Specialist Support Nurse

3 months ago

Cambridge, United Kingdom Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Support Nurse in Vascular Access Unit on a permanent contract.

Vascular Access Unit is a small and very lively team that is inserting central lines and performs procedures relating to central lines, such as Hickman line removals, port removals etc. You would receive training to be able to perform procedures and complete your competencies which are part of the Vascular Access accredited course.

This is a very exciting time to join our team. You would be part of a team that delivers training to all hospital staff for the care and maintenance of the central lines and you be actively involved in this.

If you are self motivated and you enjoy working independently as well as in a team, this could be a great opportunity for your career.

Main duties of the job

You will be inserting PICC lines, temporary CVCs and midlines to adult patients referred to Vascular Access Unit. You will be removing Hickman lines and also support the Clinical Nurse Specialists with the insertion of the CVADs.

You will be supported by your mentor to complete your competencies and excel in your career in Vascular Access.

About us

Come Nurse with us...

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.

You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.

Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?

o Our values and reputation for outstanding careo Opportunities to experience a range of specialitieso Career and development opportunitieso Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support teamo Research experience and opportunitieso Lovely location and quality of life

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

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A welcome subsidy of £1000 is available to all Band 5 and Band 6 Nurses, Midwives, ODPs and Radiographers and Band 5 Orthoptists taking up substantive employment with the Trust.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 11 September 2024

Interviews are due to be held on 18 September 2024

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Current registration with the NMC as a registered nurse Relevant experience in vascular access Evidence of continuous professional development Teaching or mentoring qualification

Desirable

Degree Research module Post registration qualification in speciality or willingness to complete

Experience

Essential

Demonstrate expert nursing skills Knowledge of vascular access devices Evidence of mentorship/preceptorship roles Accept personal accountability for own practice Experience of formal/informal teaching

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of evidence based practice Understanding of clinical governance Understanding and knowledge of specialist field

Skills

Essential

Good verbal and written communication skills Capable of working as an integral member of a small team Adaptable to changing situations due to both workload and colleagues needs Ability to undertake teaching of staff and patients Ability to work unsupervised and manage own workload; effective time management Effective interpersonal skills Commitment to multidisciplinary working

Desirable

Assertiveness/perceptive counselling skills Documentation, audit and presentation skills Leadership skills

Additional Requirements

Essential

The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent. To act in a professional manner at all times in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct Capable of developing liaisons with other practice areas/academic institutions

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