We are looking to recruit a dynamic, enthusiastic and flexible Band 5 nurse to support the Intravenous Therapy (IV) at Home Service across the footprint of Cheshire East . The post is for a Band 5 Adult Nurse who is keen to work with the evolving workforce either full or part time for a 7 day service.

Do you enjoy working independently, but also like to feel supported and valued by the rest of the team? Are you innovated, committed, motivated and caring? Do you have good time management and able to prioritise? Would you like to be involved in transforming and developing services within the community? Do You want the privilege of visiting patients in their own home to deliver increasingly complex, holistic care? If Yes, then Community IV at Home Nurse maybe the choice for you.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to undertake a robust training programme in the management and care of Mid and PICC lines and cannulation, along with Aseptic non- touch technique (ANTT) and the administration of IV Medication. Clinical risk assessment skills will be essential in providing safe quality care.

The post holder must be a registered nurse, demonstrate effective communication and leadership skills possess the ability to work autonomously and form part of a Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) to ensure a safe patient journey. Commitment to learning and training is essential.

If you share our vision to improve the quality of people's lives, in their own homes and community, by support the development of the IV at Home Service in providing the best integrated care we would love to hear from you

If you would like more information about this position prior to applying, please don't hesitate to contact the Team and it can arranged for you to visit the base or if preferred have an informal chat over the phone. Either way we look forward to hearing from you and wish you well in your application.

As travel is an essential part of this role, please demonstrate on your application form how you would meet this requirement.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond.

The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.

We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.

The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.

During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.

The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.

At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To work within the agreed framework for Community Nursing Services To assess, provide and review holistic nursing care, advice and information to patients and carers within the home environment or appropriate care setting in a safe and professional manner using evidence-based knowledge.
• Undertake routine initial assessments on receipt of specific referrals to the caseload, acknowledging the needs of clients and their carers.
• Assess, plan and implement and evaluate a plan of care to meet the patients physical, social, emotional and environmental needs, encompassing a rehabilitative/ self-care approach where necessary. Escalate as appropriate.
• To provide skilled nursing care and ability to undertake clinical tasks including administration of medication via intravenous lines, venepuncture, cannulation and wound care.
• Demonstrate awareness of legislation regarding IV Therapy and associated devices and deliver safe care and advice as appropriate within the community setting.
• Ensure that the clinical area is safe for practice by ensuring that cleanliness is maintained, materials and equipment are ready for use, including clearing away afterwards.
• Demonstrate, teach and supervise the nursing care that can be safely delegated to the patient/carer giving support as necessary.
• Promote clinical excellence and evidence-based approach to care by complying with the agreed Trust policies and procedures and maintaining clinical competencies in line with competency framework.
• Take an active role in health education of the individual and community promoting self-care and providing both planned and opportunistic care based upon evidenced based information.
• Accurately record all patient contacts on Emis web and Trust documentation as per MCHFT policy ensuring patient and professional confidentiality is always maintained in accordance with NMC guidelines.
• Ensure that equipment and aids necessary for effective care meet the needs of individual patients and are adequately maintained. Demonstrate and explain safe use of equipment for patient and/or carer where required.
• Participate in the delivery of care involving complex needs and supporting carers and relatives in distressing circumstances.

• Refer people to other practitioners when needs and risks are beyond ones own scope of practice or require longer term support.
• Prioritising own caseload and effectively time managing.
• To participate in the measurement and monitoring of quality standards as appropriate.
• To maintain accurate personal and professional records adhering to MCHFT and Nursing and Midwifery Council policy and guidelines.
• To ensure the most efficient and cost-effective utilisation of all resources (human, physical and financial).
• To report accidents/incidents of patients or self which occur whilst on duty and to complete on the Incident reporting system immediately. To participate in any investigations as necessary.
• To contribute to and co-operate in the co-ordination of off duty and holiday leave with colleagues, ensuring service cover is maintained. Working effectively to support other team members in all aspects of the service.
• To maintain all aspects of MCHFT Integrated Governance Strategy and requirements including active participation in appraisal and clinical supervision in accordance with Trust policy.
• Act at all times in a manner which illustrates respect for privacy dignity and confidentiality.
• Promote the individual needs of the patient, by acknowledging preferences, rights and choices, respecting privacy and dignity, and by promoting anti-discriminatory practice, alerting colleagues if patient care appears to be disrespectful or discriminatory

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Registered General Nurse/Registration Imminent

Desirable

• Community Experience

Essential

Essential

• A listening, learning and leading approach

Desirable

• Experience of mulit-agency working

Essential

Essential

• A commitment for quality and safety

Desirable

• Knowledge of IV Therapy and training

Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

East Cheshire NHS Trust

Victoria Road

Macclesfield

SK10 3BL

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412-COMM-2923