We have a permanentexciting opportunities for clinicians to work within the Mastercall communityIV team based in Stockport.
IV Therapy has beenproven to be a cost-effective way to treat patients while enhancing the patientexperience. Our clinicians are experts in the delivery of IV medication and inthe management of patients with venous access devices. The service supportshospital discharges for patients requiring IV therapy treatments in thecommunity; local oncology departments to assist with the management oftreatments and facilitates GP referrals to avoid hospital admissions.
As well asdelivering IV therapy to patients in the comfort of their own homes you willalso be working in our designated IV clinics located at Mastercall Healthcare.
We are looking fordynamic clinicians with experience in IV administration, cannulation, and careof all venous access devices. The successful candidate will need excellentcommunication skills, an aptitude for caseload and time management, and adesire to deliver the best service possible for our patients.
We have 28.5 hours perweek available working on a flexible rota. The service hours are operationalbetween 08:00 to 22:00, 365 days a year: this is comprised of an 08:00-18:00shift and a 12:00-22:00 shift.
Pay rates - In Hours £21.16 Out of hours £25.39 per hour.
You must have permanent right to work in the UK as we areunable to offer graduate or visa sponsorship, and no visa extensions can beoffered for this role.
Main duties of the job
To manage andprovide infusion therapy to patients in their own home or attending a communityclinic. Liaise with the health centre team and colleagues across the widersocial and health care environment to promote, maintain and enhance effectivemultidisciplinary patient care.
To act as anautonomous practitioner to provide specialist advice to patients and staffwhich contributes to assessment, diagnosis, care and treatment of clientsreceiving infusion therapy. Possess and demonstrate extended skills in themanagement of vascular access and intravenous infusions.
For additionalinformation please see full job description.
About us
MastercallHealthcare has over 29 years experience as an innovative, highly performing,award-winning Social Enterprise organisation.
We arepassionate about providing the very best patient care at the very best placefor the patient.
Our SocialValue ethos commits us to ensuring the very best use of the public pound,maximising the return on investment of our commissioners, and supporting theNHS deliver affordable, effective, safe patient centred services.
Our purpose isto ensure that we deliver safe, high quality, patient centred services thatsupport people to live and age well. We are here to support our community andour health and social care partners. We provide a range of highly effectiveurgent primary care services that support hospital admission avoidance andearly supported discharge from hospital where clinically safe and appropriate.
Living WageEmployer
Flexibleworking
Competitiverates of pay
Generousholiday entitlement, long service enhancements and the option to purchaseadditional leave
Job responsibilities
To manage andprovide infusion therapy to patients in their own home or attending a communityclinic. Liaise with the health centre team and colleagues across the widersocial and health care environment to promote, maintain and enhance effectivemultidisciplinary patient care.
To act as anautonomous practitioner to provide specialist advice to patients and staffwhich contributes to assessment, diagnosis, care and treatment of clientsreceiving infusion therapy. Possess and demonstrate extended skills in themanagement of vascular access and intravenous infusions.
Person Specification
General Qualities
* Communication and decision making skills
* Motivational and organisational skills
Qualifications
* Registered first level nurse/Paramedic
* UK driving licence and own car to be used for work purposes
* Degree or able to demonstrate evidence of study at level 3/4
* Non-Medical Prescriber
Experience
* Relevant and current experience in Primary Care A&E and/or AMU
* Confident with cannulation and administration of IV infusions
* Basic IT literacy
* Experience of using all types of vascular access PICC/Mid/Hickman/Port
* Chronic disease management
* Community based experience
* Tissue Viability
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£21.16 to £25.39 an hourdepending on time of shift
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