Vascular Access Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Registered Nurse to join the Vascular Access (VA) Team.

The successful candidate will have a key role in setting the standards and contribute to improving IV care for both inpatients and outpatients' cross sites. We are looking for individuals who are well organised, able to use their initiative and can ensure best practice to ensure outstanding patient care is delivered. You will be working under the direction of the Lead VA Nurse to ensure that Vascular Access and IV care are evidence-based and that this reflects on education programmes.

The post holder will also undertake regular audits to assess the impact of education interventions. Experience with PICC insertion and ultrasound techniques are essential. Due to the high clinical focus of the role the successful applicant must be highly motivated and enthusiastic with excellent communication skills and sound clinical background.

Main duties of the job

• Be expert in peripheral intravenous cannulation.
• Be expert in the insertion and removal of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs).
• Undertake training and become proficient in utilising ultrasound guided venous cannulation techniques (e.g. peripheral and central veins). Use ultrasound to identify common anatomical variations (e.g. thrombosis of target vein).
• Be able to verify tip catheter position and recognition of complications such as pneumothorax using image intensification, ECG technology and tracking devices. Ordering and interpreting radiological investigations such as CXR when necessary.

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.