Job summary Exciting Opportunity: Clinical Nurse Specialist - Vascular Access Location: Wexham Park Site Band 6 Development Role or Band 7 (Experienced Candidates) Join our dynamic Vascular Access Team as a Clinical Nurse Specialist, based at Wexham Park. This role offers a Band 6 development opportunity for those looking to advance their career, or a Band 7 position for experienced professionals. As part of the only 7-day vascular access service in the UK, you will provide expert vascular access care to both inpatients and outpatients, working collaboratively within the wider IVAS team. Main duties of the job To Support and work in conjunction with the IVAS team in the delivery of the vascular access service, working under the supervision of the vascular access senior clinical nurse specialists. The aim of this post is to provide inpatients and outpatients with bespoke vascular access including placing PICCs, ultrasound guided cannula and midlines to support vessel health and deliver safe IV therapy. The post holder will work independently under the direction of the band 7 CNS team and will report to the IVAS matron. They will have regular clinical supervision and work towards becoming a band 7 CNS in vascular access. The post holder will also support the band 3 vascular access technician in the delivery of the difficult IV access service and undertake regular audits and deliver training to ward staff. They will support the difficult IV access pathway with ultrasound guided cannulation, midline insertion and PICC insertion for inpatients and outpatients About us Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo Date posted 19 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £39,205 to £54,931 a year per annum incl HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 151-KMU192 Job locations Wexham Park Hospital Wexham Street Slough SL2 4HL Job description Job responsibilities For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy. Job description Job responsibilities For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC Registered 1st Level Nurse Registered nurse Teaching, assessing and mentorship qualification with experience in teaching individuals from a range of disciplines including nursing, medicine Desirable MSC Advanced Practice Experience Essential Substantial experience at Band 6 or 7, less experience considered if going for the Band 6 development role Experience of audit/data collection Experience of working with IV therapy and vascular access is some form Desirable Previously or currently presented information to national meetings Skills & Knowledge Essential Excellent interpersonal skills and time management Clinical skills to include - Vascular Access - Venepuncture - Cannulation - All aspects of IV therapy administration - Midlines Insertion - PICC Line Insertion - Ultrasound Guided cannulation - Immediate life Support Computer Literacy skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office package including Word, Publisher, Excel and PowerPoint Ability to work independently and as a member of multidisciplinary team Special Requirements Essential Ability to work across various sites including, but not limited to: - Frimley Park Hospital - Wrexham Park Hospital - Heatherwood Hospital Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC Registered 1st Level Nurse Registered nurse Teaching, assessing and mentorship qualification with experience in teaching individuals from a range of disciplines including nursing, medicine Desirable MSC Advanced Practice Experience Essential Substantial experience at Band 6 or 7, less experience considered if going for the Band 6 development role Experience of audit/data collection Experience of working with IV therapy and vascular access is some form Desirable Previously or currently presented information to national meetings Skills & Knowledge Essential Excellent interpersonal skills and time management Clinical skills to include - Vascular Access - Venepuncture - Cannulation - All aspects of IV therapy administration - Midlines Insertion - PICC Line Insertion - Ultrasound Guided cannulation - Immediate life Support Computer Literacy skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office package including Word, Publisher, Excel and PowerPoint Ability to work independently and as a member of multidisciplinary team Special Requirements Essential Ability to work across various sites including, but not limited to: - Frimley Park Hospital - Wrexham Park Hospital - Heatherwood Hospital 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. 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. 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 Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Address Wexham Park Hospital Wexham Street Slough SL2 4HL Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)