# Virtual Ward Intravenous (IV) at Home Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/virtual-ward-intravenous-iv-at-home-nurse/d6f07a46-532d-47c1-b119-4ad3ddc22a1f - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/virtual-ward-intravenous-iv-at-home-nurse/d6f07a46-532d-47c1-b119-4ad3ddc22a1f.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Addenbrooke's Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 p.a pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week (Full Time or Part Time / Flexible working hours may be considered (Nights and Weekend cover required)) - **Closing date:** 2026-09-13T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-07T00:02:41.421Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cambridgeshire/Cambridge/Cambridge_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Virtual_Hospital_Division_C/Virtual_Hospital_Division_C-v8255270 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8255270?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.cuh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse to join our expanding Virtual Ward team. The Virtual Ward provides hospital-level care to patients in the comfort of their own homes, enabling individuals who would otherwise require an inpatient hospital stay to receive safe, effective treatment whilst maintaining their independence. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality care to patients receiving intravenous (IV) antibiotic therapy at home. This is an exciting time to join the service as it continues to grow and develop. We are looking for an innovative nurse who enjoys working autonomously, embraces new ways of working, and is committed to delivering excellent patient-centred care within the community. The successful applicant will be responsible for visiting patients in their own homes to administer IV antibiotics, assess their clinical condition, undertake blood sampling (both peripherally and via vascular access devices), and provide ongoing monitoring throughout their treatment. You will be supported by the wider Virtual Ward multidisciplinary team while enjoying the autonomy of managing your own caseload. The applicant must hold a valid UK driving license and been driving for a minimum of 1 year, as this is an essential part of the role ### Main duties of the job - Deliver safe and effective intravenous antibiotic therapy to patients within their own homes. - Undertake comprehensive clinical assessments during each patient visit. - Competently manage and dress vascular access devices, including PICC lines, midlines and other central venous access devices. - Obtain blood samples via vascular access devices and through peripheral venepuncture as clinically indicated. - Monitor patients' response to treatment, recognising any signs of deterioration or complications. - Escalate clinical concerns promptly and appropriately in line with local policies and clinical pathways. - Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive clinical documentation following each patient contact. - Educate patients and carers regarding their treatment, vascular access devices and ongoing care. - Ensure safe handling, storage and administration of intravenous medications in accordance with Trust policies and national guidance. - Participate in service development and quality improvement initiatives to support the continued growth of the Virtual Ward. You will be a Registered Nurse who is: - Competent in the management of vascular access devices, including blood sampling from lines and peripheral venepuncture. - Committed to continuous professional development and maintaining clinical competence. - Flexible and able to respond to the changing needs of a developing service. - A team player who values collaboration whilst thriving in an autonomous role. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. This vacancy is for Registered Nurses with full NMC registration. If you are an internationally trained nurse that has not passed their OSCE (objective structured clinical examination), you will not be considered for this role and will be automatically rejected, so please do not apply. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have: - applied for a Graduate visa - or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment - or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment This vacancy will close at midnight on 13 Sep 26 Interviews will be held on 28 Sep 26 Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Ability to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills with all members of the healthcare team, colleagues, patients and relatives - Ability to achieve competency in Trust computer systems - Practical application of Trust documentation standards - Ability to take initiative when required and liaise with the appropriate manager/bleep holder - Understanding and maintenance of confidentiality - Ability to identity problems and recommend solutions - Ability to demonstrate effective time management - Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload - Awareness and respect for the cultural and emotional needs of colleagues, patients and relatives - Ability to adapt to meet changing workloads and to work under pressure - Ability to work well within a team - Willingness to adapt to change as the organisation develops **Desirable** - Ability to induct and orientate new staff to clinical area and to identify the key learning needs of less experience staff - Practical skills teaching - Effective management of equipment and resources ### Knowledge **Essential** - Understanding of NMC Code of Conduct and guidelines of professional practice - Good theoretical and practical knowledge of nursing within the clinical area - Health and Safety awareness - Understanding and knowledge of Quality issues and Clinical Governance - Awareness of Trust and Ward/Department polices - Professional awareness reflected in attitude and appearance **Desirable** - Awareness of risk management procedure - An understanding of the professional nursing agenda - Awareness of broader issues within The Trust and NHS ### Experience **Essential** - Proven clinical practice in an acute hospital or relevant home IV service - Experience of utilising reflective practice - Experience using IV access devices such as PICC lines **Desirable** - Experience of mentoring junior staff - Experience of teaching junior staff - Experience of clinical supervision - NHS Experience ### Qualifications **Essential** - Current registration with NMC on part one or two of the Register - Current UK driving licence held for a minimum of 12 months - IV drug administration competence **Desirable** - Teaching and assessing qualification - Other post-basic, health-related professional development and its application ## Documents - [applicant information pack (pdf, 840.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10568324) - [information for applicants - completing your application (pdf, 118.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10568325) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.