Clinical Homecare Nurse - South Wales

Pharmaxo Pharmacy Services; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharmaxo Pharmacy Services is seeking a Homecare Nurse to support NHS patients treated outside hospital. You will deliver direct care, administer injections or infusions, and monitor vitals in patients' homes, clinics or other settings.

You will educate families to promote adherence and self-management. The role requires substantial post-registration experience, SACT accreditation, and current NMC registration.

Qualifications

• NMC registration with a PIN is essential.
• SACT accreditation required for the role.
• Substantial post-registration clinical experience is expected.
• Experience administering subcutaneous, intramuscular or IV medications is essential.
• Commitment to CPD and ongoing training is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out patient observations and confirm each patient is fit to proceed with treatment.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
• Monitor patient vital signs and report changes to the medical team.
• Provide compassionate support to patients and their families.
• Educate patients and families to promote understanding and independence.
• Keep accurate clinical records and protect patient confidentiality.
• Work with interdisciplinary teams to keep patient safety paramount.

Skills

Autonomy

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Working under pressure

Compassionate care

Education

Nursing qualification

SACT accreditation

CPD training

Job description

This Homecare Nurse post sits in the healthcare team of Pharmaxo Pharmacy Services and supports NHS patients treated outside hospital. The nurse gives direct care and medicines by injection or infusion, carries out observations, reports changes in vital signs to the medical team, and teaches patients and families to manage their treatment. Visits take place in patients' homes, clinics, residential settings, schools or workplaces, and the role calls for SACT experience. Current NMC registration and SACT accreditation are essential.

What the job involves

• Carry out patient observations and confirm each patient is fit to proceed with treatment
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers
• Monitor patient vital signs and report changes to the medical team
• Give compassionate support to patients and their families
• Educate patients and families to promote understanding and independence
• Keep accurate clinical records and protect patient confidentiality
• Work with interdisciplinary teams to keep patient safety paramount

Qualifications

• Nursing qualification
• SACT accreditation
• Commitment to CPD and training relevant to the role

Registration & licences

• Current NMC registration with a PIN

Experience

• Substantial post-registration experience in a clinical setting
• Experience of administering subcutaneous, intramuscular or IV medications
• SACT experience

Skills & knowledge

• Willingness to work autonomously
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Working with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Working under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Compassionate and caring approach

Other

• Self-motivated and energetic approach
• Interest in understanding the pharmaceutical business and industry

Nice to have

• Experience of the pharmaceutical industry or out-of-hospital services
• Knowledge of out-of-hospital and pharmacy services
• Demonstrable clinical experience within the disease area
• Recognised chemotherapy qualification