Casual Community IV Nurse- Gloucester

The Methodist Church in Britain; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Company car and fuel card

Training and revalidation support

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Private medical insurance option

Occupational sick pay

Assistance with further study

Job summary

Inizio is seeking a community nurse to deliver IV therapy and parenteral nutrition in patients’ homes as part of the Clinical Homecare Nursing Team. The role involves autonomous working across the community with regular travel and a company car provided.

The nurse will assess patients, administer treatment, educate families, and record care in line with standards. A valid UK driving licence and at least one year post-registration experience are required.

Qualifications

• Post-registration nursing experience is required.
• Current valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, patient-centred IV and parenteral nutrition care in homes and community settings.
• Administer parenteral nutrition, IV therapies and clinical interventions in line with SOPs and standards.
• Assess patients, identify changes in condition and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Support treatment initiation, ongoing care and transfers from hospital to home.
• Train and educate patients, families and carers to manage treatment safely and build independence.
• Give clinical advice and build relationships with patients and healthcare professionals.
• Work with NHS colleagues and senior nurses to ensure continuity of care.
• Keep accurate clinical records in line with governance and policy.

Skills

IV therapy

Parenteral nutrition

Clinical assessment

Documentation

CPD

Education

Nursing qualification (Registered Nurse)

Job description

This casual post sits in Inizio's Clinical Homecare Nursing Team, which works with NHS partners to deliver IV therapy and parenteral nutrition in patients' own homes. The nurse will assess patients, administer treatment and support patients, carers and families to manage their care safely and independently. The role involves autonomous working across the community and regular travel, with a company car provided. Fit depends on at least one year of post-registration nursing experience and a current UK driving licence.

What the job involves

• Deliver safe, patient-centred IV and parenteral nutrition care in homes and community settings
• Administer parenteral nutrition, IV therapies and clinical interventions in line with SOPs and professional standards
• Assess patients, identify changes in condition and
• escalate concerns appropriately
• Support treatment initiation, ongoing care and transfers from hospital to home
• Train and educate patients, families and carers to manage treatment safely and build independence
• Give clinical advice and build strong relationships with patients and healthcare professionals
• Work with NHS colleagues and senior nurses to ensure continuity of care
• Keep accurate clinical records in line with clinical governance, NMC standards and company policies
• Support patient safety, quality improvement, service development and programme KPIs
• Maintain clinical competence through training, CPD, reflective practice and evidence-based care
• Work autonomously within a collaborative multidisciplinary team

What’s required

Experience

• Minimum one year post-registration nursing experience

Checks & eligibility

• Current valid UK driving licence

Other

• Ability to travel regularly within the community

Nice to have

• Experience in CVAD and/or parenteral nutrition services
• Experience working in community homecare, acute or NHS healthcare settings
• Experience delivering patient education and support programmes
• Pharmaceutical or healthcare industry experience

What’s offered

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company car and fuel card
• Training and revalidation support
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private medical insurance option
• Occupational sick pay
• Assistance with further study