An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse to work within an 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.
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 carers.
* 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 participating in clinical audits and research within this specialist area
* Participate in the shared rota to enable 7 day per week service delivery.
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.
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.
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.
Person Specification
NMC Registration
Essential
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
Desirable
* Significant number of years experience in a clinical role in a variety of hospital and community settings
Essential
* Manual dexterity needed for delivery of IV therapy and physically able to work in different conditions and environments in the community
Desirable
* Teaching Qualification
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
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