colleagues, and multidisciplinary professionals.
We
undertake comprehensive person-centred assessments, care plans and reviews of
patients across a wide range of clinical conditions, ensuring holistic
consideration of physical, psychological, and social care needs are prioritised
by the correct services.
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN1)
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- Degree in Health related studies
- Advanced vascular access
- Management and Leadership qualification
- Practice educator
- Health Assessment Course
Experience
Essential
- Experience gained during Pre-Registration training
Desirable
- Previous community nursing experience
- Transcribing medication
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of community services and care pathways
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- High level of clinical skills
- Self-motivated and ability to motivate others
- Innovative approach to care and management
- Excellent communication skills
- Teaching skills
- IT skills
- Time management and organisation skills
Desirable
- Advanced assessment skills.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Enthusiastic and forward thinking
- Reliable
- Flexible attitude
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN1)
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- Degree in Health related studies
- Advanced vascular access
- Management and Leadership qualification
- Practice educator
- Health Assessment Course
Experience
Essential
- Experience gained during Pre-Registration training
Desirable
- Previous community nursing experience
- Transcribing medication
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of community services and care pathways
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- High level of clinical skills
- Self-motivated and ability to motivate others
- Innovative approach to care and management
- Excellent communication skills
- Teaching skills
- IT skills
- Time management and organisation skills
Desirable
- Advanced assessment skills.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Enthusiastic and forward thinking
- Reliable
- Flexible attitude
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
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).
