PiCC & Vascular Access CNS

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join the specialist nurse led PICC & Midline Service at Southend University Hospital.

If successful you will be expected to provide a high standard of care to inpatients and outpatients who require vascular access

The role includes working towards jointly running the Southend PICC & Midline Service and includes updating governance and training material, service administration, patient information and pre-assessment.

It also includes the management of all PICC and Midlines, troubleshooting complications and handling queries and advice with other CVAD's, liaising with patients, consultants and clinical teams, staff management and working towards MSE alignment.
Maintaining accurate patient documentation and databases will be expected.

The job holder will be trained to become an accredited PICC inserter and, at the manager's discretion, will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of 18 months following sign off.

Full-time position (37.5 hours pw), currently weekdays only, 8 am - 4 pm

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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 criteria

• NMC Registration
• Evidence of specialist training and competency in vascular access devices
• Broad patient assessment experience or Consultation & Assessment qualification

Desirable criteria

• Masters/Postgraduate Qualification
• Immediate Life Support (ILS)

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Venepuncture and cannulation competency
• Significant post registration clinical experience within an acute hospital setting, with evidence of working autonomously in a specialist practice role.
• Experience of patient assessment and clinical decision making

Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.

Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.

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