Job summaryThe post is to work within the Oldham Community IV Service based within the Butler Green Enhanced Intermediate Care setting.The multi-disciplinary service provides a vital service of IV therapy within both a clinic and community. Enabling patients to be treated within the primary care setting and work closely with other disciplines and service users to reduce hospital admissions.As a member of the team you would be responsible for your own caseload of patients under the supervision of the Lead Nurse. There will be a period of induction to the service where you will work closely with a nominated mentor.The demand for the service means that we are continually developing and there will be opportunities to expand your skills and there is scope for personal development.This role will also enable you to work within the wider Intermediate Care Facilities including Enhanced Intermediate care and Community Crisis Team.Main duties of the jobTo administer IV therapy within community setting .To communicate effectively with members of the multi-disciplinary team and service users.To manage an allocated caseload of patients administering IV therapy, reviewing daily and ensuring patient safety.To participate in weekly MDT meetings in or der to review and monitor patient progress .To complete electronic documentation in accordance with professional and local guidelines.About usThe Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.ukThis vacancy is open to those who have a current NMC PIN to practice as an Registered Nurse or Midwife in the UK, or those who are currently enrolled on a course which means they expect to receive their full NMC PIN within the next 3 months. Please note an NMC PRN PIN is not a full NMC PIN and would not fulfil the essential criteria for this role.The NCA can no longer accept applications from International Nurses and Midwives who are yet to complete all competencies needed to receivea full NMC PIN to practice in the UK as we have paused our OSCE programme indefinitely. To learn more about how you can gain a full NMC PIN to be eligible to apply for our vacancies in the future, please see the NMC website:https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/joining-the-register/register-nurse-midwife/trained-outside-uk/how-to-guide/We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and return your application form as soon as possible.Previous applicants need not apply.Person SpecificationEssential and DesirableEssentialQualified nurse ( registered with NMC)Excellent communication skillsDemonstrates evidence based clinical knowledgeIT skillsEvidence of team workingGood time keeping and able to manage a workloadDesirablePrevious experience in communityVenepuncture and cannulationMentorship qualification/ evidence of involvement in teaching and mentoringExperience in IV therapyRequirmentsEssentialQualified nurse ( registered with NMC)DesirableIV service experienceDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameNorthern Care Alliance NHS Foundation TrustAddressButler Green EIMCwallis streetOLDHAMOL9 8NGEmployer's websitehttps://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)