Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for Associate PiCC Practitioner to assist qualified staff in implementing and delivering a safe and effective patient focused care to all service users within the PICC & Vascular Access Service.
This will involve in patient follow up care & clinical maintenance of PiCC's, CVAD'S & Midlines (inclusive of IV flushing), intermediate level troubleshooting and removal of both devices along with weekly protocol driven telephone follow up of all patients.Alongside this there is scope for extending their skillset to ultrasound guided peripheral cannulation , allowing the potential candidate to enter at band 3 to then receive bespoke training to gain competence withpotential promotion to band 4 once all of the required competencies and training have been completed successfully alongside good attendance record and team working at the discretion of the MSE Lead Vascular Access Nurse locally.
Previous Vascular Access service experienced is required.
Main duties of the job
1.Good communication skills with the team and multidisciplinary team involved with the PiCC & Vascular Access service patients.2. To be autonomous and prioritise and manage own workload well. Including, analysing patient situations to decide where escalation is required3. Pre, peri and post CVAD insertion care of patient. Observations performed where required along with all necessary basic nursing care when needed. Care and maintenance of PiCC & Midlines on wards along with clinical assistance to other healthcare professionals seeking support with PiCC & VA service patients.Setting up and cleaning down service area and performing daily safety checks all in line with trust policies.4. To assist in the ongoing review and development of integral policies and service development guided by senior staff when required. Including innovation to aid service improvement5.To be aware of consumable and equipment costs when providing care and managing waste resourcefully. Ensuring stock spreadsheet up to data and accurate. Initiating ordering or changes to stock management for efficient service with support from senior staff.6. To support and mentor student nurses and junior health care staff in conjunction with senior staff.7. Good Keyboard/computer skills including: Vitalpac, Lorenzo EPR, teletracking and trust intranet, PiCC & VA spreadsheet/database recording and also collecting data for audit and research purposes
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Associate PiCC Practitioner main role is to assist qualified staff in implementing and delivering a safe, robust and effective patient focused care to all service users within the PICC & Vascular Access Service. This will involve in patient follow up care & clinical maintenance of PiCCs, CVAD'S & Midlines (inclusive of IV flushing), intermediate level troubleshooting and removal of both devices along with weekly protocol driven telephone follow up of all patients. All the while helping to prevent and reduce incidence on blood stream infection related to poor care and surveillance of CVAD's
Extending skillset to ultrasound guided peripheral cannulation , to aid staff with urgent cannulation for difficult IV access patients.maintaining a safe care environment including preparing and clearing up the PiCC & VA service insertion areas and equipment with particular reference to Infection Prevention and safe working environments for patients, visitors and staff. Also proficient use of all IT systems required e.g Lorenzo (EPR), Teletracking, and speadsheet and database management, NHSSC & financial for ordering and management of supplies.
For Full details please refer the JD attached
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Associate PiCC Practitioner main role is to assist qualified staff in implementing and delivering a safe, robust and effective patient focused care to all service users within the PICC & Vascular Access Service. This will involve in patient follow up care & clinical maintenance of PiCCs, CVAD'S & Midlines (inclusive of IV flushing), intermediate level troubleshooting and removal of both devices along with weekly protocol driven telephone follow up of all patients. All the while helping to prevent and reduce incidence on blood stream infection related to poor care and surveillance of CVAD's
Extending skillset to ultrasound guided peripheral cannulation , to aid staff with urgent cannulation for difficult IV access patients.maintaining a safe care environment including preparing and clearing up the PiCC & VA service insertion areas and equipment with particular reference to Infection Prevention and safe working environments for patients, visitors and staff. Also proficient use of all IT systems required e.g Lorenzo (EPR), Teletracking, and speadsheet and database management, NHSSC & financial for ordering and management of supplies.
For Full details please refer the JD attached
Person Specification
completion of care certificate
Essential
- completion of care certificate
Desirable
- completion of city and guilds level 3 health care certificate
Vascular access service experience
Essential
- 1 year vascular access service experience
- Acute hospital experience
Desirable
- Commitment to extend skill set to ultrasound guided cannulation
clinical experience
Essential
- Venepuncture and cannulation experience
Desirable
Person Specification
completion of care certificate
Essential
- completion of care certificate
Desirable
- completion of city and guilds level 3 health care certificate
Vascular access service experience
Essential
- 1 year vascular access service experience
- Acute hospital experience
Desirable
- Commitment to extend skill set to ultrasound guided cannulation
clinical experience
Essential
- Venepuncture and cannulation experience
Desirable
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).
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).
