Vascular Access Practitioner
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Job summary
UHL - Vascular Access Service
Cross Site Working Required
37.5 hours 2 x WTE
6/7
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a flexible, motivated, enthusiastic, empathetic and committed Nurse/AHP/ODP to work within the existing Nurse Lead, Vascular Access Team.
We would like to attract individuals with an interest in Vascular Access; and are offering an opportunity to confident Senior Bands 5 & 6 and Band 7 Nurse's, AHP's and ODP colleagues who would like to gain knowledge and practical skills within this speciality.
We would also welcome applications from staff with Excellent up to date VA placement skills, evidence of training in extended vascular access device placement under imaging guidance to apply.
Once competent there will be a teaching element to the role and a requirement to take part in Trust wide clinical audit. This role requires you to be an excellent communicator and ability to make autonomous decisions relating to individual needs of our patients.
Main duties of the job
Candidates that do not currently have Vascular Access skills will be supported to progress through a development package enabling them the potential to become autonomous Vascular Access Practitioners.
The Vascular Access Practitioner will be responsible for the placement of MID/PICC lines, advancing to Hickman Line/Short Term Acute Central Line/ Totally Implanted Ports. Training will be given to individuals with a desire to train to become an autonomous practitioner placing a variety of vascular access devices under image guidance. You will be required to be an empathetic and inclusive practitioner, Supporting patients and colleagues alike.
Once competent there will be a teaching element to the role, teaching nursing students & medical students and qualified medics looking to develop skills in Vascular Access as part of their speciality training. There will a requirement to take part in Trust wide clinical audit. This role requires you to be an excellent communicator and ability to make autonomous decisions relating to individual needs of our patients.
As we work within a Radiographic Environment, there is a requirement to wear lead aprons as PPE and ability to stand for long periods of time.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Details
Date posted
05 December 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
Depending on experience Dependent on current skill set
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
358-5813864-CSI
Job locations
Cross site
Vascular Access, Level 1 Windsor Xray
Leicester
LE1 5WW
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address
Cross site
Vascular Access, Level 1 Windsor Xray
Leicester
LE1 5WW
Employer's website
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