West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Band 7 - Vascular Access Lead Nurse, Infection Prevention and Control
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An Opportunity to Join Our Service
An opportunity has arisen to join this service, to support maternity leave cover. Working alongside an existing band 7 specialist Vascular Access Nurse, we are looking for a Vascular Access Nurse who is experienced in PICC insertion using ultrasound.
Are you dynamic? Are you a competent individual and experienced in the care of a variety of vascular access devices? Do you enjoy teaching and wish to pursue a career in the vascular access speciality?
We are looking for an experienced nurse to join our growing service to support patients with intravascular devices.
Role Overview
The role involves teaching healthcare professionals and patients. While not based on the ward, this is a very clinical post consisting of patient review pre and post PICC line insertion and supporting patients and staff with all aspects of vascular access.
Key Responsibilities
- In conjunction with the Training and Development department develop, co-ordinate and sustain a hospital-wide training program for ward-based staff that covers aspects of care for a patient with a PICC/Midline/port-a-cath or skin tunnelled central catheter and other invasive devices.
- Use a range of reporting mechanisms, including an annual report, to demonstrate the value and effectiveness of the use of invasive devices, and to outline and make recommendations for future development and direction of their use.
- To advise and support health professionals in the utilization of IV therapy resources and services.
- To contribute to the hospital wide staff training program which covers all aspects of IV therapy (insertion and ongoing care).
- To initiate, participate and promote activities which contribute to the process of IV therapy nursing research and/or audit.
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About Us
With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
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Flexible Working Options
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
Support for Applicants
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
Application Process
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Sabina Lama
- Job title: Vascular Access Nurse
- Email address: sabina.lama@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01923 217029
Interviews will be held on 25th August at the Watford site.
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