Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic, autonomous practitioner with a passion for Central Venous Access Devices (CVADs) and Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) to join our team. Proficiency in the use of ultrasound scan guidance in the insertion of Vascular access Devices (VADs) is essential, including experience as a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) & Midline placer.
The Nurse Led Vascular Access Service (NLVAS) & Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) service provides a comprehensive elective service to adult in-patients and outpatients at The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Oversees the governance and practice associated with OPAT and NLVAS insertion, care, and maintenance across sites. The hub for the service is based at the Royal Free Site and the post holder is expected to provide a NLVAS service for two days per week at the Chase Farm site.
The OPAT service comprises of a multi-disciplinary team that facilitates the OPAT pathways for patients requiring mid-long-term IV antibiotics in community settings.Proficiency in OPAT modalities and processes is essential, and the post holder must have experience of working in OPAT. The post holder will have responsibility for complication management and ensuring best practice is adhered to throughout the organisation.
Main duties of the job
This is a two-part role comprising of both Vascular Access (VA) and Outpatients Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT). The role sits in the Nurse-led Vascular Access (NLVAS) & OPAT service.
The main purpose of this role is:
- Providing a reactive and comprehensive patient centred VA insertion service.
- Providing a responsive and comprehensive OPAT service facilitating safe discharges into the community and maintaining Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) in the Organisation.
About us
This is an exciting time to be working at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation one of the biggest NHS Trusts in the UK, delivering care to more than 1.6 million people a year through our three main hospitals: Barnet, Chase Farm and Royal Free.
A vacancy has arisen within the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Vascular Access & OPAT Team. The post will be based at the Royal Free Hospital Site and will involve working two days a week at Chase Farm hospital to provide a vascular access insertion service.
Vascular access and OPAT services are a recognised and growing speciality nationally.is and we at the Royal Free London Hospitals are looking for suitable candidates to join our team.
We are looking for someone who is looking for a new challenge and keen to expand their skills and knowledge into the field of Vascular Access and OPAT. Sound knowledge and understanding of Vascular Access and OPAT is required and training will be provided for the practical skills.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in an expanding team and develop new skills.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information on this role.
The post holder will support the Lead Nurse in the day-to-day management of a complex cohort of patients requiring NLVAS and OPAT and assist the Lead Nurse in implementing strategies:
to reduce clinical risk
for informal and formal training & education
Clinical audit
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information on this role.
The post holder will support the Lead Nurse in the day-to-day management of a complex cohort of patients requiring NLVAS and OPAT and assist the Lead Nurse in implementing strategies:
to reduce clinical risk
for informal and formal training & education
Clinical audit
Person Specification
Education & Professional Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration
- First level degree in nursing
- Evidence of post-registration education/qualification relevant to specialty
- Mentorship qualification
Desirable
- Non-Medical/Supplemental Prescriber
- Evidence of ANP qualification or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience of working in an acute hospital setting.
- Experience in using ultrasound guidance to insert Vascular Access Devices
- Experience in working within an OPAT MDT
- Experience in training patients for Home IV Therapy
- Evidence of experience in participating/conducting audits
- Evidence of skills in managing junior staff
- Experience of teaching pre- and post-registration students, colleagues and members of the multiprofessional disciplines
- Experience in working autonomously in managing complex caseloads
- Experience in handling difficult scenarios with patients, relatives and members of the multidisciplinary team
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the trust values
Person Specification
Education & Professional Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration
- First level degree in nursing
- Evidence of post-registration education/qualification relevant to specialty
- Mentorship qualification
Desirable
- Non-Medical/Supplemental Prescriber
- Evidence of ANP qualification or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience of working in an acute hospital setting.
- Experience in using ultrasound guidance to insert Vascular Access Devices
- Experience in working within an OPAT MDT
- Experience in training patients for Home IV Therapy
- Evidence of experience in participating/conducting audits
- Evidence of skills in managing junior staff
- Experience of teaching pre- and post-registration students, colleagues and members of the multiprofessional disciplines
- Experience in working autonomously in managing complex caseloads
- Experience in handling difficult scenarios with patients, relatives and members of the multidisciplinary team
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the trust values
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).
