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University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Vascular Access CNS

The closing date is 08 July 2025

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Job summary

Please consider joining our friendly group of specialist vascular access staff.

Note; PICC placement, use of IC ECG and ultrasound are essential to this post.

Main duties of the job

Provide specialist nursing care to adult in-patients requiring IV therapy.

To assess individuals for appropriate vascular access devices and insert them as required to ensure effective delivery of IV therapy (PICCs/Midlines/PVCs)

Competent in use of ultrasound scan, IC ECG, expert PICC and midline placement essential.

About us

At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & 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, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme, for staff which is extensive & 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 & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop. We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.

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

Details

Date posted

25 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£19.10 an hour per hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

279-7250274-JUN25

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE


Job description

Job responsibilities

PICC/midline placement using ultrasound and IC ECG.

Patient centred care being the focus.

Excellent communications skills required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

PICC/midline placement using ultrasound and IC ECG.

Patient centred care being the focus.

Excellent communications skills required.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • PICC placement
  • Competent to use ultrasound scan
  • Registered practitioner
  • Competent with use of IC ECG for real life placement

Desirable

  • TIVAD placement

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
  • Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • PICC placement
  • Competent to use ultrasound scan
  • Registered practitioner
  • Competent with use of IC ECG for real life placement

Desirable

  • TIVAD placement

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
  • Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

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.

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.

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)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nurse Vascular Access

Geraldine O'Sullivan

geraldine.o'sullivan3@nhs.net

01273664922

Details

Date posted

25 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£19.10 an hour per hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

279-7250274-JUN25

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE


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