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The West Sussex IV Therapy Service has an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Registered General Nurse (RGN) to join our team. Home IV Therapy has been proven to be a cost efficient way to treat patients while enhancing the patient experience. Our nurses are experts in the delivery of IV medication and in the management of patients with venous access devices. The service supports hospital discharges for patients requiring IV therapy treatments in the community; local oncology departments to assist with the management of treatments and facilitates GP referrals to avoid hospital admissions.
As well as delivering IV therapy to patients in the comfort of their own homes you will also be working in our designated IV clinics located in Crawley Hospital, Kleinwort Centre, and Shoreham Health Centre.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a dynamic nurse with experience (preferred) in IV administration, cannulation and care of all venous access devices. The successful candidate will need excellent communication skills, an aptitude for caseload and time management, and a desire to deliver the best service possible for our patients. In addition the successful candidate will need to demonstrate a sound clinical knowledge; be proficient in basic IT skills and hold a UK driving license with the use of a car for business purposes.
About us
You will form part of our small, friendly team based in either Crawley Hospital, Kleinwort Centre, or Shoreham Health Centre and covering Crawley, Mid Sussex, Shoreham, and the surrounding areas.
In return for your dedication, we can offer comprehensive support and training in this community nursing specialty. SCFT offers excellent professional development opportunities and post-registration education, and where talent is identified, career coaching is offered.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role gives a unique opportunity to develop your skills in a community setting and work in a role delivering bespoke outstanding care in an outpatient clinic environment. Excellent communication skills are essential as the IV Service works closely with clinicians from both the acute and community settings to ensure safe and effective patient care.
The IV Service supports patient independence by teaching self-administration where appropriate enhancing the patient experience by allowing them to carry on with their lives and avoid the disruption that can be caused by a hospital admission.
You will be responsible for all aspects of IV administration and care of venous access devices and will need the clinical knowledge to manage holistic patient care effectively.
We are looking for a reliable, motivated, flexible member of staff with experience in intravenous therapy to join our small team. The post is full time but applicants for part time hours will be considered. The working day is 8:30am - 4:30pm and you will be required to work weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN qualification/degree or diploma
- Evidence of a range of clinical competencies appropriate to the role
Desirable
- ENB 998/Mentorship or equivalent or work towards
Experience
Essential
- 1 year post registration experience
Desirable
- Experience in a community setting is desirable
- Clinical experience of IV therapy delivery and management of vascular access devices
- Evidence of good communication skills
Skills
Essential
- Good numeracy and literacy skills
- Demonstrates competency in a range of clinical skills including: IV administration, cannulation and venepuncture.
- Is able to demonstrate the application of research based practice
- Knowledge of current local policies informing community health and social care services
- A clear understanding of the role of the Community Staff Nurse within the IV Service
- Promote independence and choice in undertaking patient care
- IT literate or willing to achieve within an agreed period
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance, clinical audit and clinical supervision, Professional codes of Conduct
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge/understanding of boundaries of role
Desirable
- Experience / Proficiency with cannulation or willingness to learn.
Other requirements
Essential
- Demonstrate a commitment of life-long learning and development
- Identifies difficulties as challenges and works with others to identify solutions
- Ability to travel between sites, car owner/driver with access to a vehicle for work purposes
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Address
IV Service Crawley Hospital / Kleinwort Centre / Shoreham Health Centre
Crawley / Mid Sussex / Shoreham by-Sea
BN2 3EW
Employer's website
https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
