We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Community Staff Nurse to join the community IV Team. The post-holder is responsible for providing the ongoing nursing care for patients requiring Intravenous (IV) therapy and supporting the virtual ward in the community.
The post-holder will carry out all forms of clinical care associated with IV therapy and assessment of care needs including the individual development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide nursing care to patients within their own homes and in clinic settings.
You must have effective communication and interpersonal skills, be prepared to work flexibly and collaboratively to meet the needs of the service and demonstrate a willingness to extend and develop your existing skills. In return, we will offer you development opportunities, clinical supervision and mentorship support and deliver a formal induction programme.
This role falls under the Government mandatory requirement of vaccination against coronavirus. Unless you are medically exempt, the Trust will be required to ensure that you are fully vaccinated against Covid-19. To be considered for this role you must be able to evidence that you have received both doses of the coronavirus vaccination or that you are medically exempt.
Working for our organisation
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential criteria
1. First level Registered Nurse
2. Completed preceptorship programme and associated competencies
Knowledge and Training
Essential criteria
3. Understand the importance of the Code of Professional Conduct
4. Ability to gain and maintain competence in relevant clinical skills, pertinent to IV therapy.
5. Demonstrate understanding of evidence-based practice
Desirable criteria
6. Working knowledge of IT systems
Experience
Essential criteria
7. Relevant Post Registration Experience – IV drug administration, Cannulation
8. Community Nursing experience
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential criteria
9. Able to communicate accurately in all forms including verbal, written and IT
10. Proven ability to develop and maintain working relationships with other professionals
11. Evidence of being able to work as part of a team
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential criteria
12. Ability to gain and maintain competence in relevant clinical skills pertinent to IV therapy
13. An understanding of when to use clinical judgement
14. An understanding of when to ask for assistance
Desirable criteria
15. Background knowledge of the issues within the primary care and community setting
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential criteria
16. Enthusiastic – seizing the opportunity for personal and service development
17. Flexible – to meet the demands of the service
18. Able to demonstrate the ability to work autonomously and when to work as part of the team
Desirable criteria
19. Ability to supervise others
20. Show an ability to adapt to change
Physical Skills
Essential criteria
21. Ability to gain and maintain competence in relevant clinical skills, pertinent to IV therapy
22. Must be able to commute to meet the demands of the role
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
Essential criteria
23. Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
24. Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
25. Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued
Using AI for jobs applications:
Whilst we encourage the use of technology to help manage time and support innovation. However, it is your responsibility to ensure your application is personalised and clearly reflects your own skills and experiences. While AI can assist with drafting, it should only be used as a support tool. The content must be your own work and accurately represent your knowledge, abilities, and values. Over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in your application being rejected. A common issue arises when we receive multiple applications with identical or overly generic language.
The use of AI during assessments, including interviews, is not permitted unless it has been pre-approved as part of a reasonable adjustment. For digital interviews, you may be asked to provide a 360-degree view of your surroundings on camera and confirm that no additional devices are present. If we suspect AI is being used during an interview, we may pause the process to clarify or adjust our approach to questioning.
Caring for patients demands integrity, honesty, and accountability. We expect your application and participation to be authentic and a genuine reflection of your own experiences and values.
Multi-site working
The four partner Trusts of the Black Country Provider Collaborative (Dudley Group NHS FT, Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust, and Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust) are actively working in partnership to deliver a collective vision focused on providing "better, faster and safer care to the population of the Black Country and beyond".
To support this vision, we are (where appropriate and safe to do so) actively looking at new models of care which:
26. Better protect elective / planned care service delivery across the system by organising on a 'hot and cold' arrangement
27. Consider the optimal use of resources through consolidation and specialisation, and
28. Seek to reduce unwarranted variance, level up / standardise care through a 'Networked Service Solution' approach across the four sites
Against this context, although this post is hosted by The Dudley Group, there may be an expectation to work flexibly across the four partner Trusts to better meet patient and service needs.
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