University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

CNS Vascular Access/ COPAT

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Job summary

Please consider this opportunity to join our friendly team in our nurse led Vascular Access and COPAT (complex oral and parenteral anti-microbial therapy) team.

We cover two sites across the organisation, RSCH and PRH placing specialist lines and offering specialised advice to all areas of Intravenous therapy (IV).

We also rotate to cover our virtual cohort of patients ensure they are monitored effectively.

Main duties of the job

IV related teaching

Specialised line placement

IV related advice and support

Management of virtual ward

Supervision of practice

Audit

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

Date posted

17 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

279-6830540-DEC24

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assessment of patients referred via Panda on line referral system

Management of virtual ward cohort of patients

Teaching IV related skills across the organisation

Troubleshooting of IV related issues

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assessment of patients referred via Panda on line referral system

Management of virtual ward cohort of patients

Teaching IV related skills across the organisation

Troubleshooting of IV related issues

Person Specification

Registrant

Essential

Registrant
Substantial qualification experience
Competent on all IV related skills inc CVADs & TIVADs
Degree level education or equivalent

Desirable

Virtual ward experience/patient cohort management
Ultra sound guided vascular access
PICC/Midline insertion

Person Specification

Registrant

Essential

Registrant
Substantial qualification experience
Competent on all IV related skills inc CVADs & TIVADs
Degree level education or equivalent

Desirable

Virtual ward experience/patient cohort management
Ultra sound guided vascular access
PICC/Midline insertion

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).

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Employer's website

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