Job summary
Post holder will work closely
with the IV Team Leader(s) to manage a dedicated caseload of patients requiring
IV Antibiotics and long term vascular access care. Care
is delivered to patients in their
own homes or clinic setting in accordance with protocols and guidelines.
You will be expected to mentor
community staff nurses during training for administration of IV Therapy.
Main duties of the job
To
perform peripheral cannulation and venepuncture in accordance with established
protocols.
To perform port-a-cath procedures according
to established protocols.
To act as an assessor to district nurses in
the assessment of the administration of intravenous antibiotics.
To provide clinical support and advice to
the patient and district nurses in the absence of the IV Team Leader. e.g.
during holidays, study leave.
To work alongside the district nurse teams
to support them in providing intravenous therapy within the patients home
environment.
To work under the direction of the IV Team
Leader.
To work within Trust policies and guidelines
and follow the intravenous therapy patient care pathways.
To provide a safe, seamless transition of
care by using a multi-disciplinary approach to care.
To work without direct supervision of the IV
Team Leader in the patients own environment and also within a clinic setting.
Reporting to the IV Team Leader.
To support the assessment, development,
implementation and evaluation of care.
To provide safe discharge of patient care
from the pathway.
To provide accurate written communication of
the patients progress to IV Team Leader.
To support the training/skills of
competencies of other community nurses within intravenous antibiotic therapy.
Effectively
communicate verbally with patients, their families and other health care
professionals in the course of their work.
About us
Flexible working will be considered for all roles.
Unfortunately, we do not hold a sponsor licence for working Visas.
At Bridgewater, our PEOPLE values shape how we deliver our
NHS services in your local community.
They help us deliver our mission to improve local health and
promote wellbeing in the communities we serve.
After all, values are about people and they were
created in partnership with our staff to reflect what they felt was important
to them
Here at Bridgewater our shared values flow through the organisation.
P- Person-centred-We are passionate about individual needs and
promote independence in the healthcare we provide..
E- Empowered- We empower our people and encourage new ideas to deliver and create improvements in community care.
O- Open and Honest -We behave in a way that develops relationships
based on trust, openness, honesty and respect.
P- Professional-We support our people, so everyone has the right
skills and training to deliver outstanding patient care.
L- Locally Lead -We are always learning about our communities and
show great pride in being a local provider of health and care.
E- Efficient -We use our resources wisely to provide
sustainable and value for money healthcare for our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Bridgewater
Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Warrington and Halton Teaching
Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust plan to integrate and form a new organisation on
the 1st April 2026. As such, if your start date is on or after
1st April 2026, you will be employed by the newly formed organisation.
Should you join Bridgewater prior to this date, your employment will
automatically transfer into the new organisation. We are confident that this
transition will provide new opportunities and a continued commitment to
excellence in patient care.
Post holder will work closely
with the IV Team Leader(s) to manage a dedicated caseload of patients
requiring IV Antibiotics and long term vascular access care. Care is delivered to patients in their own
homes or clinic setting in accordance with protocols and guidelines.
You will be expected to mentor
community staff nurses during training for administration of IV Therapy.
Principal
Responsibilities
To perform
peripheral cannulation and venepuncture in accordance with established
protocols.
To perform port-a-cath procedures according to
established protocols.
To act as an assessor to district nurses in the
assessment of the administration of intravenous antibiotics.
To provide clinical support and advice to the
patient and district nurses in the absence of the IV Team Leader. e.g. during
holidays, study leave.
To work alongside the district nurse teams to
support them in providing intravenous therapy within the patients home
environment.
To work under the direction of the IV Team Leader.
To work within Trust policies and guidelines and
follow the intravenous therapy patient care pathways.
To provide a safe, seamless transition of care by
using a multi-disciplinary approach to care.
To work without direct supervision of the IV Team
Leader in the patients own environment and also within a clinic setting.
Reporting to the IV Team Leader.
To support the assessment, development,
implementation and evaluation of care.
To provide safe discharge of patient care from the
pathway.
To provide accurate written communication of the
patients progress to IV Team Leader.
To support the training/skills of competencies of
other community nurses within intravenous antibiotic therapy.
Effectively communicate verbally with patients,
their families and other health care professionals in the course of their work.
Professional
Responsibilities
Support clinical supervision and clinical
governance within the team.
Maintain professional portfolio that demonstrates
evidence of on-going professional development.
Ensure that practice is evidence-based through
audit and critically appraising literature.
Maintain clinical standards through reflective
practice and clinical supervision.
Adhere to the NMC:- Professional
Code of Conduct
Scope of
Professional Practice
Administrations of
Medicines
Records and Record
keeping
Identify any limitations or gaps in professional of
clinical knowledge.
Contribute to the development of clinical
guidelines.
Training
Act as a mentor for pre registration nursing
students.
To provide clinical education and training to
patients and care givers in the administration of intravenous antibiotic
therapy under protocol.
