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Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Virtual Ward Intravenous (IV) at Home Nurse

The closing date is 13 September 2026

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Job summary

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.

About us

Come Nurse with us...

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.

You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.

Why choose CUH?

o Our values and reputation for outstanding care

o Opportunities to experience a range of specialities

o Career and development opportunities

o Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team

o Research experience and opportunities

o Lovely location and quality of life

o Excellent schools/colleges and transport links

Details

Date posted

08 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year p.a pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

180-C-258037-RE

Job locations

Virtual Ward Sister's Office, Addenbrookes Charitable Trust Building (opposite A&E entrance)

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job 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 caf, 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.

Job description

Job 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 caf, 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.

Person Specification

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

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

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

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

Person Specification

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

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

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

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

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Virtual Ward Sister's Office, Addenbrookes Charitable Trust Building (opposite A&E entrance)

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Virtual Ward Sister's Office, Addenbrookes Charitable Trust Building (opposite A&E entrance)

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Sister

Chloe Vincett-Miller

[email protected]

01223806806

Details

Date posted

08 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year p.a pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

180-C-258037-RE

Job locations

Virtual Ward Sister's Office, Addenbrookes Charitable Trust Building (opposite A&E entrance)

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

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