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Job requirements
Essential
14 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
An understanding of audit, research and evidence based nursing care
- Experience
Experience in PICC & midline insertion using ultrasound
- Experience
Experience in planning and delivering education sessions
- Experience
Experience of managing resources
- Skills/Abilities
Ability to develop constructive working relationships with staff and managers at all levels
- Skills/Abilities
Experience in managing central vascular access devices, including troubleshooting
- Skills/Abilities
Able to use ultrasound technique for line insertions
- Skills/Abilities
Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, as well as an autonomous practitioner
- Skills/Abilities
Excellent written and spoken communication skills
- Skills/Abilities
Good skills in IT systems and use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & Powerpoint)
- Other Requirements
Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
- Other Requirements
Commitment and adherence to equality, diversity and inclusion
- Education & Qualifications
NMC registration (in date)
- Education & Qualifications
Completed a PICC line insertion course
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of current developments and complex issues related to clinical practice in Vascular Access, OPAT and Antimicrobial Stewardship
- Experience
Clinical experience of working as a Vascular Access and/or OPAT Nurse
Job overview
We are seeking a skilled and motivated OPAT (Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy) and Vascular Access Nurse to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to provide specialist nursing care for patients receiving intravenous antimicrobial therapy in the outpatient or community setting, ensuring safe and effective treatment outside of the hospital environment.
The post holder will also provide expert knowledge and technical skills in vascular access, including the assessment, insertion, and maintenance of various vascular access devices (e.g., PICC lines, midlines, peripheral cannulas and port-a-caths). Working closely with infectious disease specialists, microbiologists, pharmacists, and other members of the healthcare team, you will play a key role in coordinating patient care, promoting antimicrobial stewardship, and supporting early hospital discharge.
You will contribute to service development, provide education and training to staff, and ensure high standards of clinical practice in line with local and national guidelines. This role is ideal for an experienced, autonomous, and compassionate nurse who is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in both acute and community settings.
Main duties of the job
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for OPAT & Vascular Access Clinical Nurse Specialist with Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Clinical nurse specialist role. The advertised salary is £58,133 - £65,261 p.a. inc.. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 27 Oct 2026.
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