Support the development of the nursing team by
teaching and assessing junior members of the team.
Undertake mandatory in-house training and other
training that supports the role.
Teaching of other health professionals to support
patients in maintaining their optimum level of independence.
Personal Issues:
Access to clinical supervision.
To participate in IPAs and PDPs.
Report sickness and other absences to the
identified administrator.
To provide accurate, timely information to the
administrator regarding annual leave, expenses and study leave.
Supply required activity data related to patient
care.
Please see full job description attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Bridgewater
Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Warrington and Halton Teaching
Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust plan to integrate and form a new organisation on
the 1st April 2026. As such, if your start date is on or after
1st April 2026, you will be employed by the newly formed organisation.
Should you join Bridgewater prior to this date, your employment will
automatically transfer into the new organisation. We are confident that this
transition will provide new opportunities and a continued commitment to
excellence in patient care.
Post holder will work closely
with the IV Team Leader(s) to manage a dedicated caseload of patients
requiring IV Antibiotics and long term vascular access care. Care is delivered to patients in their own
homes or clinic setting in accordance with protocols and guidelines.
You will be expected to mentor
community staff nurses during training for administration of IV Therapy.
Principal
Responsibilities
To perform
peripheral cannulation and venepuncture in accordance with established
protocols.
To perform port-a-cath procedures according to
established protocols.
To act as an assessor to district nurses in the
assessment of the administration of intravenous antibiotics.
To provide clinical support and advice to the
patient and district nurses in the absence of the IV Team Leader. e.g. during
holidays, study leave.
To work alongside the district nurse teams to
support them in providing intravenous therapy within the patients home
environment.
To work under the direction of the IV Team Leader.
To work within Trust policies and guidelines and
follow the intravenous therapy patient care pathways.
To provide a safe, seamless transition of care by
using a multi-disciplinary approach to care.
To work without direct supervision of the IV Team
Leader in the patients own environment and also within a clinic setting.
Reporting to the IV Team Leader.
To support the assessment, development,
implementation and evaluation of care.
To provide safe discharge of patient care from the
pathway.
To provide accurate written communication of the
patients progress to IV Team Leader.
To support the training/skills of competencies of
other community nurses within intravenous antibiotic therapy.
Effectively communicate verbally with patients,
their families and other health care professionals in the course of their work.
Professional
Responsibilities
Support clinical supervision and clinical
governance within the team.
Maintain professional portfolio that demonstrates
evidence of on-going professional development.
Ensure that practice is evidence-based through
audit and critically appraising literature.
Maintain clinical standards through reflective
practice and clinical supervision.
Adhere to the NMC:- Professional
Code of Conduct
Scope of
Professional Practice
Administrations of
Medicines
Records and Record
keeping
Identify any limitations or gaps in professional of
clinical knowledge.
Contribute to the development of clinical
guidelines.
Training
Act as a mentor for pre registration nursing
students.
To provide clinical education and training to
patients and care givers in the administration of intravenous antibiotic
therapy under protocol.
Support the development of the nursing team by
teaching and assessing junior members of the team.
Undertake mandatory in-house training and other
training that supports the role.
Teaching of other health professionals to support
patients in maintaining their optimum level of independence.
Personal Issues:
Access to clinical supervision.
To participate in IPAs and PDPs.
Report sickness and other absences to the
identified administrator.
To provide accurate, timely information to the
administrator regarding annual leave, expenses and study leave.
Supply required activity data related to patient
care.
Please see full job description attached.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- IV Skills, Phlebotomy & Cannulation skills. Ability to communicate verbally and in written form at all levels. Manage time. Ability to solve problems. Ability to teach
Desirable
- Care and management of differing types of vascular access(PICC,LTCC,Ports)
Sponsorship
Essential
- Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable).
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience. Ability to facilitate other team members in providing IV Therapy to patients. Work autonomously.
Desirable
Relationships
Essential
- If you are related to a director or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship.
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN/RN
- Teaching or Training Experience
Desirable
- Degree/Diploma level or willing to work towards
- Modules ie. Ethical & Moral Issues. Inf Control, Law & the Practitioner.
Other
Essential
- Commited to developing the service
- The ability to travel independently across the Trust
- The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- IV Skills, Phlebotomy & Cannulation skills. Ability to communicate verbally and in written form at all levels. Manage time. Ability to solve problems. Ability to teach
Desirable
- Care and management of differing types of vascular access(PICC,LTCC,Ports)
Sponsorship
Essential
- Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable).
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience. Ability to facilitate other team members in providing IV Therapy to patients. Work autonomously.
Desirable
Relationships
Essential
- If you are related to a director or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship.
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN/RN
- Teaching or Training Experience
Desirable
- Degree/Diploma level or willing to work towards
- Modules ie. Ethical & Moral Issues. Inf Control, Law & the Practitioner.
Other
Essential
- Commited to developing the service
- The ability to travel independently across the Trust
- The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
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).
