NHS
IV Nurse Specialist
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Job Description
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- Degree/Diploma in Nursing
- NMC Registration
- Prep for mentorship or similar teaching qualification
- Clinical Assessment Skills or willing to undertake (Accredited)
- Willingness to undertake relevant further study or training as required for the post
- Advanced Communication Skills
- Ability to travel within Manchester and ability to travel between sites - car driver
- Knowledge of current health policy and relevance to the delivery of health care service
- Knowledge and understanding of complex medical, social and psychological needs of older adults
- Knowledge of evidence base practice
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of managing difficult situations and conflict resolution
- Ability to comprehend and work within Trust policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety
- Positive customer care approach
- Time management skills
- Venepuncture and cannulation skills including line / PORT management
- Able to take on and develop new skills such as PICC line insertion
- Experience in IV therapy and relevant course
- IT skills.
- Excellent communication skills verbal and written
- Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge of current legislative changes in health care.
- Knowledge of negotiation skills
- Ability to work in unpredictable environments e.g. manage crisis and reorganise workload at short notice
- Working knowledge of risk assessments, moving and handling and other relevant issues.
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient records
- Non Medical Prescriber
- Evidence of multi-disciplinary / interagency working
- Management of long lines and PORTs
- Experience of clinical audit.
- Experience in caring for patients in an community setting
- Experience in research activities.
- Degree/Diploma in Nursing
- NMC Registration
- Prep for mentorship or similar teaching qualification
- Clinical Assessment Skills or willing to undertake (Accredited)
- Willingness to undertake relevant further study or training as required for the post
- Advanced Communication Skills
- Ability to travel within Manchester and ability to travel between sites - car driver
- Knowledge of current health policy and relevance to the delivery of health care service
- Knowledge and understanding of complex medical, social and psychological needs of older adults
- Knowledge of evidence base practice
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of managing difficult situations and conflict resolution
- Ability to comprehend and work within Trust policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety
- Positive customer care approach
- Time management skills
- Venepuncture and cannulation skills including line / PORT management
- Able to take on and develop new skills such as PICC line insertion
- Experience in IV therapy and relevant course
- IT skills.
- Excellent communication skills verbal and written
- Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge of current legislative changes in health care.
- Knowledge of negotiation skills
- Ability to work in unpredictable environments e.g. manage crisis and reorganise workload at short notice
- Working knowledge of risk assessments, moving and handling and other relevant issues.
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient records
- Non Medical Prescriber
- Evidence of multi-disciplinary / interagency working
- Management of long lines and PORTs
- Experience of clinical audit.
- Experience in caring for patients in an community setting
- Experience in research activities.
Job summary
We are Manchester Local Care Organisation - an exciting, new public sector organisation that is bringing together NHS community health services and social care services in the city. We're driven by the aim of improving the health of local people in Manchester by working across organisational boundaries.
An opportunity has arisen to join our exciting and innovative team of nurses in the Manchester Community Response IV teams. Since first established in October 2013 we have grown into a city wide service and enabled many patients to stay in the comfort of their own homes whilst receiving IV treatment or subcutaneous hydration that would have otherwise required a hospital admission.
We not only prevent hospital admission but also facilitate early discharge by inserting vascular access devices and arranging community IV therapy. The team has shown that IV therapy is a cost efficient way of treating patients, and that the patient experience is greatly enhanced as they are able to carry on with their lives and avoid the disruption that can be caused by a hospital admission. It also means that hospital beds are freed up for those patients who are not able to receive treatment elsewhere.
Main duties of the job
This role gives a unique opportunity to develop your skills in a community setting and work within the teaching hospitals of this large NHS Trust delivering autonomous and bespoke care in an in patient and outpatient environment. The service is still evolving and so networking, training and data collection and evaluation will be an important part of the role. You will be involved in patient discussions with clinicians of all levels on a daily basis therefore excellent communication skills are essential. You will have the opportunity to expand your practice by attending the clinical examinations skills course and being involved in the insertion, care and maintenance of different intra-vascular access devices for the longer term patients.
We are looking for a reliable, motivated member of staff with extensive experience in intravenous therapy and cannulation to join our citywide team. You will be based in one of the three localities but may be required to work across the city at times of pressure. It is essential you are confident to be able to work independently as well as part of a team as this role involves lone working. Training junior staff will be a big part of this role. The post is full time but applicants for 30 hours will be considered.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Date posted
11 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
349-LCO-7082396*
Job locations
Central Manchester
Gorton Community Hub 27 Garratt Way, Gorton
Manchester
M18 8HE
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Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
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Additional informationDisclosure 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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Central Manchester
Gorton Community Hub 27 Garratt Way, Gorton
Manchester
M18 8HE
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Central Manchester
Gorton Community Hub 27 Garratt Way, Gorton
Manchester
M18 8HE
Employer's website
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.