Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner wishing to progress, to join our existing senior team in the role of a Vascular Access Practitioner. The team performs bedside insertion of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC) and Midlines. They utilise the BD Sherlock 3CG system to perform bedside insertions across the whole Trust. Full training and competency sign off will be part of your competency program run by BD, with peer support from the existing team.
The Vascular Access Team currently also support our Practice Development and Education team Trust wide, with education in the safe care of PICCs and Midlines.
Full support and opportunities will be given to develop your Leadership skills, utilising our existing competency framework and trust leadership courses.
If you would like the opportunity to be a part of shaping this innovative service, please send in an application today!
We welcome informal visits to our department or contact us if you have any queries regarding this role, we are also able to provide you with resources to support your application completion via our recruitment team.
Interview Date: 31st October 2023
Main duties of the job
Joining the team as a Vascular Access Practitioner you will take an active lead in the effective management of the workload within the clinical area, by providing leadership and supervision to the wider team. You will be expected to be a professional role model and demonstrate best working practice, leading by example.
We are looking for someone who has the drive to support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, and to consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity, and Excellence.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work unsupervised and to manage own caseload of patients.
- To become an expert practitioner in the placement of central venous access devices using ultrasound. This will initially be peripherally inserted central catheters using Patient Group Directives/Drug Protocols within this specialty.
- Vet requests for vascular access taking the responsibility for ensuring the most appropriate venous access is utilised.
- Discuss with the patient their medical history, and ensure that the most appropriate venous access is utilised.
- Perform clinical examination and assessment on acutely ill patients.
- Provide psychological, social and practical support relevant to the diverse needs of patients requiring intravenous access (IV), and their families, communicating complex and sensitive information, taking account of barriers to understanding and providing reassurance.
- Obtain written consent from patients after explaining to them the risk and benefits of the procedure as per Trust and national protocols. Deal with any communication issues that arise, making sure that the consent obtained is made with capacity, informed and voluntary, To act as the patients advocate at all times.
- To provide patients with written information regarding their PICC line and how to care for their line. Record information of the procedure and equipment used in patients records, ensuring records are legible, accurate and detailed.
- To be competent to Intermediate Life Support level.
- To interpret chest x-ray to determine line position post insertion of a PICC.
- To convey any complications to the medical consultant responsible for the patient. To maintain audit relating to line placement.
- Implement and audit standards related to this client group.
- Contribute, review and assist in developing written policies, procedures and protocols for the management of all patients requiring PICC access in conjunction with other members of the multi-disciplinary team across the Trust.
- Lead on the continuing development, implementation and evaluation of effective patient information related to this client group.
- Continue to update and develop own clinical and theoretical knowledge on IV access.
- To ensure the economic use of supplies and equipment and maintain stock levels sufficient to run the service.
- Report faulty equipment in a timely way.
- To show commitment to achieve the highest quality of service delivery, which will include shift work, extended day working, out of hours work and Bank Holidays.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work unsupervised and to manage own caseload of patients.
- To become an expert practitioner in the placement of central venous access devices using ultrasound. This will initially be peripherally inserted central catheters using Patient Group Directives/Drug Protocols within this specialty.
- Vet requests for vascular access taking the responsibility for ensuring the most appropriate venous access is utilised.
- Discuss with the patient their medical history, and ensure that the most appropriate venous access is utilised.
- Perform clinical examination and assessment on acutely ill patients.
- Provide psychological, social and practical support relevant to the diverse needs of patients requiring intravenous access (IV), and their families, communicating complex and sensitive information, taking account of barriers to understanding and providing reassurance.
- Obtain written consent from patients after explaining to them the risk and benefits of the procedure as per Trust and national protocols. Deal with any communication issues that arise, making sure that the consent obtained is made with capacity, informed and voluntary, To act as the patients advocate at all times.
- To provide patients with written information regarding their PICC line and how to care for their line. Record information of the procedure and equipment used in patients records, ensuring records are legible, accurate and detailed.
- To be competent to Intermediate Life Support level.
- To interpret chest x-ray to determine line position post insertion of a PICC.
- To convey any complications to the medical consultant responsible for the patient. To maintain audit relating to line placement.
- Implement and audit standards related to this client group.
- Contribute, review and assist in developing written policies, procedures and protocols for the management of all patients requiring PICC access in conjunction with other members of the multi-disciplinary team across the Trust.
- Lead on the continuing development, implementation and evaluation of effective patient information related to this client group.
- Continue to update and develop own clinical and theoretical knowledge on IV access.
- To ensure the economic use of supplies and equipment and maintain stock levels sufficient to run the service.
- Report faulty equipment in a timely way.
- To show commitment to achieve the highest quality of service delivery, which will include shift work, extended day working, out of hours work and Bank Holidays.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Possesses current HCPC/NMC registration
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration
- Experience in the care of patients receiving intravenous therapy
Desirable
- Evidence of previous service development and change management
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates good communication skills
- Demonstrates sound organisational ability
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Possesses current HCPC/NMC registration
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration
- Experience in the care of patients receiving intravenous therapy
Desirable
- Evidence of previous service development and change management
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates good communication skills
- Demonstrates sound organisational ability
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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).
