Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, enthusiastic Community Staff Nurse to join our IV Team to treat patients across Derbyshire. We have 2 bases, one at Walton Hospital, Chesterfield and one at Babington hospital, Belper.
The Team focusses on providing Intravenous Therapy to patients in their own homes. We receive referrals mainly from the Derby Royal Hospital, (supporting the inpatient OPAT service), Chesterfield Royal Hospital, GP step up patients and other surrounding acute hospitals
It is essential that you have a keen interest and some experience in the management of patients with Central Venous Access Devices. It will also be beneficial to have the knowledge and experience of working with patients with long term conditions.
The successful candidate will also have an interest in participating in service development and be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people from a variety of backgrounds.
If you can demonstrate good communication skills and can give good, competent evidence based care we would like to hear from you.
Please note, it is essential that you are able to travel and are willing to work weekends and Bank Holidays, as required.
As a clinical employee it will be your responsibility to ensure that your behaviour and values reflect those set out in the DCHS Way.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for providing intravenous (IV) therapy in the community and empowering some patients to self administer their own IV medication with continued support.
The ability to understand and act on when to use clinical judgement and when to call for assistance.
To carry out all forms of clinical care associated with IV therapy including development, implementation and evaluation of care plans to provide quality care for patients.
About us
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.
Benefits include:
Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
Generous NHS pension scheme
Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
Incremental pay progression
Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
Access to our LGBTI+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
Health and wellbeing opportunities
Structured learning and development opportunities
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- RGN
- Evidence of recent Training
Desirable
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of research based/reflective practice
- Experience of working in the community
- Knowledge of local and national priorities
- Understanding of the wider NHS agenda regarding community services
Desirable
Skills and Attibutes
Essential
- Excellent communication and interperponsal skills
- Written and recording skills
- Ability to assess, plan and implement care
- Ability to supervise junior nursing staff
- IT skills
- CVAD / IV Experience
Desirable
- Cannulation / Venepuncture
Aptitude/personal qualities
Essential
- Good team member
- Flexible approach to working practice
- Work autonomously
Values, drivers and motivators
Essential
- Ability to travel as you will need to travel across Derbyshire County visiting patients homes and across the county to access meetings and training
- Able to work weekends and Bank Holidays
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- RGN
- Evidence of recent Training
Desirable
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of research based/reflective practice
- Experience of working in the community
- Knowledge of local and national priorities
- Understanding of the wider NHS agenda regarding community services
Desirable
Skills and Attibutes
Essential
- Excellent communication and interperponsal skills
- Written and recording skills
- Ability to assess, plan and implement care
- Ability to supervise junior nursing staff
- IT skills
- CVAD / IV Experience
Desirable
- Cannulation / Venepuncture
Aptitude/personal qualities
Essential
- Good team member
- Flexible approach to working practice
- Work autonomously
Values, drivers and motivators
Essential
- Ability to travel as you will need to travel across Derbyshire County visiting patients homes and across the county to access meetings and training
- Able to work weekends and Bank Holidays
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).
