Community IV Nurse

NHS Jobs; West of England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking a Community IV Nurse to deliver patient-centred nursing care in patients' homes and community settings across the NHS homecare team. You will work with NHS colleagues to support patients requiring Parenteral Nutrition and IV therapies at home, maintaining professional standards and documentation.

You will travel regularly to patient visits, hold a current UK driving licence, and participate in mandatory training and CPD to maintain clinical competence while supporting safe

Qualifications

• NMC registered nurse status and current practising certificate.
• Experience in community/homecare nursing is desirable.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to patients.
• Ability to provide patient-centred care with high standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, high-quality nurse-led care in patients' homes and community settings.
• Administer prescribed intravenous therapies and nutritional support per care plans.
• Assess patients, monitor progress, and identify changes in condition.
• Escalate clinical concerns appropriately to keep patients safe.

Skills

Parenteral nutrition

Homecare nursing

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Job description

Community IV Nurse As a Community IV Nurse within our Clinical Homecare Nursing Team you will deliver safe high-quality and patient-centred nursing care to patients in their own homes and community settings Working in partnership with NHS teams and healthcare professionals you will support patients receiving specialist Parenteral Nutrition IV therapies and other prescribed clinical interventions at home The role offers the opportunity to work autonomously while remaining part of a supportive wider clinical team

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver safe high-quality patient-centred care in patients' homes and community settings
• Administer prescribed Parenteral Nutrition IV therapies and clinical interventions in accordance with standard operating procedures professional standards and individual care plans
• Undertake patient assessments monitor progress and identify changes in a patient's condition
• Recognise and escal clinical concerns appropriately supporting safe and effective patient care
• Support the initiation of treatment ongoing care and the safe transition of patients from hospital to home
• Educate train and empower patients families and carers to safely manage treatment and develop confidence and independence
• Provide ongoing clinical advice guidance and support to patients throughout their homecare journey
• Develop positive and professional relationships with patients families carers and healthcare professionals
• Work collaboratively with NHS colleagues Senior Homecare Nurses Clinical Nurse Managers and wider healthcare teams to provide continuity of care
• Maintain accurate timely and confidential clinical records in accordance with Clinical Governance requirements NMC standards and Inizio policies and procedures
• Work in accordance with relevant clinical policies procedures professional standards and evidence-based practice
• Contribute to patient safety quality improvement and the ongoing development of the Clinical Homecare Nursing service
• Support the achievement of relevant service and programme performance measures
• Maintain and develop clinical competence through mandatory training continuing professional development reflective practice and evidence-based learning

Community Working

This is a community-based position requiring regular travel to patients' homes Visit locations and routes will vary according to patient needs and service demand Travel between patient visits is included within your working hours You will need to be comfortable travelling independently and hold a current valid UK driving licence You will be responsible for managing your working day and patient visits effectively while maintaining close communication with the wider clinical team

Professional Responsibilities

As a Registered Nurse you will be expected to maintain your NMC registration and practise in accordance with the NMC Code You will take responsibility for maintaining your professional knowledge and clinical competence and participate in relevant training development and revalidation activities Above all you will be committed to providing a positive patient experience and delivering co