Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse to work within a innovative, dynamic countywide specialist service providing intravenous therapy in Gloucestershire. As a community-based service the post holder will also work closely with the wider multi-disciplinary team in order to provide high quality, evidenced-based care. Experience of delivering training to other health professionals would be desirable. As a countywide service, access to transport is essential. This band 5 post will have a requirement to participate in a shared rota to allow countywide service provision 7 days per week. The successful applicants will have current registration with the NMC. For informal enquires please contact Valerie Dobson, Intravenous Therapy Team Lead on 07816064075. Main duties of the job The post holder will be part of the IV team providing expert advice and support to service users and members of the multidisciplinary team. This will include: Supporting the development of the service Facilitating the provision of high quality care for patients treated within community hospital in-patient and out-patient settings as well as within their own home, clinic or other care facility Ensuring evidence based practice and innovative models of care are delivered at all times Assisting with the evaluation of clinical pathways, policies and procedures for managing IV Therapy in the community. Promoting a multi professional approach to care delivery within GHC and across organisational boundaries. Providing support and advice for nurses, other professionals, patients and their carer's. Developing close working partnerships with secondary care providers; local and regional specialists; other health professionals and voluntary services involved in the patients care will be paramount Assisting in the development and delivery of competency based training and education within the specialist field of IV therapy Actively participates in clinical audits and research within this specialist area Participate in the shared rota to enable 7 day per week service delivery. The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification. About us We have in excess of 5000 staff working over 50 sites, providing a diverse range of services. We strive to support an organisational culture that is welcoming, builds and celebrates inclusivity and diversity and provides a sense of belonging and trust. The annual NHS Staff Survey gives our people the opportunity to tell us about their experience working at the Trust. For the 2023 survey just over 2800 colleagues gave us their views (58.5%). It was great to see from the results that colleagues are saying that: 89.7% believe they are making a positive difference to patients/service users; 73.3% would recommend the organisation as a place to work; 82.4% agree that care of patients and service users is the organisations priority; 76.7% would be happy with the standard of care for a friend or relative Our results put us as 5th nationally as a Community, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities NHS Employer of Choice and 1st equal amongst all NHS Provider Trusts in the South West. However, we know we have more to do and will continue to drive forward our commitment to making GHC a Great Place to Work. Date posted 20 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum (pro rata) Contract Fixed term Duration 10 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 327-25-041 Job locations Edward Jenner Court 1010 Pioneer Avenue, Gloucester Business Park Brockworth, Gloucester GL3 4AW Job description Job responsibilities We provide a Multi-professional preceptorship programme that is aligned to the National Preceptorship Framework for Nursing and have been awarded the Interim quality mark from NHS England. Our programme is provided to all Newly Qualified; Nurses, Nursing Associates, Internationally Educated Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals and Return to Practice Practitioners. In addition to the programme we also offer all preceptees the opportunity of enrolling and completing the level 7 (Masters) 15 credit validated module Preceptorship for Healthcare (AP7026). Newly qualified Social Workers are offered the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment programme (ASYE) which is similar to a preceptorship programme. Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application. Job description Job responsibilities We provide a Multi-professional preceptorship programme that is aligned to the National Preceptorship Framework for Nursing and have been awarded the Interim quality mark from NHS England. Our programme is provided to all Newly Qualified; Nurses, Nursing Associates, Internationally Educated Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals and Return to Practice Practitioners. In addition to the programme we also offer all preceptees the opportunity of enrolling and completing the level 7 (Masters) 15 credit validated module Preceptorship for Healthcare (AP7026). Newly qualified Social Workers are offered the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment programme (ASYE) which is similar to a preceptorship programme. Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application. Person Specification NMC Registration Essential Excellent oral and written communication skills NMC Registration Desirable Significant number of year experience in a clinical role in a variety of hospital and community settings NMC Registration Essential Manuel dexterity needed for delivery of IV therapy and physically able to work in different conditions and environments in the community Desirable Teaching Qualification Person Specification NMC Registration Essential Excellent oral and written communication skills NMC Registration Desirable Significant number of year experience in a clinical role in a variety of hospital and community settings NMC Registration Essential Manuel dexterity needed for delivery of IV therapy and physically able to work in different conditions and environments in the community Desirable Teaching Qualification 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 Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust Address Edward Jenner Court 1010 Pioneer Avenue, Gloucester Business Park Brockworth, Gloucester GL3 4AW Employer's website https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)