Job summary
After completion of supervised practice and competencies, the post holder will become an autonomous and expert practitioner in placing ultrasound-guided Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs), Midlines and peripheral cannulas for both adult inpatients and outpatients.
This role is responsible for ensuring that patients receive the appropriate Vascular Access Device (VAD) in a timely way and that these VADs are followed-up and managed correctly. The role also involves supporting patients and carers with expert advice, educating staff on the care and management of vascular access devices, carrying out audits, as well as taking part to quality improvements projects.
Main duties of the job
An exciting job opportunity has arisen within SBH to be part of the growing Vascular Access Team.
We provide vascular access devices to inpatients as well as outpatients, placing over a thousand of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs) and Midlines per year.
The post holder will become an autonomous and expert practitioner in placing ultrasound-guided PICCs, Midlines and peripheral cannulas for adult patients.
The Vascular Access Practitioner will be responsible for providing clinical excellence for patients through assessment, insertion, follow-up of vascular access devices as well as management of their complications. The role, also, involves supporting patients and carers with expert advice, educating staff on the care and management of vascular access devices, carrying out audits, as well as taking part to quality improvements projects.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which ourWeCarevalues and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by ourWeCarevalues and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Experience
- Experience of working as a band 5 or above for 3 years post registration;
- Experience of working in the acute Trust.
Knowledge and Skills
- Computer skills including Microsoft Excel
- Ability to make PowerPoint presentations to a range of colleagues in various settings
- Ability to support and mentor learners
- Demonstrate knowledge of good infection control principles and how to apply them in practice
- Able to communicate effectively with a variety of clinical teams
- Demonstrate good interpersonal skills with the ability to actively listen
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to changing situations
- Autonomous decision maker working to challenging timescales
- Demonstrate a positive welcoming approach
- Patient-focused committed to ensuring high quality experience for patients and the relatives/carers
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse
- NMC registration
- Competence in IV administration
Other
- Willing to work across clinical boundaries, with many clinical teams and people off site
- Adaptability and flexibility
Job description
Job responsibilities
Experience
- Experience of working as a band 5 or above for 3 years post registration;
- Experience of working in the acute Trust.
Knowledge and Skills
- Computer skills including Microsoft Excel
- Ability to make PowerPoint presentations to a range of colleagues in various settings
- Ability to support and mentor learners
- Demonstrate knowledge of good infection control principles and how to apply them in practice
- Able to communicate effectively with a variety of clinical teams
- Demonstrate good interpersonal skills with the ability to actively listen
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to changing situations
- Autonomous decision maker working to challenging timescales
- Demonstrate a positive welcoming approach
- Patient-focused committed to ensuring high quality experience for patients and the relatives/carers
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse
- NMC registration
- Competence in IV administration
Other
- Willing to work across clinical boundaries, with many clinical teams and people off site
- Adaptability and flexibility
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a band 5 or above for 3 years post registration
- Experience of working in the acute Trust
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Computer skills including Microsoft Excel
- Ability to make PowerPoint presentations to a range of colleagues in various settings
- Ability to support and mentor learners
- Demonstrate knowledge of good infection control principles and how to apply them in practice
- Able to communicate effectively with a variety of clinical teams
- Demonstrate good interpersonal skills with the ability to actively listen
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to changing situations
- Autonomous decision maker - working to challenging timescales
- Demonstrate a positive welcoming approach
- Patient-focused - committed to ensuring high quality experience for patients and the relatives/carers
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- NMC registration
- Competence in IV administration
Other
Essential
- Willing to work across clinical boundaries, with many clinical teams and people off site
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a band 5 or above for 3 years post registration
- Experience of working in the acute Trust
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Computer skills including Microsoft Excel
- Ability to make PowerPoint presentations to a range of colleagues in various settings
- Ability to support and mentor learners
- Demonstrate knowledge of good infection control principles and how to apply them in practice
- Able to communicate effectively with a variety of clinical teams
- Demonstrate good interpersonal skills with the ability to actively listen
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to changing situations
- Autonomous decision maker - working to challenging timescales
- Demonstrate a positive welcoming approach
- Patient-focused - committed to ensuring high quality experience for patients and the relatives/carers
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- NMC registration
- Competence in IV administration
Other
Essential
- Willing to work across clinical boundaries, with many clinical teams and people off site
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).
