Job summary
IV Therapy Nurse Band 5 16 hours per week
Are you enthusiastic, flexible and up for a new challenge working within a specialist nursing community service, then this is an excellent opportunity for you to advance your skills working within a specialist field.
We are looking for an innovative and forward-thinking nurse to work within a developing community-based team - the Community Intravenous Therapy Service, within the Tameside and Glossop area.
The service launched in 2015, primarily providing intravenous medications in patients own homes, the service has gone from strength to strength developing new and outstanding Nurse lead services including the development of a community clinic where we provide therapies such as venesection, iron infusions Midline placement and synacthen testing.
Exceptional standards of care and development are our passion, if you would like to join a team that strives for outstanding care and personal development in vascular access and intravenous therapies, please apply, we look forward to hearing from you.
Main duties of the job
This role will require the post holder to work across community health care in Tameside and Glossop. Supporting home intravenous therapy for patients discharged from Tameside Hospital and other neighboring hospitals, direct referrals from General practitioners to faciliate admision avoidance to the acute hospital setting. The post holder will support the lead in IV therapy and the band 6 nurse in the delivery of IV therapy across Tameside and Glossop. Proficient in venepuncture, cannulation and IV medication reconstitution and administration.
The post holder will work in partnership with Tameside Hospital in assisting in a smooth and timely discharge home on IV therapy, and/or admission avoidance for patients in Tameside and Glossop community.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Safety
- Care
- Respect
- Communication
- Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached and can be downloaded.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached and can be downloaded.
Person Specification
Education and Qulaifications
Essential
Desirable
- Degree
- Teaching and assessing qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- Good working knowledge of contemporary health care issues and professional standards
- Willingness to undertake further education and training to aquire additional skills and qualifications necessary to carry out the role
Desirable
- Knowledge of advanced vascular anatomy and vascular access devices
Experience
Essential
- Previous band 5 experience
Desirable
- Experience of delivering IV therapy in an acute or community setting
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Ability to communicate at all levels
- Ability to contribute effectivley as a member of the multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Good IT skills
Desirable
- Competent in drug calculation and use of infusion equipment
- Excellent peripheral venapuncture and cannulation skills
Work related circumstances
Essential
- Ability to travel throughout the Tameside and Glossop area to provide time critical therapies
- Manage an unpredictable work load
- Good general health and attendance record
Person Specification
Education and Qulaifications
Essential
Desirable
- Degree
- Teaching and assessing qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- Good working knowledge of contemporary health care issues and professional standards
- Willingness to undertake further education and training to aquire additional skills and qualifications necessary to carry out the role
Desirable
- Knowledge of advanced vascular anatomy and vascular access devices
Experience
Essential
- Previous band 5 experience
Desirable
- Experience of delivering IV therapy in an acute or community setting
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Ability to communicate at all levels
- Ability to contribute effectivley as a member of the multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Good IT skills
Desirable
- Competent in drug calculation and use of infusion equipment
- Excellent peripheral venapuncture and cannulation skills
Work related circumstances
Essential
- Ability to travel throughout the Tameside and Glossop area to provide time critical therapies
- Manage an unpredictable work load
- Good general health and attendance record
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
