Vascular Access Support Practitioner

Job overview

• To create and maintain a safe therapeutic clinical environment for all patients who receive intravascular access services .

• To s upport and work in conjunction with Vascular Access T eam in the delivery of inpatient and ambulatory vascular access services, Cross Site.

• To assist with the provision of patient information to patients .

• To liaise with multi-professional colleagues to effect the timely and appropriate delivery of vascular access services .

• To assist in the preparation of clinical equipment to assist the vascular access specialist nurse.

• To help to maintain equipment stock levels under the supervision of the vascular access specialist nurse.

• Provide information and advice patients, relatives, and carers re: intravascular access within the scope of the Vascular Access Support Practitioner’s role .

• To perform such administrative task as delegated by the Lead Vascular Access Team with in the scope of the post holder for the provision of serve.

Main duties of the job

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. CLINICAL PRACTICE

2. EDUCATION
3. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
4. GENERAL

Working for our organisation

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

• Identify the boundaries of the Vascular Access Support Practitioner’s role and work within these limits .

• Identify personal learning requirements .

• Work as part of a team and be sensitive to others personal beliefs and preferences.

• Participate in yearly Performance and Development Reviews

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. CLINICAL PRACTICE

• Demonstrate a sound knowledge of infection control standards and promote these within the Trust adhering to the IPC Policy at all times.

• To establish effective communication with all discipl ines, patients, and relatives.

• In conjunction with other specialist clinical staff, to undertake monitoring and evaluation of standards of care of patients.

• To participate in an audit programme of line care linked with the line practitioner team at Guys and St. Thomas’ Hospital to feed into the clinical governance system, under the guidance of the Lead Vascular Access CNS.

• To assist in the delivery of a seamless service through Multidisciplinary Team processes and communication.

• To undertake such duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade and the needs of the service .

1. EDUCATION

• To perform other administrative tasks related to intravascular training as needed.

• In partnership with other members of the Vascular Access T eam and based on analysis of the relevant Saving Lives High Impact Interventions , determine educational needs to supp ort the Vascular Access S ervice.

• In partnership with members of the Infection Prevention and Control team, to use the root cause analysis of bacteraemia to identify areas of poor practice and training needs with respect to intravascular lines.

1. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

• T o practice in accordance with the appropriate Tr ust and statutory guidelines.

• To take responsibility for own professional development and clinical update in conjunction with the Team ’s perf ormance appraisal initiative.

1. GENERAL

• The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and well being and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabiliti es associated with this post.

• To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.

• To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to p atients and staff.

• To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development.

• The job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.

• The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role. These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training . These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Care certificate
• NVQ Level 2/3 in Health or in Health & Social Care or equivalent technician or science qualification.

Desirable criteria

• Basic computer skills, including working with EPIC
• GCE, GCSEs particularly in English and Maths.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

• Working in clinical settings

Desirable criteria

• Understanding of the role of a Vascular Access Support Practitioners skills.
• Experience of cannulation and venepuncture

IMPORTANT

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• To enquire about your application or inform us of any changes in your circumstances, please contact the named person on this advert
• Please provide email addresses for referees where possible
• Please review the documentation on our recruitment microsite, particularly the Trust’s criminal records checking policy
• All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
• Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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