# Specialist Nurse - Vascular Access Team Lead > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-nurse-vascular-access-team-lead/8cc57c8f-17f2-4b99-ba5c-d456723e7206 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-nurse-vascular-access-team-lead/8cc57c8f-17f2-4b99-ba5c-d456723e7206.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** North Manchester General Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Clinical nurse specialist - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 Per annum (pro rata) - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 28.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-08-31T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-18T08:50:40.323Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Manchester/Manchester/Manchester_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Nursing/Nursing-v8089642 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8089642?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.mft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are Manchester and Trafford Local Care Organisation - a public sector organisation that is bringing together NHS community health services and social care services in the city. We’re driven by the aim of improving the health of local people in Manchester by working across organisational boundaries. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our innovative team of nurses in the IV team as Team Lead of one of our Vascular Access Services. In 2022 the MCR IV team expanded to also cover vascular access at NMGH. The service soon grew and now operates also at Manchester Royal Infirmary. We are looking for a highly skilled and conscientious practitioner to take over the leadership role in the vascular access service at the North Manchester General Hospital. The aim of the service is to provide timely access to a range of vascular access devices for patients and to provide training to staff to safely look after them. This will not only prevent delays for patients starting important treatments but will enhance the overall patients experience. The post holder will work collaboratively with other services to enable a standardised and integrated approach to vascular access across all MFT hospitals. You will engage with clinicians from a range of disciplines and specialties so excellent communication skills are essential. ### Main duties of the job We are looking for a reliable, motivated and experienced member of staff with experience in ultrasound guided vascular access device placement including PICC and Midlines. You must also be proficient in managing other vascular access devices such a TIVAD and be confident in your ability. Experience in the use of fluoroscopy is desirable but not essential. You must have a solution focused personality and should be able to work under pressure. Experience of managing / supervising junior nurses in practice is essential. You will be expected to take an active part in multidisciplinary team meetings and make joint decisions about patients with complex health needs. Networking, data collection and audit will be an integral part of your role so you must have good IT skills. The post holder will support in the scoping and designing vascular access services that will work across the primary and secondary care interfaces for Manchester/Trafford registered patients. The role requires autonomous practice - assessing suitability of referrals, inserting devices, reviewing patients, audit of the service and developing training and education packages for staff. Service development is an important component of this job to ensure optimal benefits for MCR services and our patients are realised and you will also work with providers to ensure an efficient and cost-effective service that is responsive and up to date with current practices. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Documents to download’ heading. Explore ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’ To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place. This welcoming one‑stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. You’ll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the ‘Documents to download’ heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. 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This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone. What is a DBS Check? A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role: Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings. 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For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december DBS Update Service Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service. ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Significant skills in vascular access including insertion of PICC and midline catheters using ultrasound guidance and ECG technology - Multidisciplinary working - Evidence of management/leadership skills - Comprehensive patient assessment skills - Excellent communication skills - Organised and articulate - Proficient in venepuncture, cannulation and peripheral line management – with evidence to support - Computer literate – standard keyboard user - Ability to motivate self and others. - Excellent problem solving skills - Pro-active with desire to challenge historical norms to bring about positive change - Desire to train other staff to take on and develop new skills such as PICC and midline insertion - Experience in training / teaching junior staff members and peers **Desirable** - Experience using fluoroscopy - Presentation Skills - Audit experience - Negotiation Skills - Clinical supervision ### Aptitude **Essential** - Team player - Diplomatic - Assertive and confident - Personal and professional maturity. - Recognises own limitations. - Motivated - Ability to work to local & national agenda - Works well independently ### Knowledge **Essential** - Excellent record keeping - Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge and up to date evidence based clinical decision making and practices. - Understanding of clinical governance. - Understanding of health & safety Issues **Desirable** - Management of Change - Understanding of clinical research and the influence on current practice ### Experience **Essential** - Evidence of continued personal development. - Relevant post registration experience including working within a dedicated vascular access role - Service development / leadership / management of change at band 6 **Desirable** - Community experience - Experience working across agencies NHS and Non-NHS ### Other Job Requirements **Essential** - Flexibility - Ability to work both on own initiative and within team. - Ability to travel between patients across the Manchester and Trafford footprint ### Education/Qualifications **Essential** - RGN - Evidence of study at degree level - Teaching Qualification / experience - Venepuncture and cannulation training **Desirable** - Other relevant courses - Advanced vascular access course - Advanced clinical assessment skills - V300 non-medical Prescriber ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 440.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10382842) - [person specification (pdf, 368.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10382843) - [functional requirements (pdf, 920.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10382844) - [inside mft – your candidate place (pdf, 306.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2890) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.