Training

All staff will receive training as part of their induction covering basic information about common medicines and how to recognise and deal with medication problems. Most of our staff are registered nurses and have additional training to the level required by their roles and responsibilities. All our staff will have full training given by Nutricia in how to manage, feed and care for patients receiving PEG and Jejunostomy feeding. More information about Nutricia can be found on the Nutricia website www.nutriciahomeward.co.uk

All training will reflect up to date evidence-based guidelines. Only staff who have been assessed as sufficiently skilled and competent will be designated to administer medicines.

Up to date records will be kept of all medicine's administration training. A register will be kept of designated staff, nursing staff will be expected to keep themselves up to date as required in their revalidation process and as specified in their professional code of conduct (The Code: Professionals Standard of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates, October 2018). Pro Medical Jobs allows only trained and competent care staff or registered nurses to provide any level of medicines support in line with their respective roles and responsibilities for the individual.