Job ID 23089
Description
Homecare Clinical Nurse Advisor – TPN (Outpatient Services)
Location: Newcastle
Contract: Bank
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Clinical Nurse Advisor to support patients receiving Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) through a specialist outpatient homecare service.
This flexible bank role is ideal for nurses looking to work on an as-needed basis while delivering high-quality clinical care, education, and support to patients with complex nutritional needs in their own homes.
You will play a key role in enabling patients to manage TPN safely and confidently, promoting independence while delivering person-centred care.
The Role
You will support patients from therapy initiation through to ongoing management of TPN, providing hands-on care, structured education, and follow-up visits.
Working closely with dietitians, pharmacists, and wider multidisciplinary teams, you will ensure safe, effective, and coordinated care.
As a bank nurse, you will work flexibly to support service demand, covering clinics, home visits, and patient support as required.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver care in line with Service Operating Procedures
- Provide education and support to patients, families, and carers
- Conduct home and community visits for initiation and follow-up
- Promote patient independence and adherence to therapy
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and equipment
- Work collaboratively with MDT colleagues
- Identify and escalate adverse events appropriately
- Adhere to safeguarding, governance, and regulatory requirements
- Maintain professional registration and CPD
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- Registered Nurse (NMC or NMBI)
- Minimum 1 year post-registration experience
- Full UK or Irish driving licence
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Ability to work independently and manage workload flexibly
- Confident using digital systems
- Enhanced DBS (or equivalent) and medical clearance
Desirable:
- Experience in nutrition support, gastroenterology, oncology, intestinal failure, or IV therapies
- Exposure to TPN or complex homecare therapies
- Relevant degree or post-registration qualification
What’s on Offer
- Flexible working to suit your availability
- Competitive hourly rate
- Paid training and ongoing professional development
- Opportunity to gain specialist experience in TPN and homecare
- Supportive clinical team and structured onboarding
If you are a Clinical Nurse seeking flexible work, autonomy, and the opportunity to deliver specialist community-based care, we’d love to hear from you.
