Intravenous (IV) Therapy Nurse

at  Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

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 vacant 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. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times.
We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services.
Why work for us?
Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support
Variety of working environments across the community, in patients’ homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county
Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options
Excellent training and development opportunities
Research opportunities
Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton
Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces
Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)
Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast
Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff
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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