IV Therapies Homecare Nurse

Being a registered nurse at Lloyds Clinical is more than just a job. You will have direct impact on peoples lives, meeting the evolving needs of our patients. Our nurses are the heroes behind the front-line. You can be that too.

You will be working at the forefront of our services, visiting patients in their own homes, at work or at school, to deliver medical treatments such as IV infusions, home parenteral nutrition treatments and intramuscular and sub cut injections whilst also training patients to administer their own medication. Our major focus is on clinical excellence and first-class nursing. Well give you all the support and flexibility you need to spend quality time with your patients and provide them with high quality 1-2-1 care

We have a lot to offer at Lloyds Clinical, not only to the 100,000 patients we support, but also to our employees. Alongside our outstanding training & development programmes we offer.

• Fully expensed company car and fuel card
• Laptop, mobile phone and personal protection device
• 36 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance
• Up to £1200 refer a friend bonus
• Company Pension Scheme
• Full support from our employee assistance programme including access to wellbeing services, exercise videos, podcasts and more
• NMC fees paid after one-years service
• Annual subscription to RCNi CPD platform

Main duties of the job

You will be an experienced Registered General Nurse (RGN) with a valid NMC PIN who displays a high level of care and empathy that will help our patients regain their independence. You will be well-organised and comfortable managing your own workload. Basic IT skills are also required. In addition, youll be required to travel extensively between patients throughout the day, so a full UK driving licence is essential.

About us

At Lloyds Clinical, with over four decades of experience supporting patients since 1975, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional clinical homecare services to more than 100,000 patients in their own homes, workplaces, or communities across the UK. Our comprehensive range of treatments spans from medication delivery to specialised nursing for complex conditions such as home parenteral nutrition, chemotherapy, IV antibiotics, enzyme replacement therapy, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and beyond. Working in collaboration with the NHS, pharmaceutical companies, and private medical insurers, we prioritise patient care and are guided by our values of Delivering together, Being Accountable, Giving it our all and Continually Improving to provide the highest standards of service delivery and patient outcomes.

We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity & inclusion, taking a person-centred approach to our interview process that is fair and free from both discrimination and bias. If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our resourcing team.

Job responsibilities

This role delivers a nursing service that provides high quality care to patients and meets clinical and regulatory requirements.

You will assess plan and deliver high quality patient care and support patients and carers to understand their condition medication and lifestyle needs so they can manage their own health with confidence.

You will work with internal and external colleagues and ensure all care is safe effective and compliant.

Key accountabilities

• Assess plan deliver and evaluate high quality care for a caseload of patients with varying conditions and needs
• Carry out comprehensive assessments and create individualised care plans updating these as the patient condition changes
• Administer prescribed medications treatments and therapies
• Monitor vital signs and conduct ongoing clinical assessment using sound clinical judgement and risk based decision making
• Identify and escalate changes in condition and manage sudden deterioration or emergencies safely
• Work respectfully with patients families and colleagues recognising diverse cultural religious and ethical needs
• Work with other health professionals to provide holistic evidence based nursing care
• Recognise limits of competence and seek advice where needed
• Provide on call support where required

Education and support for patients and carers

• Provide clear information on disease management medication management lifestyle changes and early warning signs
• Answer questions to support understanding and confidence in managing care at home
• Identify environmental risks and advise on safety
• Act as an advocate offering support guidance and signposting
• Provide emotional support to patients and families

Quality safety and compliance

• Follow all clinical governance requirements policies procedures and professional standards
• Document all care clearly and promptly in line with regulatory requirements
• Report incidents near misses adverse events and safeguarding concerns
• Take part in audits risk assessments and service reviews and contribute to improvements
• Maintain confidentiality and protect patient information

Communication and collaboration

• Communicate effectively with patients families and the wider multidisciplinary team
• Explain clinical information in clear and accessible language
• Work with nursing service managers and colleagues to identify risks opportunities and improvements

Enablers for the role

• Active registered nurse with current NMC registration
• Clinical experience in relevant specialties
• Competence in clinical procedures such as IV administration medication management and patient assessment
• Ability to make independent decisions and manage unexpected challenges
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build rapport and work respectfully with patients and families
• Understanding of safety procedures in home or community settings
• Accurate and timely documentation
• Adaptability to different environments and changing schedules
• Ability to teach patients and families about medications care tasks and condition management
• Full valid UK driving licence

Person SpecificationQualifications

• Registered nurse with current NMC registration
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Competence in core clinical skills including medicines administration IV therapy and patient assessment
• Full valid UK driving licence
• Clinical experience in relevant specialties
• Experience managing a caseload of patients with varied and changing needs
• Experience carrying out holistic assessments and creating individualised care plans
• Experience delivering high quality evidence based nursing care
• Experience escalating patient deterioration and managing urgent situations
• Experience educating patients and carers on condition management medications and self care
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and external partners
• Experience completing accurate timely documentation in line with professional standards
• Experience working independently and making safe clinical decisions

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.

Field-based role covering Devon and surrounding areas

Field-based role covering Devon and surrounding areas

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