About this role
Job summary
o To contribute to the provision of a nurse led central venous access device (CVAD) service for patients across the trust. o To be a clinical expert and be responsible for trust wide implementation of national guidance regarding CVAD's. o To develop the practice of the multidisciplinary team and be responsible for reducing the level of line related bacteraemia's and other CVAD complications.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
o To assist in the development a nurse led CVAD line insertion service for patients across the trust.o To be a clinical expert and challenge and inform practice across the trust.o To manage a caseload of patients requiring central venous access.o To act as an expert practitioner in CVAD insertion and care and provide specialist interdisciplinary education and training.o To develop and implement policy and guidelines to inform best practice across the trust.o To undertake regular audit against relevant national guidance.o To develop the skills/knowledge of healthcare professionals caring for patients with a CVAD outside of the acute trust to ensure patients receive a seamless care pathway.o To lead on service development in line with advances in practice, national guidance and technology.o To represent the trust at relevant external forums.o To lead by example demonstrating effective role modelling to all members of the multidisciplinary team.o To be responsible for meeting the NMC requirements in line with the code of professional conduct for their scope of responsibility.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description Job responsibilities
Work as an autonomous practitioner providing a nurse lead CVAD line insertion service for all appropriate patients across the trust. Take referrals directly from medical staff. Undertake a complex assessment of all patients referred for a CVAD and advise clinicians of appropriate type of vascular access required. Discuss and inform patients of indication for line insertion and obtain informed consent in line with trust policy. Demonstrate clinical excellence in the placement of all types of CVADs and all associated invasive procedures (following relevant training). Demonstrate clinical excellence in the use of ultrasound guided CVAD placement. Demonstrate clinical competence in the management of all types of CVAD. Ensure that own practice reflects national standards and advances in practice. Responsible for maintaining accurate patient records. Independently manage a caseload of patents with a CVAD. Ensure that all patients with a CVAD are reviewed daily and the care they receive is in line with national/trust guidance. Develop, implement and regularly review treatment plans to reflect best practise for patients with a CVAD. Undertake clinical audit of the vascular access service. Collect and disseminate relevant data and facilitate audit against national guidance to inform practice. Work as an expert practitioner in all areas of vascular access and provide expert clinical advice to all members of the MDT and patients regarding the care of CVADs. Maintain a high profile in all relevant clinical areas acting as a role model for good practice. Undertake route cause analysis (RCA) for line related bacteraemias and CVAD complications and present at appropriate trust forums. Manage resources to ensure overall financial budgets are balanced using a collective responsibility approach Maintain a safe working environment ensuring high standards and safe practices are maintained in line with trust policy and procedures. Be responsible for identifying risks and utilise trust risk assessment documentation, ensuring that the guidelines of the health and safety at work act/clinical risk are adhered to. Work with professional groups in primary healthcare settings. Assume a central role in problem solving and service coordination to ensure patients and carers receive high standards of seamless care. Ensure own clinical practice remains up to date, is relevant to the needs of the service and promotes service development. Be responsible for maintaining own personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the role. Represent the trust at relevant external forums. Identify and plan education participating in curriculum planning and delivery. Provide a trust wide education programme on CVAD insertion and care for all members of the MDT. Develop and maintain a competency framework related to CVADs for all relevant healthcare professionals across the trust. Teach relevant clinical skills to the MDT and assess competence. Develop and implement relevant clinical guidelines across the trust. Develop and implement appropriate resources to advise patients and relatives. Use research findings critically to develop practice. Undertake relevant research projects in collaboration with senior clinicians. Establish local and national networks, linking with other practitioners in specialist areas to share and learn from examples of good practice.
For further details please see attached JD & PS
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Current registration with professional body Proven evidence of continued and recent academic and clinical development Leadership training or recognised leadership/management course Post basic qualification in teaching and assessing
Desirable
Masters degree or working towards Non-medical prescribing course
Knowledge Essential
Relevant demonstrable clinical experience in an acute care setting Demonstrable experience in managing a ward/department Demonstrable experience in Placement of Vascular Access devices Demonstrable experience in change management IT Skills
Desirable
Advanced practitioner course Post registration course in infection prevention and control Demonstrable experience in audit and research
Aptitude and Abilities Essential
Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels. Demonstrable organisational and leadership skills.
Desirable
Demonstrable experience of inter-professional teaching
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 University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust - Derriford Hospital
Derriford Road
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)