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To maintain professional registration and revalidation 
with the appropriate registered body, at all times, with 
professional and clinical knowledge to degree level.
To safely and effectively lead and manage the delivery 
of IV therapy, the caseload and team with the 
organisation of staff and patient r. Demonstrating 
appropriate prioritisation, delegation and assignment of 
care responsibilities to others with the organisation of 
patient visits, as well as with effective supervision and 
evaluation of the team and patient care delivery
To work as an accountable and autonomous practitioner 
in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of
safe and effective person-centred nursing care, with 
particular focus on IV therapy and prevention of hospital
admissions. Developing and implementing specialist 
programmes of care ensuring theory relating to practice.
To be able to communication sensitive, confidential and 
complex information concerning the patient’s diagnosis, 
treatment and state of well-being this requires empathy
and reassurance. Patients could be hostile at times. 
Some patients may have a barrier to their 
communication such as English not their first language. To develop, maintain and utilise key clinical skills 
required to ensure delivery of the OPAT and IV therapy 
service in community and in-patient settings. Working in 
partnership and collaboratively with multidisciplinary 
team members and statutory and voluntary 
organisations in response to individuals’ health, social, 
psychological and emotional needs.
 Ensure all documentation relating to patient care 
acquired by themselves is accurate, legible and safely 
stored as per trust policy.
To manage own workload as well as providing day to 
day supervision as well as clinical supervision to all staff 
or students when necessary.
Undertake surveys and audits as necessary for service, 
participating in the implementation of policies and 
proposing any changes to practice or procedures within 
their work place if necessary
To provide and receive sensitive, complex and 
confidential information concerning patients and staff.
Sometimes hostile, and within a highly emotive 
atmosphere.
To identify and report any work-related risks in 
accordance with Trust policy, utilising the appropriate 
reporting mechanisms, co-operating with those with 
designated responsibility in the investigation and 
management of identified risks.
To take all reasonable care for own health and safety 
and that of others, by ensuring equipment is used safely, 
is well maintained and in good working order. To ensure 
stock control and order as necessary. By attending 
mandatory and core training as identified within the 
organisation and by adhering to LCHS policies, 
procedures and guidelines, which are all available on the 
Trust’s website.

To participate in activities to improve the quality, 
productivity and effectiveness of care in response to 
local and national policies and initiatives. This includes 
undertaking any other relevant duties which may be
considered necessary from time to time and which are 
applicable to the grade of this post and which are within 
the competency of the post holder, following appropriate 
consultation and negotiation.
Lincolnshire Community Health Services requires all 
staff to safeguard children, young people and adults. All 
staff are required to access the organisational policies, 
also the Local Safeguarding Children Board and the 
Local Safeguarding Adults Board policies and 
procedures that underpin the safeguarding agenda. The
safeguarding policies to be followed are found at: 
www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk and 
www.lincolnshire.gov.uk
LCHS policies, procedures and guideline - It is a 
condition of your employment that as an employee you 
are expected to adhere to our policies, procedures and 
guidelines.