About this role
Job summary
Why the role matters
Joining our Clinical Homecare Nursing team at B. Braun means playing a vital role in helping patients receive life-sustaining nutrition and IV therapies in the comfort of their own homes. Through your expert care and support, youll help patients maintain their independence while avoiding unnecessary hospital visits.
Working in partnership with our NHS colleagues, youll provide personalised, high-quality nursing care to patients requiring Parenteral Nutrition and other complex IV therapies. As a Homecare Nurse, you'll build meaningful relationships with patients, delivering one-to-one care that makes a genuine difference to their lives.
Homecare nursing offers greater autonomy, flexibility and the opportunity to spend more time with patients, creating a rewarding role that supports a positive work-life balance while allowing you to maintain and develop your specialist clinical skills.
If you're passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, enjoy building lasting relationships, and have strong IV therapy skills, wed love to hear from you.
Location: Kent and the surrounding areas.
Working hours: Monday to Sunday, 40 hours over 5 days per week on a rolling rota.
The shifts are split to meet patient needs, typically involving around 4 hours in the morning to disconnect patients and 4 hours in the evening to reconnect them, with a break in between. Flexibility is essential; but overall, average out to 40 hours per week.
Salary: £36319 per annum.
Main duties of the job
How you will make an impact
- To administer prescribed IV therapies and associated care and support to patients who are unable to be trained to independence.
- To provide training and education to support patients/carers in the connection and disconnection of Parenteral Nutrition and any other prescribed therapies to independence.
- To provide training and education to support patients/carers to use infusion devices to deliver their therapy/therapies independently.
- To support the provision of a phlebotomy/cannulation service for patients.
What sets you up for success
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (adult).
- Current clinical experience minimum of least 1 year.
- Competent in the management and delivery of IV Therapies.
- Excellent communication skills, time management skills and the ability to work well against strict timescales.
- The ability to make correct clinical decisions in a clinical emergency situation.
- Flexibility to travel and visit patients outside local area.
- Current Valid driving Licence.
About us
What you will enjoy along the way:
At B. Braun, your career is about more than the role you do. Youll have the opportunity to work for what counts, drive progress in healthcare, grow with a strong and reliable global company, and belong somewhere where together means better.
Along the way, well support your development, wellbeing and life beyond work with a range of benefits.
Career Development
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Long-term career opportunities within a global healthcare organisation
- Paid professional membership, where required
- Opportunities to learn from experienced healthcare and industry professionals
Reward & Benefits
- Electric or hybrid company car, or opt-out payment
- Discretionary annual and quarterly bonus scheme
- 7% employer pension contribution
- Life assurance at 3x salary
- Health Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Group income protection scheme
Wellbeing & Lifestyle
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Enhanced family-friendly and sick pay benefits
- Gym membership discounts
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Everyday Discounts and Blue Light Card savings
- And more
We believe that diversity makes us stronger. That is why we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to make a meaningful impact. We welcome applications from people of all identities, backgrounds and perspectives.
Our Talent Acquisition Specialists are happy to discuss support or adjustments you may need during the recruitment process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
How you will make an impact
- To administer prescribed IV therapies and associated care and support to patients who are unable to be trained to independence.
- To provide training and education to support patients/carers in the connection and disconnection of Parenteral Nutrition and any other prescribed therapies to independence.
- To provide training and education to support patients/carers to use infusion devices to deliver their therapy/therapies independently.
- To support the provision of a phlebotomy/cannulation service for patients.
What sets you up for success
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (adult).
- Current clinical experience minimum of least 1 year.
- Competent in the management and delivery of IV Therapies.
- Excellent communication skills, time management skills and the ability to work well against strict timescales.
- The ability to make correct clinical decisions in a clinical emergency situation.
- Flexibility to travel and visit patients outside local area.
- Current Valid driving Licence.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Current clinical experience minimum of least 1 year Competent in the management and delivery of IV Therapies
Desirable
- Competent in the care and management of CVADs Blood samples from CVADs Cannulation/Venipuncture - peripheral
Qualifications
Essential
- RN with current NMC registration (adult)
Desirable
- Mentoring/Teaching Certificate or equivalent
Essential Criteria
Essential
- Flexibility Ability to work alone Make decisions in a clinical emergency situation Ability to manage conflict Excellent Communication skills Competent in IT systems eg email, Excel, Word, mobile applications Good time management Good team player Organized Show initiative Highly motivated Adaptable to a changing workload Current Valid driving License Ability to travel and visit patients outside local area
Desirable
- Knowledge of supporting patients requiring Home Parenteral Nutrition and IV Therapies Understanding of national standards and guidelines for IV infusions/CVADs
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
B. Braun Medical Ltd
Address
Kent NHS Hospital
And surrounding areas
CT1 3NG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.bbraun.co.uk/en.html (Opens in a new tab)