Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Community Staff Nurse to join the community IV post-holder is responsible for providing the ongoing nursing care for patients requiring Intravenous (IV) therapy and supporting the virtual ward in the community.
The post-holder will carry out all forms of clinical care associated with IV therapy and assessment of care needs including the individual development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide nursing care to patients within their own homes and in clinic settings.
You must have effective communication and interpersonal skills, be prepared to work flexibly and collaboratively to meet the needs of the service and demonstrate a willingness to extend and develop your existing skills. In return, we will offer you development opportunities, clinical supervision and mentorship support and deliver a formal induction programme.
This role falls under the Government mandatory requirement of vaccination against coronavirus. Unless you are medically exempt, the Trust will be required to ensure that you are fully vaccinated against Covid-19. To be considered for this role you must be able to evidence that you have received both doses of the coronavirus vaccination or that you are medically exempt.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust recognises the values and transferable skills that the Armed Forces community bring and recognise their compatibility with NHS roles.
We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
1. First level Registered Nurse
2. Completed preceptorship programme and associated competencies
Knowledge and Training
Essential
3. Understand the importance of the Code of Professional Conduct
4. Ability to gain and maintain competence in relevant clinical skills, pertinent to IV therapy.
5. Demonstrate understanding of evidence-based practice
Desirable
6. Working knowledge of IT systems
Experience
Essential
7. Relevant Post Registration Experience - IV drug administration, Cannulation
8. Community Nursing experience
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
9. Able to communicate accurately in all forms including verbal, written and IT
10. Proven ability to develop and maintain working relationships with other professionals
11. Evidence of being able to work as part of a team
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
12. Ability to gain and maintain competence in relevant clinical skills pertinent to IV therapy
13. An understanding of when to use clinical judgement
14. An understanding of when to ask for assistance
Desirable
15. Background knowledge of the issues within the primary care and community setting
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
16. Enthusiastic - seizing the opportunity for personal and service development
17. Flexible - to meet the demands of the service
18. Able to demonstrate the ability to work autonomously and when to work as part of the team
Desirable
19. Ability to supervise others
20. Show an ability to adapt to change
Physical Skills
Essential
21. Ability to gain and maintain competence in relevant clinical skills, pertinent to IV therapy
22. Must be able to commute to meet the demands of the role
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
Essential
23. Able toprovidesafe,caring,and effectiveservices
24. Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
25. Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued