Job summary
This is a key role in the provision of an integrated specialist nursing service for residents requiring IV therapy who are registered with a GP in the London Boroughs of Hounslow and Richmond.
The post holder will co-ordinate the delivery of IV therapy by the Adult Community Nursing Services and where possible it will be expected that the post holder will undertake the initial visits either alone or in conjunction with a member of one of the Community Nursing Teams.
Main duties of the job
In addition, the post holder will be expected to provide support and advice which includes:
- Supporting the development of the service.
- Coordinating competency-based training
- Facilitating the provision of high-quality care for these patients within the community ensuring evidence-based practice and innovative models of care are always delivered.
- Evaluating clinical pathways, policies, and procedures for managing IV therapy across primary, community, and secondary care.
- Providing local leadership, consultancy. and advice to other professionals, patients, and their carers
- Developing close working partnerships with the acute partners; other secondary care providers local, other health care professionals and voluntary services involved in the patient's care.
About us
Community healthcare is unlike any other part of the NHS. It's personalised care that helps people to retain their independence. It's the NHS at its best and the difference you make is truly tangible.
Our colleagues often describe us as a family, and we know how important that sense of belonging and support is when you start a new job. It's simple - happy, engaged staff provide better services.
In 2018, we were named'Best Place to Work for Employee Satisfaction'by the Nursing Times. The same year, we won the Workforce category at the HSJ Awards. In the latest NHS Staff Survey results 2020, we had the best response rate amongst community trusts nationally.
We are the top community trust in the country on the theme Quality of care for the third year. We had the highest percentage of staff who felt they are able to deliver the care they aspire to and are satisfied with the quality of care they give to patients or service users.
Infection Control
As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification attached.
For more information, please contact
Mylene dela Cruz
020 3771 6167
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification attached.
For more information, please contact
Mylene dela Cruz
020 3771 6167
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified RGN (Registered General Nurse - Adult) with current registration with NMC - Part1
- Relevant post registration study at diploma/degree level and relevant CPD e.g., IV, palliative care, tissue viability
- Assessor/Supervisory/ Mentorship Preceptorship or equivalent (willing to undertake)
Desirable
- Clinical Assessment Skills
- Nurse Prescriber V300 (willing to undertake)
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the impact of Mental Health e.g., dementia, depression, on the management of medical and long-term conditions
- Professional standards including confidentiality, clinical governance and NMC guidelines
- Infection prevention and control standards
- Risk assessment and management
- Safeguarding Adults & Children
- Understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
Desirable
- Understanding of current legislation and its implications for this role, including performance indicators and targets
- Understanding of both the Health and Social Care agenda
Experience
Essential
- Experience in assessing, planning, delivering, and evaluating patients in their own homes
- Experience in working independently and as part of a team
- Experience in problem solving and supporting other team members
- Experience of providing supervision
- Experience of mentoring students
Desirable
- Experience of audit evaluation
Skills
Essential
- Holistic assessment, core clinical, clinical reasoning, and care planning skills to proactively manage patient care
- Core clinical skills medicines management including IV, venepuncture, cannulation, continence, chronic disease management, palliative care, wound management, and intravenous care.
- Ability to promote self-care of patients
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Effective communication skills with clients and colleagues and the ability to establish rapport with team, clients and other agencies
- Ability to negotiate and communicate across professional and organisational boundaries
- IT literate with ability to use databases and other software packages
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure, balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Reliable, empathetic, approachable, understanding, non-judgemental and tolerant
- Demonstrates high ethical and professional standards
- Has a positive attitude to change and is prepared to work flexibly to meet the need of people and the service
- Willingness to learn and implememt new ways of working, including using digital solutions with patients and in the operation of the service
- Confident, self motivated and energetic
- Ability to travel to multiple sites; car driver or competent cyclist
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified RGN (Registered General Nurse - Adult) with current registration with NMC - Part1
- Relevant post registration study at diploma/degree level and relevant CPD e.g., IV, palliative care, tissue viability
- Assessor/Supervisory/ Mentorship Preceptorship or equivalent (willing to undertake)
Desirable
- Clinical Assessment Skills
- Nurse Prescriber V300 (willing to undertake)
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the impact of Mental Health e.g., dementia, depression, on the management of medical and long-term conditions
- Professional standards including confidentiality, clinical governance and NMC guidelines
- Infection prevention and control standards
- Risk assessment and management
- Safeguarding Adults & Children
- Understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
Desirable
- Understanding of current legislation and its implications for this role, including performance indicators and targets
- Understanding of both the Health and Social Care agenda
Experience
Essential
- Experience in assessing, planning, delivering, and evaluating patients in their own homes
- Experience in working independently and as part of a team
- Experience in problem solving and supporting other team members
- Experience of providing supervision
- Experience of mentoring students
Desirable
- Experience of audit evaluation
Skills
Essential
- Holistic assessment, core clinical, clinical reasoning, and care planning skills to proactively manage patient care
- Core clinical skills medicines management including IV, venepuncture, cannulation, continence, chronic disease management, palliative care, wound management, and intravenous care.
- Ability to promote self-care of patients
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Effective communication skills with clients and colleagues and the ability to establish rapport with team, clients and other agencies
- Ability to negotiate and communicate across professional and organisational boundaries
- IT literate with ability to use databases and other software packages
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure, balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Reliable, empathetic, approachable, understanding, non-judgemental and tolerant
- Demonstrates high ethical and professional standards
- Has a positive attitude to change and is prepared to work flexibly to meet the need of people and the service
- Willingness to learn and implememt new ways of working, including using digital solutions with patients and in the operation of the service
- Confident, self motivated and energetic
- Ability to travel to multiple sites; car driver or competent cyclist
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.
