Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the vascular access service at ESNEFT on the Ipswich site which currently operates Monday to Friday between the hours of 08:00-18:00.
You will be responsible for leading the service and a small team who are all passionate about providing a high standard of care.
The role will involve a combination of managerial and clinical time. Clinical time will be used to triage referrals for vascular access devices and ensure safe placement of the device.
If you want to lead a service, manage a small team, maintain your clinical expertise and make a big difference to patients this could be the job for you.
Applicants for part time hours/job share will be considered.
Main duties of the job
In collaboration with the consultant clinical lead for the vascular access service, the post holder will deliver an effective, responsive, high quality vascular access service across the site.
To act as a clinical expert in relation to vascular access , providing clinical leadership to nursing staff and expert professional advice to other professionals, multi-disciplinary groups, patients, relatives and carers
The post holder will promote evidence- based practice in vascular access through the integration of expert clinical practice, education and the development and implementation of guidelines and policies.
About us
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes
We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients
We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you. Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current Qualified Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner with a minimum of 5 years post registration experience in a patient facing and educational role.
- Evidence of training and competency in insertion of vascular access devices.
Desirable
- Qualification in management and/or leadership
- Qualification in Teaching and Assessing
- Degree / master's or willing to work towards Masters level degree
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years' experience at a senior level placing PICC's Midlines and other vascular access devices
- Evidence of providing high level education and practice facilitation to other clinicians in placing PICC's
- Excellent and in-depth knowledge of vascular access devices, patient selection, managing risk and complications and vascular access options.
- Experience in development and production of policy and practice documents, audit, governance, and clinical supervision
Desirable
- Experience in delivery of any of the aspects in the 'essential' criteria to the wider vascular access community either regionally or within the UK.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of all types of vascular access devices including policy and practice, risk, and device selection
- Knowledge of evolving practice in vascular access
- Be a skilled PICC placer with an extensive portfolio of different types of vascular access devices
Desirable
- Experience of placing Tunnelled line catheters
- Evidence of implementing change and service development and innovation
Skills
Essential
- Approachable and caring, demonstrating ESNEFT Trust values.
- Ability to work effectively within a team and autonomously.
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
- Good Communication and interpersonal skills
- Reflective practitioner
- Ability to work in a busy and varied work environment and respond to change.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Ipswich Hospital
Ipswich
IP4 5PD