Job summary
- Main area
- Registered Nurse
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 839-5795910-LR-E
- Employer
- Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St James Clinic
- Town
- Kings Lynn
- Salary
- £28,407 - £34,581 pa pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
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West IV Nurse
Band 5
NCH&C is proud to be the first standalone NHS community trust in the UK to achieve an ‘Outstanding’ rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our focus is on continually improving the quality of care we offer to local people and on improving access to that care, helping people to move seamlessly from one service to another. Praising NCH&C’s “compassionate, inclusive and effective leadership at all levels”, the CQC observed that our staff are well supported to make positive changes and innovations.
Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust is committed to continuing to create a modern and inclusive work environment. As part of this commitment we actively promote flexible working opportunities where possible, to meet the needs and wishes of our workforce to maintain and improve their wellbeing. The trust offers a range of flexibility, including flexible working patterns, and we would encourage you to discuss this with the recruiting manager before or during the application process if this would interest you.
We welcome applications from people who share our values and can help us deliver outstanding care in our local community.
Job overview
Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust in West Norfolk have an opportunity for an experienced Band 5 Nurse to join our community team. West IV Team based at St James Clinic, King’s Lynn. We are looking for a dynamic and motivated nurse to join our friendly professional , busy team with a passion for community nursing to provide Intravenous Therapy visiting patients in their own home / care homes and community hospital to support early discharge from the Acute Trusts and also assisting with Admission Avoidance.
Experience of IV administration, phlebotomy, PICC/central lines and cannulation is essential as well as being able to work alone.
You will be working within the Intermediate Care Services so may also be required to work alongside the Virtual Ward Community Team based also at St James Clinic, as well as support the community nursing teams when required.
Main duties of the job
- Administration of Intravenous Antibiotics
- Administration of other Intravenous drugs.
- Cannulation
- Venepuncture
- Supporting Community Teams
- Simple Dressings
- Catheter Care
As a Trust, we recognise that many nursing skills are transferable and if you have a commitment to learn we will support you in your role.
Working for our organisation
The Team work across West Norfolk working base is in Kings Lynn, Norfolk. Our location enables easy access to Cambridgeshire, South Lincolnshire, and Central Norfolk for easy commuting to work. We welcome both experienced community nurses, nurses wishing to move into a community setting and nurses with Acute experience.
These posts are full time posts, we would also consider flexibility in hours to work part time if you wish to discuss informally please contact Charlotte Jones 07774334827
If you share our vision to improve the quality of people’s lives, in their homes and community, by providing the best in integrated health and social care, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Supervision will be provided by a Senior Registered Nurse.
- Active role in Community Intravenous Service for patients
- Assess, prescribe and deliver care packages for patients
- Work with integrated team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital
- Able to triage, review timely responses to referrals on a needs-based basis
- The opportunity to work in an experienced and supportive team with opportunities for on-going professional development. We are proactive in supporting staff development along with listening to any new ideas that will improve the service we provide.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Working in a clinical Setting
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable criteria
- Cannulation
- Venepuncture
- IV Administration
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Diploma or 1st level degree
- RN Qualification
- Current NMC registration
- ENB 998/mentorship preparation or equivalent
- For Preceptorship posts only: Mentorship qualification is essential for the post, but not essential at interview, however should be undertaken within the first year of employment
Desirable criteria
- IV Administration
- Central Venous Access
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of different vascular access devices
- Highly motivated
- Able to provide high standards of care
- Tact & diplomacy
- Empathy & sensitivity
- Ability to use own initiative
- Good observational & reporting skills
- Ability to manage stressful situations
- Concentrate when undertaking patient care & inputting data/patient records
- Good time management skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- A team player
- Work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs
- Able to make own travel arrangements to patients’ homes, clinics, base and meetings etc, as required
- Have basic IT and standard keyboard skills.
- Able to kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments
- Able to manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6 kg
- Able to manoeuvre patients using handling aids
Desirable criteria
- Catheter care
- Phlebotomy
- Palliative care
- Long term conditions
- Diabetes management
- Be aware of Assistive Technology
- PICC Line Care
Communication
Essential criteria
- Empathy & Sensitivity
- Ability to use own initiative
- Tact & Diplomacy
Other
Essential criteria
- Able to communicate effectively using the English language in both verbal and written forms
- Must hold a full and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle
- The post holder is required to work shifts, flexible hours
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Charlotte Jones
- Job title
- Clinical Operations Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07774334827
- Additional information
Lesley Barker 07827282729
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust
Room 218
Norwich Community Hospital
Bowthorpe Road
Norwich
NR2 3TU
- Telephone
- 01603 272591
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