Vascular Access Support Practitioner

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

• To create and maintain a safe therapeutic clinical environment for all patients who receive intravascular access services.

• To support and work in conjunction with Vascular Access Team in the delivery of outpatient and ambulatory vascular access services, Cross Site.

• To assist with the provision of patient information to patients.

• To liaise with multi-professional colleagues to effect the timely and appropriate delivery of vascular access services.

• To assist in the preparation of clinical equipment to assist the vascular access specialist nurse.

• To help to maintain equipment stock levels under the supervision of the vascular access specialist nurse.

• Provide information and advice patients, relatives, and carers re: intravascular access within the scope of the Vascular Access Support Practitioners role.

• To perform such administrative task as delegated by the Lead Vascular Access Team within the scope of the post holder for the provision of serve.

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

• Identify the boundaries of the Vascular Access Support Practitioners role and work within these limits.

• Identify personal learning requirements.

• Work as part of a team and be sensitive to others personal beliefs and preferences.

• Participate in yearly Performance and Development Reviews

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. CLINICAL PRACTICE

• Demonstrate a sound knowledge of infection control standards and promote these within the Trust adhering to the IPC Policy at all times.
• To establish effective communication with all disciplines, patients, and relatives.
• In conjunction with other specialist clinical staff, to undertake monitoring and evaluation of standards of care of patients.
• To participate in an audit programme of line care linked with the line practitioner team at Guys and St. Thomas Hospital to feed into the clinical governance system, under the guidance of the Lead Vascular Access CNS.
• To assist in the delivery of a seamless service through Multidisciplinary Team processes and communication.

• To undertake such duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade and the needs of the service.

1. EDUCATION
   • To perform other administrative tasks related to intravascular training as needed.
   • In partnership with other members of the Vascular Access Team and based on analysis of the relevant Saving Lives High Impact Interventions, determine educational needs to support the Vascular Access Service.
   • In partnership with members of the Infection Prevention and Control team, to use the root cause analysis of bacteraemia to identify areas of poor practice and training needs with respect to intravascular lines.
2. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
   • To practice in accordance with the appropriate Trust and statutory guidelines.
   • To take responsibility for own professional development and clinical update in conjunction with the Teams performance appraisal initiative.

1. GENERAL
   • The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and well being and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
   • To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
   • To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
   • To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development.
   • The job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.
   • The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role.These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.

Person Specification

Band 3

Care Group/ Department: Vascular Access Team

Skills

Essential

Desirable

Assessment

Qualifications

Effective written & verbal communication skills

Care certificate

Basic computer skills IT, Word, Email, EPIC.

GCE, GCSEs particularly in English and Maths.

Application form /CV

Experience

Working in clinical settings

Understanding of the role of a Vascular Access Support Practitioners skills.

Experience of cannulation and venepuncture

Application form / CV

Interview

Knowledge

NVQ Level 2/3 in Health or in Health & Social Care or equivalent technician or science qualification.

Professional portfolio

interview

Skills

Ability to work effectively without constant supervision.

Able to work effectively within a team.

Willingness to learn new skills.

Awareness of the way in which the NHS works.

Interview

Application form / CV

Education and Training

Can demonstrate an understanding of learner needs.

An awareness of changing trends in Healthcare Workers training and the particular training needs of different members of staff.

Application form / CV

Interview

Audit

Knowledge and ability to undertake clinical audit.

Application form / CV

Interview

Personal

Committed to delivering high standards of patient care.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Committed to continued personal and educational development.

Interview

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Effective written & verbal communication skills
• Care certificate

Desirable

• Basic computer skills - IT, Word, EPIC, Email.
• GCE, GCSE's particularly in English and Maths.

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of clinical experience within current post
• Experience of intravascular cannulation and venepuncture.

Desirable

• Evidence of using ultra-sound machine

Knowledge

Essential

• Working in clinical settings with minimum of 2years

Desirable

• Understanding of the role of a Vascular Access Support Practitioner skills.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work effectively without constant supervision.
• Willingness to learn new skills

Desirable

• Administrative skills in patient admissions, discharge

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kings College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

Employer's website

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