Job summary An opportunity has opened up for a venous access nurse to join the vascular service. They do not require to be able to insert peripherally inserted catheters (picc) or mid lines, that will be taught to the successful candidate. The role is across Pilgrim and Lincoln, where we deliver clinics. The successful candidate will teach ward staff care and maintenance of the lines and also be the first port of call for any concerns from the wards. They need to have good communication skills, and be able to drive. This post will commence from May 2025 Main duties of the job Are you up for a new exciting challenge? Then this job if for you, it is a multifaceted role, including developing and progressing an already established central vascular access facilities which exists at pilgrim hospital and expending it to include Lincoln county. This will include learning to insert Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter and other vascular access lines, along with developing your own teaching packages. An exciting opportunity for a Health care professional to develop a service further. This role will introduce the candidate to new clinical challenges along with an exciting role that can have a direct effect on improving vascular line care within the trust. About us The base for this role will be pilgrim hospital as that is where the vascular unit is based. The team is one venous access nurse and two health care support workers. The extended vascular team - who this job reports to: nurse Consultant Advanced clinical practitioner. Along with three advanced clinical practitioners to support your training Date posted 29 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 357-PR-1886-24 Job locations pilgrim Hospital Pilgrim Hospital, Sibsey Road Boston PE21 9QS Job description Job responsibilities The is an exciting opportunity in which the successful candidate will be taught to insert midlines and peripherally inserted catheters (PICC) lines. These lines are utilised for a variety of patients within ULTH. We run clinics across Pilgrim and Lincoln through the week. We also go to Grantham hospital as and when they require lines or assistance with teaching staff. The successful candidate, will need to manage their own work load, managing the patients they have on the clinic that day, along with checking for any urgent referrals that come through via email. It is an exciting and rewarding job. The successful candidate will be able to help mould the service to the requirement of the Trust Job description Job responsibilities The is an exciting opportunity in which the successful candidate will be taught to insert midlines and peripherally inserted catheters (PICC) lines. These lines are utilised for a variety of patients within ULTH. We run clinics across Pilgrim and Lincoln through the week. We also go to Grantham hospital as and when they require lines or assistance with teaching staff. The successful candidate, will need to manage their own work load, managing the patients they have on the clinic that day, along with checking for any urgent referrals that come through via email. It is an exciting and rewarding job. The successful candidate will be able to help mould the service to the requirement of the Trust Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC registration Teaching qualification (ENB998 or equivalent) Evidence of commitment to personal development and training Mandatory training up to date Basic Life Support Desirable previous experience in insertion of PICC lines previous experience Essential experience within a clinic setting experience teaching colleagues, peers Administration of Intravenous drugs Cannulation Skills Desirable writing protocols venous access management Administration of local anaesthesia IRMER Course evidence of particular: knowleedge, skills, aptitudes Essential Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework specific requirements Essential work on own initiative (autonomously) to work within a team to be flexible Commitment to own professionally development. Commitment to the ongoing service development. Ability to plan and prioritise care Desirable Demonstrate commitment to departmental and Trust wide initiatives Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC registration Teaching qualification (ENB998 or equivalent) Evidence of commitment to personal development and training Mandatory training up to date Basic Life Support Desirable previous experience in insertion of PICC lines previous experience Essential experience within a clinic setting experience teaching colleagues, peers Administration of Intravenous drugs Cannulation Skills Desirable writing protocols venous access management Administration of local anaesthesia IRMER Course evidence of particular: knowleedge, skills, aptitudes Essential Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework specific requirements Essential work on own initiative (autonomously) to work within a team to be flexible Commitment to own professionally development. Commitment to the ongoing service development. Ability to plan and prioritise care Desirable Demonstrate commitment to departmental and Trust wide initiatives 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust Address pilgrim Hospital Pilgrim Hospital, Sibsey Road Boston PE21 9QS Employer's website https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)