Venous Access Nurse

Job overview

The post holder will be a  qualified nurse with an extensive nursing experience within the field of

vascular nursing. They will have a record of career long learning and education and they will require highly developed leadership, interpersonal relationship, and communication skills.

To ensure the provision of equitable specialist nursing care for patients require line placement overseeing deep vein canulae placement, placing mid line and PICC lines.

To provide  clinical support and provide expert nursing advice for all staff placing and caring for patients who require venous access

The post holder will manage a caseload of patients and work to ensure patients receive expert nursing advice and care.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will manage a clinical caseload and client group within the vascular access setting

Provide ongoing support service for both patients and carers.

Act as a key worker for all patients requiring line placement

Provide clinical expertise to primary/secondary care staff regarding the care of patients in this specialist group, acting as a resource for health care professionals, patients and carers,

To communicate treatment options and process.

Work with colleagues to develop patient information within the specialty acting as an advocate on behalf of both service users and carers when necessary

Provide physical, psychological and emotional support

Develop specialist protocols for the regular monitoring management

Comply with infection prevention policies and attend any appropriate training requirements in line with the Trusts responsibility to comply with government directives

To facilitate and the development of clinical practice amongst staff caring for patients with line placed so that needs of patients are met in a timely and sensitive manner, underpinned by specialist expertise, evidence based practice and research findings

Maintaining professional development whilst as an autonomous practitioner adhere to recognised standards (NMC) for specialist nurses

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.