Field Nurse

Cencora; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services company in Birmingham is seeking a qualified Field Nurse for a 12-month maternity cover contract. This role involves delivering acute homecare nursing services to both NHS and private clients. Key responsibilities include maintaining clinical registration, providing nursing care as required, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. The ideal candidate has significant nursing experience and is proficient in technology, with a focus on patient service.

Benefits

Supportive Environment

Generous Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Paid Volunteer Days

Discounts in various retailers

Qualifications

• Qualified nurse with NMC Registration.
• Experience in acute care and administering IV therapies.
• Strong report keeping and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical nursing support as per Alcura's protocols.
• Maintain clinical registration according to NMC standards.
• Ensure compliance with policies and governance.

Skills

Patient care experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

IT proficiency

Education

RGN part 1 NMC Registration

Degree level chemo course

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to delivering on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!

This role is in support of Alcura, a Cencora business offering pharma and patient support services in Europe.

Role purpose

We have an opportunity for a 12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave for a Field Nurse based in the Midlands (Birmingham and the surrounding areas). The role provides acute homecare nursing to facilitate the provision of Alcura’s field based patient-related services to the NHS and private sectors.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical nursing support as required and directed by Alcura, in line with standard protocols for that service. Maintain and demonstrate competencies at least annually whilst performing a schedule of patient treatments as scheduled by the nurse administration team.
• Use practice-based evidence to support clinical care (e.g. cannulation, phlebotomy, injection techniques) and use the most appropriate equipment for safer patient care. Attend (and facilitate where necessary) training to provide professional service to meet company demands and to maintain nursing registration. This can include attending and contributing to appropriate conferences, tutorials, study and induction days.
• Ensure that service provision meets all policies, procedures and governance requirements. Demonstrate an awareness of the CQC registration process and maintain own practice in accordance with regulation and training given.
• Maintain clinical registration and revalidation as per NMC standards and maintain professional standards of care at all times, in line with the NMC Code of Conduct.
• Report adverse events, complaints and service failures in a timely fashion and according to company policy and MHRA guidance. Record and document all clinical activity, clinical observations and feedback as per the NMC documentation standards. Communicate clinical matters through agreed pathways within the hospital or Pharma company in a timely fashion (usually 24 hours or immediately if serious).
• Provide effective and comprehensive reporting to line manager against clear time frames, ensuring that professional concerns are escalated and managed in a timely fashion.
• Maintain adequate working stock levels for required equipment and re-order supplies using the approved stock list. Store all clinical equipment safely in the car, ensuring no medical equipment is left in public view.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Qualified nurse - RGN part 1 NMC Registration (RSCN where appropriate). Member of RCN or equivalent.
• Highly motivated, positive and customer service oriented.
• Experience in an acute care setting/relevant ENB post registration. Experience in the care of IV and SC devices and administration of IV and SC therapies.
• Excellent report/record keeping skills. Effective communication skills. Proven adaptability, good planning, organisation and time management skills.
• Able to operate in a team environment, strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in IT systems – in particular Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience of working in a community setting.

Desirable:

• Experience in administration of chemotherapy (including vesicants) with a degree level chemo course (old N59). ENB 998 or C&G 730 and/or teaching experience. Cannulation and phlebotomy skills.

What We Offer

• Supportive Environment: Our nurse scheduling team will manage your patient visits, allowing you to focus on administering treatments and providing heartfelt care.
• Nurse-Led Team: Work alongside qualified nurses who understand and value patient care, ensuring that your contributions truly make a difference.
• Regular Working Hours: Monday to Friday daytime hours for work-life balance.
• Company Car
• Perks at Work with discounts in various retailers
• Generous Contributory Pension Scheme after 3 months of service
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Service-Based Annual Leave Entitlement
• Career Development and Internal Progression Opportunities
• Up to Two Paid Volunteer Days per Year

What Cencora offers: Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.

Affiliated Companies: Alliance Healthcare Management Services Limited