Clinical Homecare Nurse - Taunton

We are seeking a dedicated NMC registered nurse in the Taunton area to join our healthcare team. The Clinical Nurse will be responsible for providing direct patient care and administering a range of medications. This role needs a compassionate individual who has excellent communication skills and is committed to putting the patient first.

About us

The Pharmaxo Group is an award winning, market leading pharmaceutical and healthcare business that serves customers, patients and medical professionals across the UK. The Pharmaxo Group comprises of:

Bath ASU which produces thousands of aseptically (sterile) compounded injectable pharmaceutical products each day for hospitals and patients who are fighting cancer, living with chronic disease or in need of pain relief.

Pharmaxo Healthcare which is a growing clinical homecare provider in an expanding market offering greater convenience to patients whilst delivering efficiencies to the NHS.

Pharmaxo Scientific which develops the innovations in biotechnology, data and information technology that drive our businesses.

Your role

As more and more patients are treated outside a traditional hospital setting, the role of the home care Nurse is developing. We work in a variety of environments such as clinics to residential accommodation and patients\’ own homes. We are able to treat individuals at school or even in a work environment. Our nurses help the NHS meet the needs of elderly, disabled or vulnerable patients who may not be able to easily visit the hospital. We are able to help support our patients to become more independent in the management of their treatment and to make the whole treatment journey more convenient.

You will need to be kind, compassionate and caring with a desire to provide excellent patient experience and safe and effective care.

Duties

• Perform patient observations and ensure that any patient is fit to proceed with their treatment
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers
• Monitor patient vital signs and report any changes to the medical team
• Provide compassionate support to the patient and family
• Educate patients and their families to promote understanding and independence.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure confidentiality of patient information
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams ensuring that patient safety is paramount.

Requirements

• Current NMC registration
• Experience of administering S/C, IM or IV medications

In return we offer rewards and benefits including:

• Annual salary: £36,646 to £38,000 (depending on experience)
• Company car
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Annual company bonus scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Pension – you will be auto-enrolled after 3 months of employment at 5% (with an employer contribution of 4%). You can also opt to increase your contribution to 6% to which the employer will contribute 8%.
• Generous Life Assurance package
• Private medical insurance
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and virtual GP service
• Pharmaxo Engage is our Reward & Recognition intranet which includes shopping discounts and benefits
• Reimbursement of NMC fees
• Uniform provided
• Ongoing training and support with revalidation
• Opportunity to be SACT trained and assessed

Commit to excellence. Join our team “Where patients come first”.

£36,646 to £38,000 (depending on experience)

Experience

Full NMC registration, SACT passport, excellent cannulation/phlebotomy skills, experience in standard and complex infusion therapies. Chemotherapy experience would be advantageous.

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