Job summary To deliver exceptional patient care for patients that require support from the IV Access/OPAT services. You will provide support to other members of the IV Access Team by assisting with procedures and troubleshooting devices placed by members of the IV access team. The post holder must also perform surveillance of all IV devices inserted by the IV access team and keep records up to date by using the databases available. The role will also provide education Trust wide about appropriate ongoing care for all IV access devices Main duties of the job Provide high quality basic nursing care as directed by care plans, registered nurse/nursing associates senior staff including : Assistance with personal hygiene Perform a range of clinical tasks or procedures which may include; Peripheral IV access Venepuncture Capillary blood glucose monitoring Wound care management of simple wounds/basic dressings Perform observations using an automated device Transfer patients to other areas as and when required Ensure all aspects of care provided are accurately documented Demonstrates own duties to new starters Participate and promote the audit process with the department Ensure all results relative to a patients attendance are identified and filed appropriately Work with senior colleagues to develop clinical expertise and research based practice Recognise the workload of colleagues and provide support as necessary Ensure compliance with departmental and procedures Actively reflect on practice and take the opportunity to improve own competence Demonstrate commitment to develop own critical analytical skills Contribute to the application and evaluation of current research and audit findings Has regard for the resource implications of decisions Liaise and communicate with members of the multi - disciplinary team About us All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients. Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents. We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint. We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m. The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales. Date posted 17 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 408-25-245 Job locations Wirral University Teaching Hospital Arrowepark road Upton CH495PE Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description for further information about the IV Access Clinical Support Nurse position available at WUTH. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description for further information about the IV Access Clinical Support Nurse position available at WUTH. Person Specification Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training Essential NVQ Level 3 in a related subject or Lead Adult Care Apprenticeship Care Certificate Completed clinical competencies for clinical tasks and procedures as appropriate Experience working in a clinical environment Desirable Experience working in the NHS Knowledge and Skills Essential Proven problem solving skills Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Personal Attributes Essential Understand when to seek support and advice Aware of personal and professional limitations Ability to perform when under pressure Polite, Friendly, Approachable and Self-motivated Other Requirements Essential Awareness of formal audit procedures and requirements Person Specification Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training Essential NVQ Level 3 in a related subject or Lead Adult Care Apprenticeship Care Certificate Completed clinical competencies for clinical tasks and procedures as appropriate Experience working in a clinical environment Desirable Experience working in the NHS Knowledge and Skills Essential Proven problem solving skills Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Personal Attributes Essential Understand when to seek support and advice Aware of personal and professional limitations Ability to perform when under pressure Polite, Friendly, Approachable and Self-motivated Other Requirements Essential Awareness of formal audit procedures and requirements Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Wirral University Teaching Hospital Arrowepark road Upton CH495PE Employer's website https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)