Registered Field Nurse in Manchester

This role is in support of Alcura, a Cencora business offering pharma and patient support services in Europe. We have an opportunity for a Field Nurse helping to cover the London area. The role provides acute homecare nursing to facilitate the provision of Alcura's field based patient-related services to the NHS and private sectors.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical nursing support as required and directed by Alcura, in line with standard protocols for that specific service.
• Maintain and demonstrate competencies at least annually whilst performing a schedule of patient treatments as scheduled by the nurse administration team.
• Use practice-based evidence to support clinical care (e.g. cannulation, phlebotomy, injection techniques) and use most appropriate equipment for safer patient care.
• Attend (and facilitate where necessary) training to provide professional service to meet company demands and to maintain nursing registration.
• Ensure that service provision meets all policies, procedures and governance requirements.
• Demonstrate an awareness of the CQC registration process and maintain own practice in accordance with regulation and training given.
• Maintain clinical registration and revalidation as per NMC standards and maintain professional standards of care at all times, in line with the NMC Code of conduct.
• Report adverse events, complaints and service failures in a timely fashion and according to company policy and MHRA guidance.
• Record and document all clinical activity, clinical observations and feedback as per the NMC documentation standards.
• Communicate clinical matters through agreed pathways within the hospital or Pharma company in a timely fashion (usually 24 hours or immediately if serious).
• Provide effective and comprehensive reporting to line manager against clear time frames, ensuring that professional concerns are escalated and managed in a timely fashion.
• Maintain adequate working stock levels for required equipment and re-order supplies using the approved stock list.
• Store all clinical equipment safely in the car, ensuring no medical equipment is left in public view.

Key Dimensions

• No budgetary responsibility - needs to be aware of financial responsibility in arranging visits to minimise wasted journeys and maximise time with patients.
• No direct reports.

Key Working Relationships

• External Customers e.g. patients, relatives, healthcare professionals.
• Internal Customers e.g. colleagues - own department and other areas of the business.

Qualifications

• Qualified nurse - RGN part 1 NMC Register (RSCN where appropriate).
• Member of RCN or equivalent.
• Highly motivated, positive and customer service orientated.
• Experience in an acute care setting/relevant ENB post registration.
• Experience in the care of IV and SC devices and administration of IV and SC therapies.
• Excellent report/record keeping skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Proven adaptability skills, good planning, organisation and time management skills.
• Able to operate in a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in IT systems - in particular Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Experience of working in a community setting.
• Full Driving Licence.

Desirable

• Experience in administration of chemotherapy (including vesicants) with a degree level chemo course (old N59).
• ENB 998 or C&G 730 and/or teaching experience.
• Cannulation and phlebotomy skills.

Benefits

• Regular Working Hours: Enjoy a balanced work-life with Monday to Friday daytime hours.
• Company Car.
• Perks at Work with discounts in various retailers.
• Generous Contributory Pension Scheme after 3 months of service.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.