Community IV Nurse

About the role

This permanent, full‑time position is based in Bodmin and focuses on delivering high‑quality clinical care, education and ongoing support to patients who require total parenteral nutrition (TPN) at home. You will manage patients from therapy initiation through long‑term management, working closely with dietitians, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver care in line with Service Operating Procedures.
• Provide education and ongoing support to patients, families and carers.
• Conduct home and community visits for therapy initiation and follow‑up.
• Promote patient independence and adherence to therapy.
• Maintain clinical equipment and accurate documentation.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team colleagues.
• Identify and appropriately escalate adverse events.
• Adhere to safeguarding, governance and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain professional registration and complete CPD.

Required profile

• Registered Nurse (NMC or NMBI) with at least 1 year post‑registration experience.
• Full UK or Irish driving licence.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload.
• Confidence using digital systems.
• Enhanced DBS (or equivalent) and medical clearance.
• Desirable: experience in nutrition support, gastro‑enterology, oncology, intestinal failure or IV therapies; exposure to TPN or complex home‑care therapies; relevant degree or post‑registration qualification.

Required skills

• TPN administration.
• Nutrition support.
• IV therapy.

What we offer

• Competitive salary plus benefits (private medical, pension, life assurance).
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company car.
• Ongoing professional development (BLS, safeguarding, infection control, etc.).