Virtual Ward and IV therapy Practitioner

Position: Virtual Ward and IV therapy at home Practitioner

Virtual Ward and IV Therapy at Home Practitioner

Join our dedicated SFH@Home team and play a vital role in transforming patient care through our innovative IV Therapy at Home service, incorporating OPAT, MDCU, and Virtual Ward pathways. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference by supporting patients in the comfort of their own homes, ensuring safe, evidence-based, and holistic care.

As part of this dynamic role, you will receive comprehensive training and work within a robust competency framework to develop advanced clinical skills. You'll gain the knowledge and confidence to adapt to evolving service needs and new care pathways, helping shape the future of Virtual Ward care delivery. If you are passionate about improving patient experience, embracing innovation, and growing your expertise, this role offers the perfect platform to thrive.

Job

Details

Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 per annum;
Band 5;

Contract:

Permanent;
Working pattern:
Full-time;

Location:

Kings Mill Hospital, Mansfield Road, Sutton in Ashfield, NG17 4JL
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Qualifications (Essential)

• Current level one NMC registration
• Diploma or degree in health/nursing related studies
• Completion of the IV Package

Qualifications (Desirable)

• Possession of a mentoring course
• Continuing professional development/reflective profile

Knowledge Requirements (Essential)

• Well-developed communication skills and time management
• Effective organisation abilities

Experience (Essential)

• Experience of working within a clinical environment, providing patient care
• Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients, relatives/carers and staff
• Understanding of IV therapy at home and virtual ward delivery methods
• Criminal Records Bureau clearance in accordance with Trust policy
• Awareness of personal strengths and weaknesses

Experience (Desirable)

• Experience with in an acute Trust
• Experience of working within a community setting
• Demonstrated involvement in link nurse or project work
• Audit or research within the clinical area
• Supervision of non-registered staff, pre-registration and post-basic students

Contractual Requirements (Essential)

• Physically able to perform the full range of nursing duties.
• Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation.
• Competent and capable of using medical equipment.
• Continued professional development.
• Regular attendance.
• Ability to work flexibly as the service requires.
• Hold a full driving licence and have access to a car for business use.

Contractual Requirements (Desirable)

• Evidence of moving and handling training.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Employer Details

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust;
Kings Mill Hospital, Mansfield Road, Sutton in Ashfield, NG17 4JL
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