Band 6 IV Nurse

NHS; Teddington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Teddington is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse to coordinate the delivery of IV therapy in the community. Responsibilities include supporting service development, providing high-quality patient care, and working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in nursing. This position offers a supportive environment for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Supportive development environment

On-site staff nursery

Wellbeing resources

Qualifications

• Qualified RGN (Registered General Nurse - Adult) with current registration with NMC - Part1.
• Relevant post registration study at diploma/degree level and relevant CPD e.g., IV, palliative care.
• Experience working in the acute or community setting for more than a year as a registered nurse.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the delivery of IV therapy by the Adult Community Nursing Services.
• Support the development of the service and coordinate competency-based training.
• Facilitate the provision of high-quality care for patients.

Job description

Job summary

This is a key role in the provision of an integrated specialist nursing service for residents requiring IV therapy who are registered with a GP in the London Borough of Richmond.

The post holder will coordinate the delivery of IV therapy by the Adult Community Nursing Services and where possible it will be expected that the post holder will undertake the initial visits either alone or in conjunction with a member of one of the Community Nursing Teams.

This role will be working 4 Days a week which equates to 30Hrs.

Main duties of the job

In addition, the post holder will be expected to provide support and advice which includes:

• Supporting the development of the service.
• Coordinating competency-based training
• Facilitating the provision of high-quality care for these patients within the community ensuring evidence-based practice and innovative models of care are always delivered.
• Evaluating clinical pathways, policies, and procedures for managing IV therapy across primary, community, and secondary care.
• Providing local leadership, consultancy. and advice to other professionals, patients, and their carers
• Developing close working partnerships with the acute partners; other secondary care providers local, other health care professionals and voluntary services involved in the patient's care.

About us

Development and staff wellbeing

Your growth and personal happiness matter to us. After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

Job Responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential:

• Qualified RGN (Registered General Nurse - Adult) with current registration with NMC - Part1
• Relevant post registration study at diploma/degree level and relevant CPD e.g., IV, palliative care, tissue viability
• Assessor/Supervisory/ Mentorship Preceptorship or equivalent (willing to undertake)
• Experience working in the acute or in the community setting for more than a year as a registered nurse.

Desirable:

• Clinical Assessment Skills
• Diploma or BSc (Hons) Community Health (DN)

Knowledge

Essential:

• Understanding of the impact of Mental Health e.g., dementia, depression, on the management of medical and long-term conditions
• Professional standards including confidentiality, clinical governance and NMC guidelines
• Infection prevention and control standards
• Risk assessment and management
• Safeguarding Adults & Children
• Understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005

Desirable:

• Understanding of current legislation and its implications for this role, including performance indicators and targets
• Understanding of both the Health and Social Care agenda

Experience

Essential:

• Experience in assessing, planning, delivering, and evaluating patients in their own homes
• Experience in working independently and as part of a team
• Experience in problem solving and supporting other team members
• Experience of providing supervision
• Experience of mentoring students

Desirable:

• Experience of audit evaluation
• Experience of managing resources to stay within the service budget

Skills

Essential:

• Holistic assessment, core clinical, clinical reasoning, and care planning skills to proactively manage patient care
• Core clinical skills medicines management including IV, venepuncture, cannulation, continence, chronic disease management, palliative care, wound management, and intravenous care.
• Ability to promote self-care of patients
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Effective communication skills with clients and colleagues and the ability to establish rapport with team, clients and other agencies
• Ability to negotiate and communicate across professional and organisational boundaries
• IT literate with ability to use databases and other software packages
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure, balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Personal Attributes

Essential:

• Reliable, empathetic, approachable, understanding, non-judgemental and tolerant
• Demonstrates high ethical and professional standards
• Has a positive attitude to change and is prepared to work flexibly to meet the need of people and the service
• Willingness to learn and implement new ways of working, including using digital solutions with patients and in the operation of the service
• Confident, self motivated and energetic
• Ability to travel to multiple sites; car driver or competent cyclist

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.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.