Overview
Are you a dedicated and compassionate nurse seeking a role that offers flexibility and a supportive work environment?
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust invites you to apply for our Intravenous (IV) Therapy Nursing position, where you can make a meaningful impact on patient care while enjoying a work-life balance that suits your needs.
What We Can Offer
* Flexible Working Hours: The service operating hours are 8:30am to 4:30pm. Flexible working hours can be considered to better fit your lifestyle.
* Professional Development: Continuous opportunities for learning and career advancement.
* Supportive Environment: Work with a team that value collaboration and excellence in patient care.
* Work-Life Balance: Manage your caseload with flexibility and autonomy
Why Join Us?
At Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust, we prioritise the well-being of our staff and patients. We offer a flexible and supportive work environment where your contributions are valued. Join us in providing compassionate care and making a difference in our community.
If you are ready to take the next step in your nursing career with a team that cares, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to become a part of our dedicated team, where you can make a real impact on patient care and well-being.
The IV Service cares for patients in both clinic settings and their own homes throughout the West Sussex area.
The successful candidate will deliver high-quality care within a community setting, working towards patient rehabilitation, self-management, and independence. This role involves managing the day-to-day clinical needs of an identified caseload, undertaking initial assessments, and ongoing management of IV therapy.
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.
Why work for us?
* Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing
* Varied environments: community hospitals, patients’ homes, and bases across Sussex
* Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement
* Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
* Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
* Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks
* Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
* Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast
Our values — Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence —guide everything we do.
We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.
This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.
Responsibilities
* Deliver high-quality care within the community setting, focusing on intravenous therapy.
* Manage day-to-day clinical needs of an identified caseload under the guidance of the IV Nurse.
* Conduct holistic assessments, develop care plans, and evaluate patient progress.
* Act as an information resource for patients, their families, and multidisciplinary colleagues.
* Empower patients to participate in their care, encouraging self-management and independence.
* Ensure compliance with Trust policies and procedures, maintaining high standards of clinical documentation and data protection.
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