Virtual Ward Intravenous (IV) at Home Nurse

Cambridge University Hospitals; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Virtual Ward team for in-home IV antibiotic therapy. You will visit patients at home, assess clinical status, administer IV antibiotics, and monitor responses within a multidisciplinary setting.

The role requires driving in the Cambridge area, autonomy in case management, and commitment to high-quality patient-centred care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration and UK driving license.
• Competent in managing vascular access devices and blood sampling.

Responsibilities

• Deliver IV antibiotic therapy to patients at home.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments at each visit.
• Manage vascular access devices, including PICC/midlines; perform blood sampling.
• Monitor treatment response and escalate concerns per local policies.
• Document care accurately and maintain records.

Skills

IV drug administration

Vascular access devices

Blood sampling

Clinical assessment

Autonomous working

Team collaboration

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Job description

Virtual Ward Intravenous (IV) at Home Nurse

Band 5

Main area Virtual Ward Hospital - Division C Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (Full Time or Part Time / Flexible working hours may be considered (Nights and Weekend cover required)) Job ref 180-C-258037-RE1

Employer Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Virtual Ward Sister's Office, Addenbrookes Charitable Trust Building (opposite A&E entrance) Town Cambridge Salary £32,073 - £39,043 p.a pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 08/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse to join our expanding Virtual Ward team.

The Virtual Ward provides hospital-level care to patients in the comfort of their own homes, enabling individuals who would otherwise require an inpatient hospital stay to receive safe, effective treatment whilst maintaining their independence. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality care to patients receiving intravenous (IV) antibiotic therapy at home.

This is an exciting time to join the service as it continues to grow and develop. We are looking for an innovative nurse who enjoys working autonomously, embraces new ways of working, and is committed to delivering excellent patient-centred care within the community.

The successful applicant will be responsible for visiting patients in their own homes to administer IV antibiotics, assess their clinical condition, undertake blood sampling (both peripherally and via vascular access devices), and provide ongoing monitoring throughout their treatment. You will be supported by the wider Virtual Ward multidisciplinary team while enjoying the autonomy of managing your own caseload.

The applicant must hold a valid UK driving license and been driving for a minimum of 1 year, as this is an essential part of the role

Main duties of the job

• Deliver safe and effective intravenous antibiotic therapy to patients within their own homes.
• Undertake comprehensive clinical assessments during each patient visit.
• Competently manage and dress vascular access devices, including PICC lines, midlines and other central venous access devices.
• Obtain blood samples via vascular access devices and through peripheral venepuncture as clinically indicated.
• Monitor patients' response to treatment, recognising any signs of deterioration or complications.
• Escalate clinical concerns promptly and appropriately in line with local policies and clinical pathways.
• Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive clinical documentation following each patient contact.
• Educate patients and carers regarding their treatment, vascular access devices and ongoing care.
• Ensure safe handling, storage and administration of intravenous medications in accordance with Trust policies and national guidance.
• Participate in service development and quality improvement initiatives to support the continued growth of the Virtual Ward.

You will be a Registered Nurse who is:

• Competent in the management of vascular access devices, including blood sampling from lines and peripheral venepuncture.
• Committed to continuous professional development and maintaining clinical competence.
• Flexible and able to respond to the changing needs of a developing service.
• A team player who values collaboration whilst thriving in an autonomous role.

Working for our organisation

Come Nurse with us…

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It’s a great place to nurse, work and live.

You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.

Why choose CUH?

• Our values and reputation for outstanding care
• Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
• Career and development opportunities
• Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
• Research experience and opportunities
• Lovely location and quality of life
• Excellent schools/colleges and transport links

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

This vacancy is for Registered Nurses with full NMC registration. If you are an internationally trained nurse that has not passed their OSCE (objective structured clinical examination), you will not be considered for this role and will be automatically rejected, so please do not apply.

All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October 2026 will be subject to a 12-week probationary period. This provides a structured and supportive period to help you settle into your role, with regular reviews and feedback.

As there is a 12-week probationary period, successful candidates are expected to have the Right to Work for a period of at least 6 months from the proposed start date. Immigration and Right to Work status will be discussed with successful candidates at conditional offer. CUH will not offer sponsorship to candidates that have applied for a fee waiver.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:

• applied for a Graduate visa
• or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment
• or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment

This vacancy will close at midnight on 8th Nov 2026

Interviews will be held on 23rd Nov 26

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Current registration with NMC on part one or two of the Register
• Current UK driving licence held for a minimum of 12 months
• IV drug administration competence
• Teaching and assessing qualification
• Other post-basic, health-related professional development and its application

Experience

• Proven clinical practice in an acute hospital or relevant home IV service
• Experience of utilising reflective practice
• Experience using IV access devices such as PICC lines
• Experience of mentoring junior staff
• Experience of teaching junior staff

  Knowledge

  • Understanding of NMC Code of Conduct and guidelines of professional practice
  • Good theoretical and practical knowledge of nursing within the clinical area
  • Health and Safety awareness
  • Understanding and knowledge of Quality issues and Clinical Governance
  • Awareness of Trust and Ward/Department polices
  • Professional awareness reflected in attitude and appearance
  • Awareness of risk management procedure
  • An understanding of the professional nursing agenda
  • Awareness of broader issues within The Trust and NHS

  Skills

  • Ability to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills with all members of the healthcare team, colleagues, patients and relatives
  • Ability to achieve competency in Trust computer systems
  • Practical application of Trust documentation standards
  • Ability to take initiative when required and liaise with the appropriate manager/bleep holder
  • Understanding and maintenance of confidentiality
  • Ability to identity problems and recommend solutions
  • Ability to demonstrate effective time management
  • Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload
  • Awareness and respect for the cultural and emotional needs of colleagues, patients and relatives
  • Ability to adapt to meet changing workloads and to work under pressure
  • Ability to work well within a team
  • Willingness to adapt as the organisation develops
  • Ability to induct and orientate new staff to clinical area and to identify the key learning needs of less experience staff
  • Practical skills teaching
  • Effective management of equipment and resources

  Employer certification / accreditation badges

  You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.