Job summary
We are looking
for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated RN with extensive clinical
skills to work within our countywide IV Therapy team. We are an ever developing IV Therapy
service working in conjunction with the Neighbourhood Teams, Community and
Acute hospitals. As a team our aim is to aid patient flow, and avoid admission,
facilitate the IV In reach service and new midline placement service which has
steps to expand.
The ideal
applicant should be competent in IV Therapy, but training can be provided for
cannulation and/or venepuncture. You
will be responsible for undertaking clinical assessments, monitoring patient
progress and contributing to the OPAT MDT.
You must have the ability to motivate yourself and others and work
autonomously in the community.
The post is
permanent for 30 hours a week and will include some weekends and bank holidays.
Main duties of the job
- You will be providing
countywide IV Therapy to Patients in their own homes via varying venous access
routes (Peripheral, PICC, Hickman, Portacaths and Midlines), working closely
with the Neighbourhood teams.
- EMIS and
OPATpms is used so knowledge of those or other EPR systems is useful, but
training can be provided.
- Communication
is Key as we deal with all members of multi-disciplinary team on a daily basis.
- Holistic care
of the patient and the ability to recognise and escalate patient deterioration
is essential.
- You will be
lone working and can cover numerous miles car driver essential.
About us
We are community hospitals, neighbourhood teams and community health services across Worcestershire and the provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We work in partnership with other organisations to keep our community well at home for as long as possible.
We provide services for people of all ages, across a range of settings, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions.
We have an open and supportive culture, recognised by the CQC and other external regulators. We want you to thrive, offering you every opportunity to develop. We will support you; help you fulfil your ambitions with a varied and flexible training programme; and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We endeavour to offer an attractive work-life balance, with flexibility in our approach to help you get the most out of your career.
We provide our staff with direct access to a wealth of resources to support their wellbeing, from our Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub, to wellbeing festivals or access to free online exercise classes.
At the core of our values, we are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights. We take every opportunity to strengthen our approach to equality and diversity in delivering best patient care and the employment of our staff.
We would encourage you to visit the Trusts Recruitment Microsite, click the Employer Website link.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Variety of evidence based clinical skills
- Current knowledge of developments in nursing and healthcare practice
- Confident to teach student nurses, trainee nursing associates, patients, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Understanding of evidence-based nursing, multidisciplinary working, clinical governance.
Desirable
- Knowledge of EPA system EMIS and OPATpms
- Venepuncture
- Central line care
- Cannulation
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Experience gained during Pre-Registration training
Desirable
- 2 years post registration experience
- Community Nursing experience
- Transcribing medication
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Variety of evidence based clinical skills
- Current knowledge of developments in nursing and healthcare practice
- Confident to teach student nurses, trainee nursing associates, patients, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Understanding of evidence-based nursing, multidisciplinary working, clinical governance.
Desirable
- Knowledge of EPA system EMIS and OPATpms
- Venepuncture
- Central line care
- Cannulation
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Experience gained during Pre-Registration training
Desirable
- 2 years post registration experience
- Community Nursing experience
- Transcribing medication
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Droitwich Medical Centre
Ombersley Street East
Droitwich
Worcestershire
WR9 8RD
Employer's website
https://careers.hacw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
