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Job overview

The 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 job

• To 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.

Working for our organisation

The 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.  

We are currently in process of updating our values. For the latest information around our values and behaviours, please visit our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/working-with-us/our-values/