Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a band 7 Clinical Nurse to join the
nurse led service of the vascular access team at TRFT.
The band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist holds the unique position of leading
the vascular access team in delivering innovative and up to date vascular
access to the patients in the Hospital.
This is an exciting opportunity to be directly involved in shaping and
delivering Vascular Access care across TRFT.
The band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist should have excellent clinical
skills and sound clinical knowledge, which are essential to the role. These
skills will be utilised to develop team members, provide trust wide education
in addition to providing gold standard Vascular Access care.
Professional development is a priority and we will fully support and
encourage any relevant courses. The band 7 will benefit from band 7 peer
support from the other nurse specialists within the CSU, including
Photopheresis, Anticoagulation and the band 7 Nursing Service Manager in
Outpatients.
As part of this role the band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist will work
closely with the Matron and Service Manager to develop and deliver Quality
Improvement projects within the vascular access service.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist in the vascular access
team include leading the vascular access team and ensure the standards are
consistently met.
The Band 7 CNS should have a sound understanding of the key performance indicators
for the service, have up to date knowledge if the team are meeting the key performance
indicator and if they are not what plan is in place to demonstrate improvement.
The band 7 will support the development of the band 6 nurse specialists
in addition to working alongside the band 6 nurses in clinical practice.
Developing excellent professional relationships with colleagues and peers
throughout the trust is essential.
The band 7 will lead in the review of new vascular access products and
undertaking product trials in addition to providing excellent feedback to
medical reps, procurement, the team, and matron and service manager.
The maintenance of Vascular access Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
and policies ensuring they are up to date and in line with the relevant
guidelines will be the responsibly of the band 7 CNS.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is a combined acute and community Trust serving a population of over 260,000 with over 4,500 staff. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham. We are working successfully with partners across South Yorkshire as part of the Integrated Care Board where we are leading and collaborating in several key work streams and service areas, including workforce development. We combine our patient first approach with innovation and care against a backdrop of system working, as encapsulated in our Trust values
AMBITIOUS - We set high standards for the services we deliver. We aim to be an outstanding Trust and we are enthusiastic about delivering excellent health care for our patients.
CARING - We embrace the importance of giving the highest possible quality of care for our patients. We also care for each other as colleagues and for the community, our resources, our environment and our future.
TOGETHER - We value the importance of working together with patients, carers and families to ensure that we provide high quality patient centred care. We are committed to working with partners and stakeholders across Rotherham, South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw to develop sustainable services for the population we serve. Getting the right leaders in the Trust is critical to achieving.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, for both our patients and our workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the Job description and person specification
for full details about the role and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the Job description and person specification
for full details about the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (NMC)
- 1st degree or interested to study at least at the
- level.
- Management experience
- Evidence of continued professional development (CPD)
- Extensive experience of intravenous therapy and care
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of three years post registration experience.
- Experience in the completion of audit.
- Experience with leading.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understand the audit process.
- Understand the change management process.
- Understands the concept of a Vascular Access Team.
- Demonstrates an understanding of current NHS developments and their impact upon clinical practice.
Desirable
- Awareness of the strategic direction of the Trust as illustrated in the business plan summary
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate a 'passion' for the concept of a Vascular Access Team.
- Creative, motivated team player.
- Ability to act as a leader, effectively managing and motivating staff.
- Ability to advise a range of individuals and groups from a number of professional backgrounds on intravenous therapy and care issues.
- Ability to manage a patient caseload.
- Have the ability to review current practice against current literature and guidelines.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Proven record of clinical teaching.
Desirable
- Ability to make best use of IT systems
- Able to complete the skills of peripheral cannulation, midline and PICC placement.
Professional Registration/PIN
Essential
- Please enter your NMC PIN
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (NMC)
- 1st degree or interested to study at least at the
- level.
- Management experience
- Evidence of continued professional development (CPD)
- Extensive experience of intravenous therapy and care
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of three years post registration experience.
- Experience in the completion of audit.
- Experience with leading.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understand the audit process.
- Understand the change management process.
- Understands the concept of a Vascular Access Team.
- Demonstrates an understanding of current NHS developments and their impact upon clinical practice.
Desirable
- Awareness of the strategic direction of the Trust as illustrated in the business plan summary
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate a 'passion' for the concept of a Vascular Access Team.
- Creative, motivated team player.
- Ability to act as a leader, effectively managing and motivating staff.
- Ability to advise a range of individuals and groups from a number of professional backgrounds on intravenous therapy and care issues.
- Ability to manage a patient caseload.
- Have the ability to review current practice against current literature and guidelines.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Proven record of clinical teaching.
Desirable
- Ability to make best use of IT systems
- Able to complete the skills of peripheral cannulation, midline and PICC placement.
Professional Registration/PIN
Essential
- Please enter your NMC PIN
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.
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.
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).
