Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the specialist nurse led PICC & Midline Service at Southend University Hospital.

If successful you will be expected to provide a high standard of care to inpatients and outpatients who require vascular access

The role includes working towards jointly running the Southend PICC & Midline Service and includes updating governance and training material, service administration, patient information and pre-assessment.

It also includes the management of all PICC and Midlines, troubleshooting complications and handling queries and advice with other CVAD's, liaising with patients, consultants and clinical teams, staff management and working towards MSE alignment.Maintaining accurate patient documentation and databases will be expected.

The job holder will be trained to become an accredited PICC inserter and, at the manager's discretion, will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of 18 months following sign off.

Full-time position (37.5 hours pw), currently weekdays only, 8 am - 4 pm

Main duties of the job
Responsibilities for this role include ensuring the timely selection and insertion of the most appropriate vascular access device for each patient, such as PICC lines, midlines, or ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous cannulas, based on individual clinical need. The post holder will undertake expert assessment of all patients referred to the vascular access service, using advanced clinical judgement to determine the most suitable course of action. They will provide specialist education and clear, accessible information regarding vascular access devices to patients, colleagues and other healthcare professionals, supporting safe and effective care within the scope of the service.

The role also involves the skilled insertion of PICC lines, midlines and other central venous access devices in accordance with agreed clinical guidelines and following appropriate training. In addition, the post holder will be responsible for planning and delivering appropriate follow-up care for patients after device insertion to ensure optimal outcomes and minimise complications. Active participation in audit, service review and ongoing evaluation is required to maintain high standards and support continuous improvement.

Furthermore, the individual will offer specialist advice and professional support to patients, colleagues and other healthcare professionals both within and outside the organisation, contributing to multidisciplinary care.

About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be.

Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting new role using your unique qualities? Then we want to hear from you?

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Qualifications
Essential

• NMC Registration
• Evidence of specialist training and competency in vascular access devices
• Broad patient assessment experience or Consultation & Assessment qualification

Desirable

• Masters/Postgraduate Qualification
• Immediate Life Support (ILS)

Knowledge
Essential

• Venepuncture and cannulation competency
• Significant post registration clinical experience within an acute hospital setting, with evidence of working autonomously in a specialist practice role.
• Experience of patient assessment and clinical decision making

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).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).