Intravenous (IV) Therapy Nurse

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Full time
Location: Burgess Hill
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Job offered by: NHS
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Are you a dedicated and compassionate nurse seeking a role that offers flexibility and a supportive work environment?

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust invites you to apply for our vacant Intravenous (IV) Therapy Nursing position, where you can make a meaningful impact on patient care while enjoying a work-life balance that suits your needs.

What We Can Offer

Flexible Working Hours:

The service operating hours are 8:30am to 4:30pm. Flexible working hours can be considered to better fit your lifestyle.

Professional Development:

Continuous opportunities for learning and career advancement.

Supportive Environment:

Work with a team that values collaboration and excellence in patient care.

Work-Life Balance:

Manage your caseload with flexibility and autonomy.

Why Join Us?

At Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust, we prioritise the well-being of our staff and patients. We offer a flexible and supportive work environment where your contributions are valued. Join us in providing compassionate care and making a difference in our community.

If you are ready to take the next step in your nursing career with a team that cares, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to become a part of our dedicated team, where you can make a real impact on patient care and well-being.

Main duties of the job The IV Service cares for patients in both clinic settings and their own homes throughout the West Sussex area.

The successful candidate will deliver high-quality care within a community setting, working towards patient rehabilitation, self-management, and independence. This role involves managing the day-to-day clinical needs of an identified caseload, undertaking initial assessments, and ongoing management of IV therapy.

Job responsibilities

Deliver high-quality care within the community setting, focusing on intravenous therapy.

Manage day-to-day clinical needs of an identified caseload under the guidance of the IV Nurse.

Conduct holistic assessments, develop care plans, and evaluate patient progress.

Act as an information resource for patients, their families, and multidisciplinary colleagues.

Empower patients to participate in their care, encouraging self-management and independence.

Ensure compliance with Trust policies and procedures, maintaining high standards of clinical documentation and data protection.

Person Specification Qualifications

Registered Nurse (RN) qualification/degree or diploma.

Evidence of a range of clinical competencies appropriate to the role.

ENB 998/Mentorship or equivalent or work towards.

Experience

1 year post registration experience.

Clinical experience of IV therapy delivery and management of vascular access devices.

Experience in a community setting is desirable.

Skills

Evidence of good numeracy and literacy skills.

Demonstrates competency in a range of clinical skills including: IV administration, cannulation and venepuncture.

IT literate or willing to achieve competency.

Experience / Proficiency with cannulation or willingness to learn.

Other requirements

Demonstrate a commitment to life-long learning and development.

Identifies difficulties as challenges and works with others to identify solutions.

Ability to travel between sites, car owner/driver with access to a vehicle for work purposes.

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.

Crawley, Horsham, Mid Sussex and surrounding area.

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