Community IV Nurse post in Inizio Engage's Clinical Homecare Nursing Team, working alongside NHS teams to treat patients in their own homes. The nurse gives specialist IV therapy and Parenteral Nutrition, with a focus on keeping patients safely independent. Travel between visits sits within working hours, and the nurse manages their own daily visits with considerable autonomy. A full UK driving licence and at least one year's post-registration experience are needed.
What the job involves
- Deliver prescribed IV therapies and Parenteral Nutrition to patients in their homes
- Undertake patient assessments, monitor progress and identify changes in condition
- Recognise and elevate clinical concerns appropriately
- Support the start of treatment and the safe transition from hospital to home
- Educate and train patients, families and carers to manage treatment confidently
- Provide ongoing clinical advice, guidance and support throughout homecare
- Manage own working day and patient visits
- Work with NHS colleagues, senior nurses and wider teams to ensure continuity of care
- Keep accurate, timely and confidential clinical records to NMC standards and Inizio policy
- Work in line with clinical policies, professional standards and evidence-based practice
- Contribute to patient safety, quality improvement and service development, including performance measures
- Maintain clinical competence through mandatory training, CPD and reflective practice
What’s required
Registration & licences
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
Experience
- Minimum one year's post-registration nursing experience
Checks & eligibility
- Current valid full UK driving licence
Other
- Able to travel regularly and independently between patient homes
Nice to have
- Experience in CVAD and/or Parenteral Nutrition services
- Experience in community homecare, acute or NHS healthcare settings
- Experience delivering patient education and support programmes
- Pharmaceutical or healthcare industry experience
What’s offered
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Company car and fuel card
- Pension scheme
- Training and revalidation support
- Life assurance
- Private medical insurance
- Pay assistance with further study
- Health and wellbeing activities