IV at Home Nurse

• Monitor patients for therapeutic effectiveness

• Deliver safe, effective and evidence-based OPAT and IV therapies within patients' homes and community settings.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care programmes.
• Administer intravenous antimicrobial therapy and other prescribed intravenous treatments in accordance with local policies and professional standards.
• Access, manage and care for vascular access devices including PICC lines, midlines and peripheral cannulas.
• Undertake peripheral cannulation where clinically appropriate and within competency.
• Perform blood sampling via vascular access devices and peripheral venepuncture.
• Ensure blood samples are transported to Peterborough City Hospital and Hinchingbrooke Hospital in a timely manner.
• Monitor patients for therapeutic effectiveness, adverse reactions, complications and signs of deterioration.
• Recognise and escalate clinical concerns appropriately to senior clinicians, consultants or emergency services where required.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and legally compliant patient records.
• Promote infection prevention and control practices at all times.
• Provide advice, education and support to patients, relatives and carers regarding treatment plans and vascular access devices.
• Encourage self-management and independence wherever appropriate.
• Ensure medicines management procedures are followed in accordance with organisational policies.

• Communicate effectively with patients, carers, GPs, consultants, pharmacists, microbiologists and other healthcare professionals.
• Liaise with acute and community services to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain professional relationships that promote integrated working across healthcare organisations.
• Act as an advocate for patients and support shared decision-making.

• Adhere to NMC Code standards and all relevant clinical governance requirements.
• Report incidents, near misses and safeguarding concerns according to organisational procedures.
• Participate in audit, data collection and service evaluation activities.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the OPAT and IV Service.
• Support the implementation of new pathways, protocols and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with organisational policies and procedures.
• Participate in competency assessments and clinical supervision as required.

• Maintain professional registration and meet NMC revalidation requirements.
• Participate in mandatory and statutory training.
• Undertake specialist training in OPAT, PICC line and midline management where required.
• Maintain competence in intravenous therapy, phlebotomy and vascular access management.
• Participate in reflective practice, clinical supervision and continuing professional development activities.
• Share learning and best practice with colleagues to support service development.

• Enhanced evening and weekend access to General Practice.
• Deliver at scale services to improve the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve.
• Home visiting and community services.
• Virtual ward services.
• IV at Home Service.
• Advice to ambulance crews to help patients remain at home or to see the most appropriate secondary care team.
• Recruitment, induction and support of workforce through a team dedicated to supporting Primary Care Networks and hosting of the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Training Hub.

• To attract innovation and investment into primary care.
• To be dynamic always seeking out new opportunities.
• To be the primary care provider at scale -supporting delivery of services at place level that benefits our patients and members.
• To engage our clinical community identifying local clinical leaders to drive service redesign and delivery across our place.
• To face challenges head on, working collaboratively to deliver solutions.

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration.
• Degree in Nursing or equivalent professional qualification.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Access to a roadworthy vehicle for work purposes.
• Willingness to undertake specialist OPAT and intravenous therapy training.

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Effective clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage time effectively.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to recognise deterioration and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Accurate record-keeping and documentation skills.
• Competent IT skills and ability to use electronic patient record systems.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to service needs.
• Ability to travel independently across the service locality.

Essential

• Knowledge of professional nursing practice and NMC requirements.
• Understanding of evidence-based practice.
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices.
• Understanding of medicines management principles.
• Awareness of clinical governance and risk management processes.

Essential

• Ability to work flexible bank hours, including 12-hour shifts (08:00-20:00).
• Ability to work weekends and bank holidays as required by the needs of the service.
• Capacity to undertake home visits across Peterborough and surrounding areas.
• Understanding of lone worker responsibilities and safe working practices.

Essential

• Minimum one year post-registration nursing experience.
• Experience in acute, community or primary care nursing.
• Experience of intravenous medication administration.
• Experience of venepuncture and blood sampling.
• Experience of patient assessment and care planning.
• Experience of working independently whilst managing clinical risk.
• Understanding of infection prevention and control principles.
• Knowledge of NMC standards and professional accountability.

Essential

• Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Professional, compassionate and caring approach.
• Motivated and enthusiastic with a positive attitude.
• Reliable and accountable practitioner.
• Demonstrates integrity and confidentiality.
• Commitment to continuous learning and development.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Resilient and adaptable within a developing service.