Job summary Are you looking for a new challenge? How about caring for Hospital patients in their own home? HospitalHome service is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced registered nurse to join their team based at Broomfield Hospital This is a highly visible role providing strong professional and clinical leadership within the HospitalHome (HH) team. The successful candidate will assist with supporting the sub-acutely unwell patient by providing care in the patient's home, administering IV medications, wound care management, supporting admission avoidance, triage and management of the patient in the community setting. We also manage our HospitalHome clinics where we will see the same cohort of patients who are more mobile, within our (OPAT) clinic on the hospital site and the successful candidate will have opportunities to work within the clinic setting as well as in the patient's own home. Main duties of the job If you enjoy holistic one to one care, with the time to really support your patients, then this is the job for you. The role is predominantly based in the community (although there will be some hospital site working), therefore you will need to have a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle that can be used for work purposes. You must be a registered healthcare professional (NMC) as you will be administering Intravenous medications. Main duties to include but not limited to: Administration of IV medications in the patients home via Peripheral cannula or PICC line. Wound management Supporting admission avoidance Assessment and review of treatments Support patients through their treatment via agreed clinical pathways Review care plans and escalate concerns appropriately Deputise for the virtual ward manager in their absence Any other duties associated with the Hospital Home service. HospitalHome operates across all three sites within the Mid & South Essex University Hospitals Group and you will need to have a driving license and access to a car in order to perform this role. Work travel expenses are paid. About us Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people. We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us. We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress Date posted 31 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 390-CSS-BR-9482 Job locations Broomfield Court Road Chelmsford CM1 7ET Job description Job responsibilities Pleasesee the attached Job description for full details of the role. To ensure effective operation of the service the role will see the registered nurse safely administer a range of therapeutic interventions relevant as per agreed clinical pathways within scope of practice, devise relevant care plans and ensure that these are adhered to and kept current within the Hospital Home service. To work within the senior nursing team in the Hospital Home team, managing a clinical caseload when the need requires, to facilitate supporting the Hospital Home service and to facilitate patients flow through identified pathways, including discharge planning. Perform and support staff to complete holistic assessment and reassessment of all health and wellbeing needs. Nursing needs: ensuring that every patient has an overview of health and nursing needs reviewed and recorded Supporting colleagues in the Hospital Home (OPAT) clinic on an ad-hoc basis. Job description Job responsibilities Pleasesee the attached Job description for full details of the role. To ensure effective operation of the service the role will see the registered nurse safely administer a range of therapeutic interventions relevant as per agreed clinical pathways within scope of practice, devise relevant care plans and ensure that these are adhered to and kept current within the Hospital Home service. To work within the senior nursing team in the Hospital Home team, managing a clinical caseload when the need requires, to facilitate supporting the Hospital Home service and to facilitate patients flow through identified pathways, including discharge planning. Perform and support staff to complete holistic assessment and reassessment of all health and wellbeing needs. Nursing needs: ensuring that every patient has an overview of health and nursing needs reviewed and recorded Supporting colleagues in the Hospital Home (OPAT) clinic on an ad-hoc basis. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC registration adult nursing Driving license Desirable 2 yrs post qualification experience Job related experience Essential Experience working in an acute hospital setting Independant decision making Desirable PICC line trained Job related skills Essential IT skills Desirable Experience working in community setting Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC registration adult nursing Driving license Desirable 2 yrs post qualification experience Job related experience Essential Experience working in an acute hospital setting Independant decision making Desirable PICC line trained Job related skills Essential IT skills Desirable Experience working in community setting 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). Additional information 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 Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Broomfield Court Road Chelmsford CM1 7ET Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)