About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust as a full-time Band 6 IV Clinical Nurse Specialist. Trust. This dynamic role involves the insertion of ultrasound-guided vascular access devices for inpatients across acute settings, supporting both treatment and diagnostic pathways. You will play a key role in providing expert clinical advice, delivering IV education, and promoting excellence in intravenous practice.
The post also includes ongoing vascular access device care, service development, audit, research activities, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across the Trust. You will contribute to organisational committees and help shape the future of IV services.
As the role supports services across multiple sites within County Durham and Darlington, regular travel is required, therefore a full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.
Join a highly regarded specialist team and make a real difference to patient care across the Trust
Main duties of the job
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Act as the Trusts expert resource for Intravenous Therapy and Ultrasound guided Vascular Access. Manage a caseload of patients requiring intravenous access and treatment. Insert, assess, maintain, and facilitate timely removal of vascular access devices. Monitor compliance with Trust policies, standards, and documentation requirements, including VIP scoring. Deliver IV therapy education and competency-based training across the organisation. Support clinical audit, service evaluation, quality improvement, and research activities. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to promote safe and effective IV practice. Contribute to service development and provide specialist advice to clinical teams and Trust committees. Practise in accordance with the NMC Code and support the development of staff competence. Travel regularly across County Durham and Darlington sites; a full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.
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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.
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Job description Job responsibilities
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest integrated care providers in England, serving a population of around 600,000 people. We are a high performing organisation with a track record of success.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic nurse to join our dynamic Intravenous (IV) Team as a full-time Clinical Nurse Specialist.
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care by managing a caseload of patients requiring intravenous therapies and vascular access interventions. Working as part of a highly skilled and supportive team, you will be responsible for assessing, identifying, and managing patients requiring IV access and treatment across the Trust, both within acute hospital settings and wider clinical services. The base of the role will be at UHND but the successful candidate will be required to cover other acute sites.
The role offers a diverse and rewarding portfolio, including the ultrasound guided insertion and management of vascular access devices, education and training of healthcare professionals, monitoring and improving clinical practice, and contributing to research, innovation, and service development initiatives. You will also work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, providing expert clinical advice and guidance, while representing the service on a range of organisational groups and committees.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop specialist expertise, influence patient care at both strategic and operational levels, and contribute to the ongoing advancement of vascular access and intravenous therapy services across the Trust. If you are passionate about clinical excellence, education, and improving patient outcomes, we would love to hear from you.
Person Specification
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
Special Requirements Essential
Full driving licence and a car - Ability for independent travel to fulfil requirements of post throughout the trust. Driving posts musty have valid Full UK driving licence and business insurance
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 Ability and willingness for independent travel to fulfil requirements of post throughout the trust. Must have a full driving licence and car to be able to full fill the role across sites. 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
Qualifications Essential
1st Level Qualification NMC Degree Level in Nursing 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)
Statutory Registration Essential
1st Level Qualification NMC registered
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.
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UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address University Hospital of North Durham
North Road
Durham
County Durham
DH1 5TW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)