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This role is in support of Alcura, a Cencora business offering pharma and patient support services in Europe. The role provides acute homecare nursing to facilitate the provision of Alcura’s field based patient-related services to the NHS and private sectors.
Job Responsibility:
Provide clinical nursing support as required and directed by Alcura, in line with standard protocols for that specific service
Maintain and demonstrate competencies at least annually whilst performing a schedule of patient treatments as scheduled by the nurse administration team
Use practice-based evidence to support clinical care (e.g. cannulation, phlebotomy, injection techniques) and use most appropriate equipment for safer patient care
Attend (and facilitate where necessary) training to provide professional service to meet company demands and to maintain nursing registration
Ensure that service provision meets all policies, procedures and governance requirements
Demonstrate an awareness of the CQC registration process and maintain own practice in accordance with regulation and training given
Maintain clinical registration and revalidation as per NMC standards and maintain professional standards of care at all times, in line with the NMC Code of conduct
Report adverse events, complaints and service failures in a timely fashion and according to company policy and MHRA guidance
Record and document all clinical activity, clinical observations and feedback as per the NMC documentation standards
Communicate clinical matters through agreed pathways within the hospital or Pharma company in a timely fashion (usually 24 hours or immediately if serious)
Provide effective and comprehensive reporting to line manager against clear time frames, ensuring that professional concerns are escalated and managed in a timely fashion
Maintain adequate working stock levels for required equipment and re-order supplies using the approved stock list
Store all clinical equipment safely in the car, ensuring no medical equipment in left in public view
Requirements:
Qualified nurse - RGN part 1 NMC Register (RSCN where appropriate). Member of RCN or equivalent
Highly motivated, positive and customer service orientated
Experience in an acute care setting/relevant ENB post registration
Experience in the care of IV and SC devices and administration of IV and SC therapies
Excellent report / record keeping skills
Effective communication skills
Proven adaptability skills, good planning, organisation and time management skills
Able to operate in a team environment, Strong interpersonal skills
Proficient in IT systems – in particular Word, Excel and Power Point
Experience of working in a community setting
Nice to have:
Experience in administration of chemotherapy (including vesicants) with a degree level chemo course (old N59)
ENB 998 or C&G 730 and/or teaching experience
Cannulation and phlebotomy skills
What we offer:
Supportive Environment
Nurse-Led Team
Regular Working Hours
Company Car
Perks at Work with discounts in various retailers
Generous Contributory Pension Scheme after 3 months of service
Cycle to Work Scheme
Service-Based Annual Leave Entitlement
Career Development and Internal Progression Opportunities