Community IV Nurse

NHS

Job Description

Job summary

Previous applicants need not apply.

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Community Staff Nurse to join the community IV Team.The post-holder is responsible for providing the ongoing nursing care for patients requiring Intravenous (IV) therapy and supporting the virtual ward in the community.

The post-holder will carry out all forms of clinical care associated with IV therapy and assessment of care needs including the individual development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide nursing care to patients within their own homes and in clinic settings.

You must have effective communication and interpersonal skills, be prepared to work flexibly and collaboratively to meet the needs of the service and demonstrate a willingness to extend and develop your existing skills. In return, we will offer you development opportunities, clinical supervision and mentorship support and deliver a formal induction programme.

This role falls under the Government mandatory requirement of vaccination against coronavirus. Unless you are medically exempt, the Trust will be required to ensure that you are fully vaccinated against Covid-19. To be considered for this role you must be able to evidence that you have received both doses of the coronavirus vaccination or that you are medically exempt.

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

  • First level Registered Nurse
  • Completed preceptorship programme and associated competencies

Knowledge and Training

Essential

  • Understand the importance of the Code of Professional Conduct
  • Ability to gain and maintain competence in relevant clinical skills, pertinent to IV therapy.
  • Demonstrate understanding of evidence-based practice

Desirable

  • Working knowledge of IT systems

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant Post Registration Experience - IV drug administration, Cannulation
  • Community Nursing experience

Communication & Relationship Skills

Essential

  • Able to communicate accurately in all forms including verbal, written and IT
  • Proven ability to develop and maintain working relationships with other professionals
  • Evidence of being able to work as part of a team

Analytical & Judgement Skills

Essential

  • Ability to gain and maintain competence in relevant clinical skills pertinent to IV therapy
  • An understanding of when to use clinical judgement
  • An understanding of when to ask for assistance

Desirable

  • Background knowledge of the issues within the primary care and community setting

Planning & Organisational Skills

Essential

  • Enthusiastic - seizing the opportunity for personal and service development
  • Flexible - to meet the demands of the service
  • Able to demonstrate the ability to work autonomously and when to work as part of the team

Desirable

  • Ability to supervise others
  • Show an ability to adapt to change

Physical Skills

Essential

  • Ability to gain and maintain competence in relevant clinical skills, pertinent to IV therapy
  • Must be able to commute to meet the demands of the role

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values

Essential

  • Able toprovidesafe,caring,and effectiveservices
  • Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
  • Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brierley Hill Health and Social Care Centre

Venture Way

Brierley Hill

DY5 1RU

Employer's website

https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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