Community IV Nurse - Northampton

The Methodist Church in Britain; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing specialist training

Career progression opportunities

Support from clinical leaders and MDTs

Job summary

Inizio Engage is seeking a community IV nurse to deliver home-based intravenous therapy, including total parenteral nutrition, to patients in their own homes. You will start treatment, assess patients, teach patients and carers, and monitor progress during home visits.

The role suits a registered nurse seeking more independent clinical responsibility and collaboration with dietitians, pharmacists and hospital teams. Applicants need current NMC registration and a full UK or Irish driving licence.

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration (adult or children’s nurse).
• At least 1 year post-registration nursing experience.
• Full UK or Irish driving licence.
• Experience delivering IV therapy in community settings.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Independent practice

Patient care

Teaching families

Teamwork

Record keeping

Education

NMC registration

Job description

Inizio Engage is recruiting a community IV nurse to deliver home-based intravenous therapy, including total parenteral nutrition, to patients in their own homes. The work centres on starting treatment, assessing patients, teaching patients and carers, and monitoring progress across home visits. The post suits a registered nurse who wants more independent clinical responsibility, working alongside dietitians, pharmacists and hospital teams. Applicants need current NMC registration, at least a year post-registration, and a full UK or Irish driving licence.

What the job involves

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

Registration & licences

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

Experience

• At least 1 year post-registration nursing experience
• Experience delivering high-quality patient care in clinical or community settings
• Experience working independently and managing workload effectively
• Experience maintaining accurate clinical documentation and patient records
• Experience managing and caring for vascular access devices such as PICC lines and CVADs

Checks & eligibility

• Full UK or Irish driving licence

Nice to have

• Current NMC registration as an adult or children's nurse
• At least 1 year post-registration nursing experience
• Full UK or Irish driving licence

What’s offered

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