About this role
Job summary
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is committed to delivering Excellent, Compassionate and Respectful care across our three acute hospital sites. As part of our ongoing transformation to improve quality, reduce harm, and enhance patient experience, we are seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist in Vascular Access to join our specialist team PiCC & Vascular Access based at Southend Hospital.
This is a key leadership role supporting the Trust's ambition to provide safe, timely, and equitable vascular access for all patients. You will work autonomously as an expert practitioner, providing advanced assessment, ultrasound-guided vascular access insertion, and specialist advice for patients with complex needs. We work in alignment with the NIVAS 2026 Standards to ensure clinical excellence in vascular access.
Your work will directly support our trust strategic aims: improving outcomes, reducing unwarranted variation, strengthening patient flow, and ensuring every patient receives care that isexcellent, delivered with compassion, and grounded in respect.
Be committed to a team working approach Have a professional approach towards patients relatives & colleagues Be an effective communicator Be innovative and enthusiastic Be willing to participate in service development Be keen to undertake personal professional development
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 description 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NMC Registration Evidence of specialist training and competency in vascular access devices
Desirable
Masters/Postgraduate Qualification Teaching/assessing quaalification ALS
Knowledge Essential
Expert knowledge and clinical experience in vascular access devices, including PICC, Midline and CVADs, encompassing assessment, device selection, ongoing management and complication management. Significant post registration clinical experience within an acute hospital setting, with evidence of working autonomously in a specialist practice role. Experience of delivering or assisting in the running of a nurse led vascular access service, including outpatient and inpatient activity, referral management, and liaison with multidisciplinary teams.
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
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address Southend
Prittlewell Chase
Southend
SS00RY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)