IV at Home Nurse

Main Duties and Responsibilities Clinical and Patient Care - Deliver safe, effective and evidence-based OPAT and IV therapies within patients' homes and community settings. - Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care programmes. - Administer intravenous antimicrobial therapy and other prescribed intravenous treatments in accordance with local policies and professional standards. - Access, manage and care for vascular access devices including PICC lines, midlines and peripheral cannulas. - Undertake peripheral cannulation where clinically appropriate and within competency. - Perform blood sampling via vascular access devices and peripheral venepuncture. - Ensure blood samples are transported to Peterborough City Hospital and Hinchingbrooke Hospital in a timely manner. - Monitor patients for therapeutic effectiveness, adverse reactions, complications and signs of deterioration. - Recognise and escalate clinical concerns appropriately to senior clinicians, consultants or emergency services where required. - Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and legally compliant patient records. - Promote infection prevention and control practices at all times. - Provide advice, education and support to patients, relatives and carers regarding treatment plans and vascular access devices. - Encourage self-management and independence wherever appropriate. - Ensure medicines management procedures are followed in accordance with organisational policies. Communication and Collaborative Working Communicate effectively with patients, carers, GPs, consultants, pharmacists, microbiologists and other healthcare professionals. Liaise with acute and community services to ensure continuity of care. Maintain professional relationships that promote integrated working across healthcare organisations. Act as an advocate for patients and support shared decision-making. Governance, Quality and Service Development Adhere to NMC Code standards and all relevant clinical governance requirements. Report incidents, near misses and safeguarding concerns according to organisational procedures. Participate in audit, data collection and service evaluation activities. Contribute to the ongoing development of the OPAT and IV Service. Support the implementation of new pathways, protocols and quality improvement initiatives. Maintain compliance with organisational policies and procedures. Participate in competency assessments and clinical supervision as required. Education, Training and Development Maintain professional registration and meet NMC revalidation requirements. Participate in mandatory and statutory training. Undertake specialist training in OPAT, PICC line and midline management where required. Maintain competence in intravenous therapy, phlebotomy and vascular access management. Participate in reflective practice, clinical supervision and continuing professional development activities. Share learning and best practice with colleagues to support service development.