An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Bolton Community IV therapy team within the Integrated Community Division. The role is that of a band 6 staff nurse.This is a full time post and will be required to work between the hours of 8.30am and 10 pm, across 7 days a week.The post holder will work as part of the IV Therapy team with the supervision of the IV Team Leader to assist in the prevention of inappropriate hospital admissions and the facilitation of hospital discharge in line with the overall objectives of the service.

Main duties of the job

You will be accountable for the delivery of high quality care to patients within their own home and other community settings. Nursing interventions include Home blood transfusions, Administration of intravenous antibiotics and chemotherapy in a domiciliary setting as well as the delivery of IV medication in a clinic setting. The team work closely with Rheumatology, Gastroenterology and haematology specialist in treating a wide range of conditions.You will support with the monitoring of short term treatment programmes at home and ensure safe discharge or referral to long term health and social care interventions. The post holder will promote health/wellbeing and independence for patients on the team caseload to ensure a safe and effective IV service is delivered. Assessing patients suitability for OPAT.

The postholder will co-ordinate the shift, managing workload, capacity and demand.

About us

You will work in partnership with patients, carers and other health and social care agencies to promote independence and develop individual plans of care relevant to patient need within their limitations to practice

We value regular appraisal and supervision and ensure personal and professional development opportunities are available. Candidates will need to be able to travel to meet the needs of this post and will therefore need access to a vehicle for work.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First Level Registered Nurse.
• First level degree/diploma in a health related subject or equivalent experience.
• Preparation for mentorship Level 6 (or working towards)

Desirable

• ENB N59 chemotherapy qualification.
• ENB R34 clinical skills.
• Independent Nurse Prescriber V300

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an acute environment.
• Experience working in an environment which is regularly using I.V therapy.
• Demonstrates specialist intravascular expertise that is underpinned by theory acquired by CPD.

Desirable

• Experience of haematology, surgical or medical nursing.
• Experience of caring for patients undergoing chemotherapy.
• Advanced theoretical & practical knowledge of a range of I.V procedures and practices.

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates good interpersonal & communication skills.
• Competence with management of central, Mid & PICC lines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Be able to motivate others & manage change

Knowledge

Essential

• Be aware of local & central health policies.
• Understands and applies principles of learning in practice.
• Has the knowledge and ability to interpret blood results.
• Understands the concepts of mentorship & preceptorship.
• Demonstrates an in depth and up to date knowledge of this speciality.

Employer details

Employer name

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

community / breightmet health centre

breightmet fold lane

bolton

BL2 6NT

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241-747-IC-24