Job summary
An exciting
opportunity has arisen for a part time (30hrs Monday - Thursday) IV Clinical
Nurse Specialist Band 6 post in County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation
Trust. The main role is to insert ultrasound guided peipheral vascular access
devices for treatment and diagnosis reasons for inpatients in the acute
settings and also identifying those patients who are suitable for our OPAT
service. The role also includes providing formal an informal intravenous education, provide ongoing care
and maintenance of inpatients intravenous devices, monitoring of clinical
intravenous practice and contribute to research and development. The post will
also involve collaboration with other services and provide clinical advice on
various organisational committees. Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Main duties of the job
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Act as an expert resource on intravenous practice to the
clinical areas.
Co-ordinate a case load of patients requiring intravenous
access and treatment
Review vascular access practice in clinical areas ensuring
that this complies with trust guidelines.
Facilitate the early removal of intravenous devices and
re-insert these where required.
Ensure that documentation, including the VIP score, is
accurately completed.
Monitor compliance of intravenous practice with trust
policy.
Work collaboratively with others to ensure that education is
provided to a consistent standard.
Provide intravenous related training and education across
the organisation.
Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Support the provision of a high quality, value for money and
effective service within available resources whilst contributing to the
organisational investment plan to ensure effective service planning and
development in line with service needs.
To practice in accordance with the
NMC Code of Professional Conduct with particular reference to acknowledging and
assessment the competencies of staff.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
We are unable to offer sponsorship for roles that do not require a professional registration, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please
refer to the IV CNS job description for further details but essentially the
main role is to insert ultrasound guided peipheral vascular access devices for
treatment and diagnosis reasons for inpatients in the acute settings and also
identifying those patients who are suitable for our OPAT service. The role also
includes providing formal an informal
intravenous education, provide ongoing care and maintenance of
inpatients intravenous devices, monitoring of clinical intravenous practice and
contribute to research and development. The post will also involve
collaboration with other services and provide clinical advice on various
organisational committees. Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please
refer to the IV CNS job description for further details but essentially the
main role is to insert ultrasound guided peipheral vascular access devices for
treatment and diagnosis reasons for inpatients in the acute settings and also
identifying those patients who are suitable for our OPAT service. The role also
includes providing formal an informal
intravenous education, provide ongoing care and maintenance of
inpatients intravenous devices, monitoring of clinical intravenous practice and
contribute to research and development. The post will also involve
collaboration with other services and provide clinical advice on various
organisational committees. Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the role.
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience nursing in an acute or community environment
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Experience of change management
- Experience of clinical supervision
- Experience of cannulation, venepuncture and care of central lines
Desirable
- Experience of both community and acute environments.
- Experience in line placement using ultrasound
- Experience of audit / research
Statutory Registration
Essential
- 1st Level Qualification NMC registered
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Qualification NMC
- Degree Level in Nursing/Equivalent or willing to undertake
- NMC registered
Desirable
- Leadership qualification or willing to undertake
- Vascular access skills particularly in cannulation, venepuncture and care of central lines knowledge.
- Recognised teaching qualification (e.g. ENB 998 or Facilitating Learning in Clinical Practice)
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- In depth knowledge of intravenous therapy and vascular access devices
- Proficiency in clinical skills including venepuncture and cannulation.
- Organisational skills
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
- Management skills
- Leadership skills
- Team working
- Understanding of budgetary control
- IT Skills
Desirable
- Significant community and acute patient experience.
- Evidence of proficiency in the management and care of vascular devices
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Experience of change management
- Experience of clinical supervision
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience nursing in an acute or community environment
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Experience of change management
- Experience of clinical supervision
- Experience of cannulation, venepuncture and care of central lines
Desirable
- Experience of both community and acute environments.
- Experience in line placement using ultrasound
- Experience of audit / research
Statutory Registration
Essential
- 1st Level Qualification NMC registered
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Qualification NMC
- Degree Level in Nursing/Equivalent or willing to undertake
- NMC registered
Desirable
- Leadership qualification or willing to undertake
- Vascular access skills particularly in cannulation, venepuncture and care of central lines knowledge.
- Recognised teaching qualification (e.g. ENB 998 or Facilitating Learning in Clinical Practice)
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- In depth knowledge of intravenous therapy and vascular access devices
- Proficiency in clinical skills including venepuncture and cannulation.
- Organisational skills
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
- Management skills
- Leadership skills
- Team working
- Understanding of budgetary control
- IT Skills
Desirable
- Significant community and acute patient experience.
- Evidence of proficiency in the management and care of vascular devices
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Experience of change management
- Experience of clinical supervision
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
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
