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West London NHS Trust

9d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Healthcare
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must lead IV Therapy and Phlebotomy services, work autonomously, manage complex caseloads, triage referrals, develop care pathways, and review related policies and guidelines.
  • You will coordinate IV therapy and phlebotomy services, manage complex caseloads, lead policy development, assess care pathways, and provide specialist advice to staff and patients.

Requirements

  • Be the specialist lead for IV Therapy for the organisation, providing specialist informed advice to staff, clients and their carers/families carrying out where possible the initial visit either alone or in conjunction with a member of one of the Adult Community Nursing Teams.
  • Work as an autonomous practitioner, using independent prescribing where appropriate managing and prioritising a complex caseload independently and within the multi-disciplinary team.
  • Undertake the triage of referrals, initial assessment of patients and review assessments, to ensure that appropriate patients are accepted onto the caseload, and the most effective care package is designed and delivered that optimises patient care in the resources available.
  • Develop, redesign, and assess care pathways, to provide timely intervention for clients requiring IV Therapy in the community.
  • Monitor and lead on the formulation and review of policies, standards, and guidelines for IV therapy and act as an expert to implement and disseminate any changes made.
  • Be the specialist lead for Phlebotomy for the organisation, providing specialist informed advice to staff.
  • Develop, redesign, and assess care pathways for venepuncture.
  • Monitor and lead on the formulation and review of policies, standards, and guidelines for phlebotomy and act as an expert to implement and disseminate any changes made.

Responsibilities

  • This is a key role in the provision of an integrated specialist nursing service for residents requiring IV therapy who are registered with a GP in the London Borough of Ealing. This is a 7-day service from 9-5pm offering domiciliary visits.
  • The post holder will co-ordinate the delivery of IV therapy by the Adult Community Nursing Services and where possible it will be expected that the post holder will undertake the initial visits either alone or in conjunction with a member of one of the Community Nursing Teams.
  • The post holder will also co-ordinate the delivery of Community Phlebotomy supporting and leading in the development of the phlebotomy service in Ealing for housebound clients including those residing in care homes (residential). Facilitating the provision of high-quality care for clients within the community ensuring evidence-based practice and innovative models of care are always delivered. Evaluating clinical pathways, policies, and procedures for phlebotomy across primary and community care.
  • Be the specialist lead for IV Therapy for the organisation, providing specialist informed advice to staff, clients and their carers/families carrying out where possible the initial visit either alone or in conjunction with a member of one of the Adult Community Nursing Teams.
  • Work as an autonomous practitioner, using independent prescribing where appropriate managing and prioritising a complex caseload independently and within the multi-disciplinary team.
  • Undertake the triage of referrals, initial assessment of patients and review assessments, to ensure that appropriate patients are accepted onto the caseload, and the most effective care package is designed and delivered that optimises patient care in the resources available.
  • Develop, redesign, and assess care pathways, to provide timely intervention for clients requiring IV Therapy in the community.
  • Monitor and lead on the formulation and review of policies, standards, and guidelines for IV therapy and act as an expert to implement and disseminate any changes made.
  • Be the specialist lead for Phlebotomy for the organisation, providing specialist informed advice to staff.
  • Develop, redesign, and assess care pathways for venepuncture.
  • Monitor and lead on the formulation and review of policies, standards, and guidelines for phlebotomy and act as an expert to implement and disseminate any changes made.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title for this position is Clinical Nurse Specialist.

What will be the main responsibilities of the Clinical Nurse Specialist?

The main responsibilities include leading on IV therapy and coordinating the community phlebotomy service, providing high-quality care, and ensuring evidence-based practice.

What type of service will the Clinical Nurse Specialist be providing?

The Clinical Nurse Specialist will be providing integrated specialist nursing services for residents requiring IV therapy and developing the community phlebotomy service for housebound clients in Ealing.

What are the working hours for this role?

This is a 7-day service from 9 am to 5 pm.

Will the Clinical Nurse Specialist be working independently?

Yes, the Clinical Nurse Specialist will work as an autonomous practitioner, using independent prescribing where appropriate.

Is experience in operational management required for this role?

Yes, experience, knowledge, and proven skills in operational management are required to lead the community phlebotomy service.

What kind of patients will the Clinical Nurse Specialist work with?

The Clinical Nurse Specialist will work with patients requiring IV therapy and those requiring phlebotomy services in the community, including housebound clients and residents of care homes.

Who can I contact for further details or informal visits about this position?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Scott Elbourne, Service Manager, via email at scott.elbourne@nhs.net.

What is the organizational structure of West London NHS Trust?

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, employing over 5,000 staff and delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare services across multiple London boroughs.

What is the current rating of West London NHS Trust by the Care Quality Commission?

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commission, with forensic services rated as 'Outstanding'.

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West London NHS Trust

West London NHS Trust is one the most diverse providers of NHS mental and physical health care in the UK.

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Mission & Purpose

West London NHS Trust provides mental health, community, and social care services across West London. The trust's mission is to deliver high-quality, compassionate care that supports mental well-being and physical health. Their purpose is to improve the lives of individuals and communities by offering comprehensive healthcare services, focusing on recovery and promoting mental health awareness. They aim to provide personalised care that respects the dignity and needs of each patient.