CIVAS Staff Nurse

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Community Intravenous Administration Service (CIVAS) in Leeds as a Band 5 Community Staff Nurse. This rewarding role involves delivering IV therapies, including antimicrobials, diuretics and antivirals, to patients in their own homes and clinic settings, supporting early discharge and reducing hospital admissions.

You will work as part of a small, experienced and supportive team, managing your own caseload while maintaining regular communication with colleagues. Your day-to-day work will include travelling across Leeds, carrying out patient assessments and administering treatments safely in community environments., As a Community Staff Nurse within CIVAS, you will deliver specialist IV therapy care to patients across Leeds in both home and clinic settings.

You will undertake comprehensive, holistic patient assessments to ensure care is safe, effective and tailored to individual needs.

Your responsibilities will include the safe administration of intravenous medications, insertion and management of peripheral venous cannulas, and monitoring and maintenance of vascular access devices. You will also carry out blood sampling and observe patients for therapeutic response and potential complications, taking appropriate action where required.

Working autonomously for much of the day, you will manage a defined caseload, planning visits efficiently while maintaining accurate documentation and adhering to clinical standards and protocols. You will liaise closely with hospital teams, specialist services and colleagues within CIVAS to ensure continuity of care.

The role requires adaptability, clinical judgement and strong communication skills, enabling you to respond to changing patient needs while delivering high-quality care in a community setting.

The service operates 7 days a week between 8am and 7pm, with shifts of 8am to 4pm and 11am to 7pm. This is a 22.5-hour permanent post requiring flexibility, independence and strong organisational skills.

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust, Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council. We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.