Venous Access Nurse
The closing date is 14 August 2025
Job summary
The post holder will be a qualified nurse with an extensive nursing experience within the field of
vascular nursing. They will have a record of career long learning and education and they will require highlydeveloped leadership, interpersonal relationship, and communication skills.
To ensure the provision of equitable specialist nursing care for patients require line placement overseeingdeep vein canulae placement, placing mid line and PICC lines.
To provide clinical support and provide expert nursing advice for all staff placing and caring for patients who require venous access
The post holder will manage a caseload of patients and work to ensure patients receive expert nursingadvice and care.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will manage a clinical caseload and client group within the vascular access setting
Provide ongoing support service for both patients and carers.
Act as a key worker for all patients requiring line placement
Provide clinical expertise to primary/secondary care staff regarding the care of patients in this specialist group, acting as a resource for health care professionals, patients and carers,
To communicate treatment options and process.
Work with colleagues to develop patient information within the specialty acting as an advocate on behalf of both service users and carers when necessary
Provide physical, psychological and emotional support
Develop specialist protocols for the regular monitoring management
Comply with infection prevention policies and attend any appropriate training requirements in line with the Trusts responsibility to comply with government directives
To facilitate and the development of clinical practice amongst staff caring for patients with line placed so that needs of patients are met in a timely and sensitive manner, underpinned by specialist expertise, evidence based practice and research findings
Maintaining professional development whilst as an autonomous practitioner adhere to recognised standards (NMC) for specialist nurses
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:
Your Leadership Impact
Leading your Team to Success
Leading Into the Future
Service Improvement for Beginners
Developing your Service Improvement Skills
Lean Practitioner
The leadership and improvement programme aims to:
Explore leadership within the NHS
Promote Trust values and behaviours
Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills
Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.
After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Details
Date posted
31 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
328-UE-7251079
Job locations
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Employer's website
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