The Hospital IV team is recruiting!
We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated and highly motivated professional to support the IV specialist practitioner. You will learn the intricacies of IV access, promote vessel health for all patients, undergo a period of training in order to achieve competence to place PICC's and occasional midlines using specialist technology and be able to refer and review chest x-rays for correct line placement.
The delivery of formal and informal structured education and training programs is an integral part of the role with the ability to act as an effective role model at all times.
You will support the IV lead practitioner to develop the IV strategy ensuring the delivery of high standards around insertion and management of vascular access devices. The IV service sits under the umbrella of the Infection Prevention & Control service team, reporting to the Associate Director of Nursing for IPC.
The successful applicant must show a sound clinical knowledge base, be enthusiastic, demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and demonstrate the ability to support others.
The post is full time (37.5 hours over 5 days) with the potential for occasional weekend working. Informal visits are welcome.
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits We Offer To You
1. Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
2. NHS pension scheme membership
3. Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
4. NHS Staff discounts
5. Cycle to work scheme
6. Salary finance – for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
7. Stockport Credit Union– for local financial advice
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Fiona Cassidy
Job title: IV lead Practitioner
Email address: fiona.cassidy@stockport.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 0161 419 4669
Penny Cotterill, Matron IP&C
penny.cotterill2@stockport.nhs.uk
0161 419 4669
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