Community IV Nurse - Telford

NHS Jobs; Telford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a dedicated nurse to work with a wider healthcare team to deliver safe, high-quality care in community and home settings. You will support patients receiving IV therapy and TPN, visit patients at home to start treatment, carry out assessments, provide follow-up care, and offer ongoing support.

You will teach and support patients, carers, and families so they feel confident managing treatment safely, building trusting relationships with

Qualifications

• Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care in line with service procedures and clinical guidelines.
• Provide follow-up care and ongoing support after home visits.
• Follow safeguarding, infection control, governance, and regulatory requirements at all times.

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, provide follow-up care, and offer ongoing support.
• Teach and support patients, carers, and families so they feel confident managing treatment safely.
• Build trusting relationships with patients and provide kind, personalised care.
• Keep clear and accurate clinical records, including electronic patient notes.
• Monitor how patients are doing and report any concerns or changes straight away.
• Use and care for clinical equipment and supplies safely.
• Work closely with the wider healthcare team to support the best possible patient outcomes.
• Take part in team meetings, service improvements, and ongoing training and development.

Job description

You will work with a wider healthcare team, including dietitians, pharmacists, hospital staff, and other professionals, to make sure patients receive safe, high-quality care that meets their needs. Main duties and 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, provide follow-up care, and offer ongoing support Teach and support patients, carers, and families so they feel confident managing treatment safely Build trusting relationships with patients and provide kind, personalised care Keep clear and accurate clinical records, including electronic patient notes Monitor how patients are doing and report any concerns or changes straight away Use and care for clinical equipment and supplies safely Work closely with the wider healthcare team to support the best possible patient outcomes Take part in team meetings, service improvements, and ongoing training and development Follow safeguarding, infection control, governance, and regulatory requirements at all times

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust