Homecare Field Nurse

Cencora; Exeter; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in Exeter is seeking a qualified Field Nurse to provide acute home-care nursing. This role supports NHS and private services, requiring strong clinical skills and effective communication. The ideal candidate will be a registered nurse with experience in IV therapies and possess excellent organizational skills. Join a supportive team with regular hours and numerous benefits.

Benefits

Supportive environment with scheduled visits

Generous contributory pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with NMC registration.
• Experience in IV and SC therapies.
• Proficient in using IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical nursing support as per service protocols.
• Record and document all clinical activities.
• Communicate clinical matters in a timely fashion.

Skills

Qualified nurse – RGN Part 1 NMC Register

Customer-service oriented

Experience in acute care

Excellent report keeping skills

Effective communication skills

IT proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

Degree in Nursing

Job description

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 us being able to deliver 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!

Job Details

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

Job Purpose

We have an opportunity for a Field Nurse helping to cover the South West area. The role provides acute home‑care nursing to facilitate the provision of Alcura’s field‑based patient‑related services to the NHS and private sectors.

Principal Accountabilities

1. Provide clinical nursing support as required and directed by Alcura in line with standard protocols for that specific service. Maintain and demonstrate competencies at least annually while performing a schedule of patient treatments as scheduled by the nurse administration team.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Report adverse events, complaints and service failures in a timely fashion and according to company policy and MHRA guidance.
6. Record and document all clinical activity, clinical observations and feedback as per the NMC documentation standards.
7. Communicate clinical matters through agreed pathways within the hospital or pharma company in a timely fashion (usually 24 hours or immediately if serious).
8. Provide effective and comprehensive reporting to line manager against clear time frames ensuring that professional concerns are escalated and managed in a timely fashion.
9. 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.

Key Dimensions

No budgetary responsibility. Needs to be aware of financial responsibility in arranging visits to minimise wasted journeys and maximise time with patients. No direct reports.

Key Working Relationships

• External customers – e.g., patients, relatives, healthcare professionals
• Internal customers – e.g., colleagues in own department and other areas of the business.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

Essential

• Qualified nurse – RGN Part 1 NMC Register (RSCN where appropriate). Member of RCN or equivalent.
• Highly motivated, positive and customer‑service orientated.
• 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.
• Full driving licence.

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 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 – enjoy a balanced work‑life with Monday to Friday daytime hours.
• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law. The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilisation of qualified individuals. Therefore harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal‑opportunity principles and are non‑discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment please call 888.692.2272 or email. We will make accommodation determinations on a request‑by‑request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodation requests will not be returned.

Key Skills

• EMR Systems
• Hospital Experience
• Acute Care
• ICU Experience
• Dermal Fillers
• Experience Administering Injections
• Home Care
• Nursing
• Botox Experience
• Critical Care Experience
• Medication Administration
• Tube Feeding

Employment Type

Full‑Time

Experience

Years

Vacancy

1