Clinical Nurse

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our nationally recognized and respected Vascular Access Team at Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust.

The Vascular Access Team is a specialist nursing team that includes Clinical Nurse Specialists, Assistant Practitioners, and Clinical Support Workers. The team has been providing a service at Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust for over 30 years.

We are looking to strengthen our team further and are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work as a Clinical Nurse.

Within this busy clinical service, you will assist in providing specialist assessment and support for people requiring insertion and care of intravenous access devices. You will also be responsible for ultrasound-guided PICC and midline placement, cannulation, and phlebotomy. You will be an integral member of the Vascular Access Team, contributing to a trust-wide supportive service by providing expert clinical skills and knowledge for patients requiring intravenous access and IV therapy. Additionally, you will deliver trust-wide education sessions.

This role is 37.5 hours per week.

To give you a better understanding of our working environment and the role, we encourage you to visit the department for an informal discussion.

Main duties of the job

The fundamental responsibilities include:

1. Being NMC registered.
2. Performing ultrasound-guided PICC, midline, and cannulation placement daily, as well as ultrasound-guided venepuncture.
3. Supporting all members of the Vascular Access Team.
4. Coordinating the Vascular Access Team and planning in the absence of the team leader.
5. Managing the PICC triage clinic.
6. Undertaking education, audit, and surveillance related to vascular access weekly.
7. Maintaining accurate clinical records for all duties performed.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving approximately 270,000 residents. Our vision is to act the right way and provide exceptional healthcare to our communities.

We are on a journey to excellence, with our people and culture at the core of our service. We have been recognized as the second most improved Trust in England for staff recommending the Trust as a place to work and for staff engagement.

Our colleagues are key to our success, and we continue to improve our services by upholding our values of Ambitious, Caring, and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, we invite you to join us on our journey to excellence.

Certificates of Sponsorship

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Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details about the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrate a passion for the concept of a Vascular Access Team.
• Be a creative, motivated team player.
• Ability to advise individuals and groups from various professional backgrounds on intravenous therapy and care issues.
• Able to perform peripheral cannulation, midline, and PICC placement.

Qualifications

• First-level registration with the NMC.
• Evidence of further professional development at a diploma level or higher.
• Willingness to undertake further education.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development (CPD).
• Teaching qualification.
• Degree-level education or working towards it.

Experience

• Experience supporting staff.
• Experience with change management.

Knowledge

• Understanding of the audit process.
• Understanding of change management.
• Knowledge of the concept of a Vascular Access Team.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 per annum, pro-rata as applicable.