An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Bolton Community IV Therapy team within the Integrated Community Division as a band 5 staff nurse.
This is a full time post and will be required to work between the hours of 8.30am and 10 pm, across 7 days a week.
The post holder will work as part of the IV Therapy team with the supervision of IV Team band 6's and IV Team Leader to assist in the prevention of inappropriate hospital admissions and the facilitation of hospital discharge in line with the overall objectives of the service.
The Trust appreciates and values the contribution international nurses bring to the NHS.
Main duties of the job
You will be accountable for the delivery of high quality care to patients within their own home and other community settings. Nursing interventions include home blood transfusions, administration of intravenous antibiotics and chemotherapy in a domiciliary setting as well as the delivery of IV medication in a clinic setting. The team works closely with Rheumatology, Gastroenterology and Haematology specialists in treating a wide range of conditions.
You will support with the monitoring of short term treatment programmes at home and ensure safe discharge or referral to long term health and social care interventions. The post holder will promote health/wellbeing and independence for patients on the team caseload to ensure a safe and effective IV service is delivered.
About us
You will work in partnership with patients, carers, and other health and social care agencies to promote independence and develop individual plans of care relevant to patient need within their limitations to practice.
We value regular appraisal and supervision and ensure personal and professional development opportunities are available. Candidates will need to be able to travel to meet the needs of this post and will therefore need access to a vehicle for work.
You are encouraged to maintain your Covid vaccination status unless medically exempt and will be supported to access information and guidance to inform decisions that support vaccine confidence, protecting yourself and patients.
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working in an acute and/or community environment.
* Experience working in an environment which is regularly using IV therapy.
* Demonstrates specialist intravascular expertise that is underpinned by theory acquired by CPD.
* Demonstrates good interpersonal & communication skills.
Desirable
* Experience of haematology, surgical or medical nursing.
* Theoretical & practical knowledge of a range of IV procedures and practices.
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse.
Knowledge
Essential
* Be aware of local & central health policies.
* Understands and applies principles of learning in practice.
Skills
Essential
* IV Skills: Phlebotomy and cannulation.
* Competence with management of central, Mid & PICC lines.
* Ability to work independently.
Employer details
Employer name
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Breightmet Health Centre
Breightmet Fold Lane
Bolton
BL2 6NT
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