Vascular Access Nurse Specialist

at  Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Summary Undertake training to become a specialist in vascular access and attend annual updates to ensure the vascular access service provides evidence-based care. Attain level 4 competency in the placement of intravenous devices, such as PICC and midlines. Attain level 4 competence in Phlebotomy, Cannulation and IV therapy. Provide expert advice, education and support to patients, their carers and other professionals.
Provide support and expertise to junior staff. Contribute towards the patient safety agenda by auditing vascular access practice and devices in clinical areas to identify educational and training needs thus reducing the risk of blood stream infections. Audit the vascular access service to drive service improvements. Accept referrals and refer patients to other health care professionals as required in the hospital and/or in the community.
To be responsible for the prioritising and allocating referrals, clinically assessing and consenting patients and undertaking clinical sessions. Lead and co-ordinate the service alongside the Vascular access lead nurse. Co-ordinate and implement an overall strategy of evidence based PICC line placement and Audits relevant to placement and vascular care. Through effective leadership ensure the vascular access team deliver a safe, robust, effective, responsive, caring and well-led service where compassion is embedded, and a positive patient experience is achieved.
Provide strong professional clinical and managerial leadership and act as a professional role model. For further details, please see the Job Descriptio

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