Clinical Nurse

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our nationally recognised and respected Vascular Access Team at Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust.

The Vascular Access Team is a specialist nursing team that includes Clinical Nurse Specialists, Assistant Practitioners and Clinical Support Workers. The team is well established and has been providing a service at Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust for over 30 years.

We are looking to strengthen our team further and are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work as a Clinical Nurse.

Within this busy clinical service, you will assist in providing specialist assessment and support for people requiring insertion and care of intravenous access devices. The individual will also be responsible for ultrasound guided PICC and midline placement, cannulation and phlebotomy. You will be an integral member of the Vascular Access Team. You will contribute to a trust wide supportive service providing expert clinical skills and knowledge for patients requiring intravenous access and IV therapy. The individual will also be responsible for delivering trust wide education sessions.

This role is 37.5 hours per week.

To enable you to experience our working environment and to give us the opportunity to offer you a more detailed insight into the position, we encourage you to come to the department for an informal visit and discussion

Main duties of the job

The fundamental role and responsibilities for this vacancy are as follows;

- NMC registered

-The post holder is responsible for ultrasound guided PICC, midline and cannulation placement on a daily basis in addition to ultrasound guided venepuncture.

- The post holder is responsible for supporting all members of the Vascular Access Team.

- In the absence of the team leader, the post holder will be expected to co-ordinate the Vascular Access Team and day-to-day planning.

- The post holder is responsible for managing PICC triage clinic.

-The post holder is responsible for undertaking education, audit and surveillance associated with vascular access on a weekly basis.

- The post holder will maintain accurate clinical records every time they undertake clinical duties.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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