Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Vascular Access Clinical Nurse Specialist
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Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Frimley Health Intravenous and Vascular Access Services (IVAS) team, based at Frimley Park Hospital, with regular working at Wexham Park Hospital. The ability to drive is essential.
As a Vascular Access Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), you will provide a comprehensive, patient-centred vascular access service across Frimley Health, including a reactive PICC insertion and difficult IV access service, 7 days a week, 8am–8pm. You will provide expert ward-based training and support in the care and maintenance of vascular access devices, ensuring high standards of clinical practice across the organisation.
The post holder will also manage and support the Vascular Access Technician team, promoting safe, effective and evidence-based practice.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated Band 6 nurse, who may be considered for a Band 7 development pathway. Full vascular access training will be provided, making this an ideal opportunity to develop specialist skills and progress your career within a supportive multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
- Work as part of the IVAS team, taking direction from the IVAS Matron and Nurse Consultant, and work flexibly across sites.
- Provide expert care and maintenance of mid- to long-term central venous access devices and deliver high standards of vascular access and IV therapy.
- Line manage, support and develop the Vascular Access Technician team, while embracing new skills, techniques and protocols as required.
- Assess, manage and follow up vascular access and IV therapy complications, including thrombosis, infection and medical adhesive-related skin injury.
- Perform PICC and midline insertion, venepuncture, cannulation, IV therapy and ultrasound-guided difficult IV access; review chest X-rays for catheter tip confirmation.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and provide safe, effective, patient-centred care for individuals requiring vascular access.
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Why Join Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?
At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
- As a Disability Confident Employer and recipient of the Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively champion equality, diversity and inclusion, creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to build rewarding careers within the NHS.
- We also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. By supporting flexible working arrangements wherever possible, we enable our colleagues to balance their professional and personal commitments while continuing to deliver outstanding care to our patients. Whether flexibility means adjusted hours, part-time working, hybrid arrangements or alternative working patterns, we work in partnership with our staff to meet both individual and service needs.
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Whether you're at the start of your career or looking for your next challenge, Frimley Health offers the opportunity to be part of a inclusive, forward-thinking organisation that is committed to excellence, innovation and compassionate care. Together, we can shape the future of healthcare and make a real difference to the lives of the communities we serve.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC Registered 1st level Nurse
- Teaching, assessing and mentorship qualification with experience in teaching individuals from a range of disciplines including nursing, medicine
- Willing to undertake BS/ MSc in Nursing studies
Desirable criteria
- MSC Advanced Practice
Experience
Essential criteria
- Substantial clinical experience at Band 6 or Band 7
- Experience of audit/data collection
- Experience of working with IV therapy and vascular access in some form
Desirable criteria
- Previously or currently presented information to national meetings
Skills & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Excellent interpersonal skills and time management
- Clinical skills to include: Vascular Access, Venepuncture and Cannulation
- All aspects of IV therapy administration - Midlines Insertion
- PICC Line Insertion
- Computer Literacy skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office package including Word, Publisher, Excel and PowerPoint
Desirable criteria
- Previously or currently presented information to national meetings
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT)
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.
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Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030
Our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS is underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation. We are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.
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We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.
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We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.
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Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, saving time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.
Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.
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