Job summary
The Vascular Access Team is a very dynamic team overseeing the care, management, maintenance, and insertion of all types of (venous) vascular access devices (including training), as well as supporting clinical areas in difficult cannulation, venepuncture and blood culture sampling (including training). The job will require the knowledge and skills in placing lines, and training clinical personnel will also be part of the role.
This role will include cross site working.
Please note that the interviews will take place on Thursday 8th June at the Education Centre, Conquest Hospital, St Leonards on sea.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for someone who is very good in cannulation and venepuncture as a basic skillset. Long line insertion skillset would be desirable, but not essential as training will be offered. Training qualification ENB 998 or equivalent is essential to the post, as it will require the successful candidate to teach colleagues at a later stage of their employment.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration
- Peripheral IV cannulation course - demonstrated competence
- Relevant teaching course (or willingness to undertake)
Desirable
- PICC line insertion course and demonstrated competence
Experience
Essential
- 1 year post registration experience in a setting where IV access and therapy skills are demonstrated and practiced
- Responsibility for managing others within a team
Desirable
- Working within an IV therapy specialist team
- Current post involving IV therapy cannulation
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Essential
- Venepuncture knowledge
- Competent IV therapy skills
- Knowledge of appropriate IV therapy options related to evaluation of patient need
- Ability to prioritise workload
Desirable
- Has participated or undertaken clinical audit policy development
- Prepared and delivered a training programme
- Care and maintenance of PICC lines
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration
- Peripheral IV cannulation course - demonstrated competence
- Relevant teaching course (or willingness to undertake)
Desirable
- PICC line insertion course and demonstrated competence
Experience
Essential
- 1 year post registration experience in a setting where IV access and therapy skills are demonstrated and practiced
- Responsibility for managing others within a team
Desirable
- Working within an IV therapy specialist team
- Current post involving IV therapy cannulation
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Essential
- Venepuncture knowledge
- Competent IV therapy skills
- Knowledge of appropriate IV therapy options related to evaluation of patient need
- Ability to prioritise workload
Desirable
- Has participated or undertaken clinical audit policy development
- Prepared and delivered a training programme
- Care and maintenance of PICC lines
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.
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
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.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital
The Ridge
St Leonards on Sea
TN37 7RD
Employer's website
http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
