Community Intravenous Administration Nurse
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a community nurse who is passionate about providing the best possible community care to join our team in the Community Intravenous Administration Service (CIVAS). Are you a committed and enthusiastic nurse that enjoys clinical roles as well as spending time with patients listening to their concerns?
The CIVAS service provides intravenous antimicrobials, diuretics, and antivirals to patients across the Leeds district at home and in clinic. We work with partners in local hospitals, virtual wards, and in specialist services. We also provide care for vulnerable patients in the Covid Medicines Delivery Unit at St. James University Hospital; there are plans to move this work to a community setting.
We are a small team of 2 clinical leads, 3 senior nurses, and 6 nurses.
Main duties of the job
No two days are the same, and as part of the team, you will provide holistic nursing care; complete daily assessments; administer IV therapies; obtain blood samples; insert peripheral venous cannulas; and provide care and maintenance of vascular access devices.
Community and clinic experience is not essential as you can expect full training and a support programme with ongoing opportunities for learning and development and regular clinical supervision. We can offer the flexibility of part-time or full-time hours. You must be a registered nurse with excellent communication skills. You will enjoy using your initiative and providing support to colleagues within the team. As this is a community post, you will work across the Leeds district. You must have a valid driving licence and access to an appropriate vehicle.
About us
Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust.
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres, and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities, and Leeds City Council. We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high-quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk and click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme, or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Job responsibilities
As a community nurse in the CIVAS, you will be responsible for providing high-quality nursing care and support to patients requiring intravenous therapies.
Person Specification
General Requirements
* Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.
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.
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