Virtual Ward Intravenous (IV) at Home Nurse
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Registered Nurse to join the Virtual Ward team delivering IV antibiotics at patients' homes. You will assess, administer IV therapy, manage vascular access, and monitor patients, while maintaining documentation and providing education to patients and carers.
A UK driving license is essential and a 12-week probation applies. You will work autonomously within a multidisciplinary setting, visiting patients in their homes and coordinating
Qualifications
- Current NMC registration and nursing qualification.
- UK driving licence with minimum 1 year driving experience.
- Competence in IV drug administration.
- Teaching or assessing qualification preferred.
- Post-basic/professional development relevant to IV therapy.
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe IV antibiotic therapy to patients at home.
- Perform comprehensive clinical assessments during visits.
- Manage and dress vascular access devices (PICC/midlines/others).
- Collect blood samples via venous access devices or peripheral venepuncture.
- Monitor patient response and identify deterioration or complications.
- Escalate concerns per local policies and pathways.
- Maintain accurate documentation after each contact.
- Educate patients and carers about treatment and care.
- Ensure safe handling/storage of IV medications per policy.
- Support service development and quality improvement.
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Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
The closing date is 08 November 2026
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
- 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.
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?
o Our values and reputation for outstanding care
o Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
o Career and development opportunities
o Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
o Research experience and opportunities
o Lovely location and quality of life
o Excellent schools/colleges and transport links
All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October 2026 will be subject to a 12‑week probationary period.
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
- 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 caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge.
- 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.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
- 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
- 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
- Experience of clinical supervision
- NHS Experience
- 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
- 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
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Virtual Ward Sister's Office, Addenbrookes Charitable Trust Building (opposite A&E entrance)
Virtual Ward Sister's Office, Addenbrookes Charitable Trust Building (opposite A&E entrance)
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