Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to join this service, to support maternity leave cover. Working alongside an existing band 7 specialist Vascular Access Nurse, we are looking for a Vascular Access Nurse who is experienced in PICC insertion using ultrasound.

Are you dynamic? Are you a competent individual and experienced in the care of a variety of vascular access devices? Do you enjoy teaching and wish to pursue a career in the vascular access speciality?

We are looking for an experienced nurse to join our growing service to support patients with intravascular devices.

The role involves teaching healthcare professionals and patients. While not based on the ward, this is a very clinical post consisting of patient review pre and post PICC line insertion and supporting patients and staff with all aspects of vascular access.For more information and an informal visit and discussion, please contact Sabina Lama.

Interviews will be held on 25th August at the Watford site.

Main duties of the job
In conjunction with the Training and Development department develop, co-ordinate and sustain a hospital-wide training program for ward-based staff that covers aspects of care for a patient witha PICC/Midline/port-a-cath or skin tunnelled central catheter and other invasive devices.

Use a range of reporting mechanisms, including an annual report, to demonstrate the value and effectiveness of the use of invasive devices, and to outline and make recommendations for futuredevelopment and direction of their use.

To advise and support health professionals in the utilization of IV therapy resources and services.

To contribute to the hospital wide staff training program which covers all aspects of IV therapy(insertion and ongoing care).

To initiate, participate and promote activities which contribute to the process of IV therapy nursing research and/or audit.

About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Details
Date posted: 13 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £51,657 to £58,785 a year
inc. HCA
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time,
Flexible working
Reference number: 360-E-11150-B
Job locations: Watford Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB
United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• Assist where relevant in the development and implementation of processes to enhance earlyhospital discharge.
• Assist with the development of IV therapy pathways enabling treatment to be commenced athome or as an outpatient.
• Provide mentorship for the specialized area of iv therapy and other invasive devices.
• Assist by providing up to date clinical specialist advice on the standardization of equipment forinvasive devices across the Trust (e.g., peripheral cannula).
• Train to insert PICC lines in the inpatient and outpatient setting.

Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential

• Level 1 Registered Nurse Or Operating Department Practitioner
• Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject or experience and significant other occupational experience relevant to this job description.
• ENB 998 or Certificate in Education Teaching and assessing qualification Evidence of a range of clinical competencies associated with the role.

Desirable

• Masters degree or on Masters pathway

Knowledge
Essential

• Understanding of anatomy and physiology in relation to vascular access devices particularly PICC lines.
• To be familiar and have competence in the use of various vascular access devices.
• Able to assess competency with regards vascular access.
• Previous involvement in change management.
• Up to date knowledge and expertise in infection prevention and control and vascular access devices.
• Requires knowledge and experience in audit.

Experience
Essential

• Relevant clinical experience at Band 6 or above, with portfolio evidence of relevant experience
• Experience in the insertion of a range of invasive devices. E.g., peripheral intravenous cannula Evidence of highly specialised expert knowledge of invasive devices and related clinical safety, clinical effectiveness and infection control issues
• Experience in the management of PICCs and/or CVCs.
• Experience of developing and delivering educational programmes

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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: West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address: Watford Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB
United Kingdom
Employer's website: http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Vascular Access Nurse
Sabina Lama
sabina.lama@nhs.net
01923217029

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.