At a Glance
- Tasks: Administer IV therapies and train patients for independence in their care.
- Company: Dynamic healthcare provider focused on patient-centred homecare.
- Benefits: Electric car, 27 days leave, private medical insurance, and more.
- Other info: Opportunity to travel and grow in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Enjoy flexibility and work-life balance while making a real difference.
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse with IV therapy experience and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 38505 £ per year.
Overview
The shifts are structured as split shifts to accommodate patient needs.
This means you will typically work around 4 hours in the morning to disconnect patients, and another 4 hours in the evening to reconnect them, with a break in the middle of the day.
Flexibility is essential; some days may be longer or shorter depending on patient visits, but overall, average out to 40 hours per week.
Responsibilities
- Administer prescribed IV therapies and associated care and support to patients who are unable to be trained to independence.
- Provide training and education to support patients/carers in the connection and disconnection of Parenteral Nutrition and any other prescribed therapies to independence.
- Provide training and education to support patients/carers to use infusion devices to deliver their therapy/therapies independently.
- Support the provision of a phlebotomy/cannulation service for patients.
- Maintain flexibility to travel and visit patients outside the local area.
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (adult).
- Minimum 1 year of current clinical experience.
- Competent in the management and delivery of IV therapies.
- Excellent communication skills, time management skills and the ability to work well against strict timescales.
- Ability to make correct clinical decisions in a clinical emergency situation.
- Current valid driving licence.
- Flexibility to travel and visit patients outside the local area.
Benefits
- Electric or hybrid company car
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Payment of NMC registration and 7% employer pension contribution
- 3x salary life assurance
- Group income protection scheme
- Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly payments
- Private medical insurance
- Health and wellbeing programme
- Employee assistance programme
- And much more
How to Apply
If you have strong IV skills and are looking for a role that offers great flexibility and work-life balance, we would love to hear from you.
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We think you need these skills to ace Band 5 Nurse - IV Therapy Homecare
Communication Skills
Problem-Solving Skills
Adaptability
Compassion
Teamwork
Organizational Skills
Flexibility
