Community IV Nurse - Kettering

The Methodist Church in Britain; Kettering; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing specialist training

Career progression opportunities

Support from multidisciplinary teams

Job summary

Inizio Engage is seeking a registered nurse for a home-based Community IV Nurse role. You will visit patients at home to start IV therapies, monitor progress, and teach patients and carers to manage treatment safely.

You will work closely with dietitians and pharmacists, maintain accurate electronic records, and participate in ongoing specialist training and service improvements. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• NMC registered as adult or children's nurse.
• Minimum 1 year post-registration nursing experience.
• Experience delivering patient care in clinical or community settings.
• Experience working independently and managing workload.
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and patient records.
• Experience managing IV access devices (PICC lines/CVADs).

Responsibilities

• Visit patients at home to start treatment, assess, and provide follow-up.
• Support patients receiving IV therapy and TPN in the community and at home.
• Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care per guidelines.
• Teach patients, carers, and families to manage treatment safely.
• Monitor progress and report concerns promptly.
• Keep clear clinical records, including electronic notes.
• Collaborate with the wider healthcare team for best outcomes.
• Build trusting relationships and provide personalised care.
• Care for clinical equipment and supplies safely.
• Participate in team meetings, service improvements, and training.

Skills

Independent working

Patient care in community

Clinical documentation

Team collaboration

Infection control

Education

NMC registration (adult or children)

Tools

PICC/CVAD care

Job description

This Community IV Nurse role with Inizio Engage is a home-based post for a registered nurse seeking more autonomy in specialist community care. The core of the work is visiting patients at home to start and monitor IV therapies, including total parenteral nutrition, and teaching them and their carers to manage treatment safely. The role is distinct for its independent home visits and close links with dietitians and pharmacists, with ongoing specialist training offered. Applicants need current NMC registration and a full UK or Irish driving licence.

What the job involves

• Visit patients at home to start treatment, carry out assessments, and provide follow-up and ongoing support
• Support patients receiving IV therapy and TPN in the community and at home
• Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care in line with service procedures and clinical guidelines
• Teach and support patients, carers and families to manage treatment safely
• Monitor patients' progress and report concerns or changes straight away
• Keep clear, accurate clinical records, including electronic patient notes
• Work closely with the wider healthcare team to support the best possible outcomes
• Build trusting relationships and provide kind, personalised care
• Use and care for clinical equipment and supplies safely
• Take part in team meetings, service improvements, and training and development
• Follow safeguarding, infection control, governance and regulatory requirements at all times

What’s required

Registration & licences

• Current NMC registration as an adult or children's nurse

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year post-registration nursing experience
• Experience delivering high-quality patient care in clinical or community settings
• Experience working independently and managing workload effectively
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and patient records
• Experience managing and caring for PICC lines, CVADs or similar intravenous access devices

Checks & eligibility

• Full UK or Irish driving licence

What’s offered

• Ongoing specialist training
• Career progression opportunities
• Continuous support from experienced clinical leaders and multidisciplinary teams