Vascular Access Lead Nurse inLiverpool inLiverpool PUBLISHED MON 21 OCT 2024

We a seeking a motivated and experienced nurse in vascular access to join our dynamic IV access team at LUHFT. This is a cross site post across multiple bases at LUHFT and the successful candidate will be the deputy manager for the IV Access Team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with extensive experience in placing and managing various vascular access devices, who can work as part of a highly effective nurse led service. The successful candidate will provide effective leadership and management support for the team and to support the Nurse Consultant.

This role also involves service and team development to to innovate and ensure the effective delivery of the service.

The Lead Nurse will be responsible for providing a high quality, expert, holistic service for all adult patient groups across LUHFT, Lead and manage the trust wide service for delivering short and long term vascular access.Develop specialist policies and standards, monitor outcomes and provide and interpret surveillance dataCoordinate treatment room sessions for implanted port/ tunnelled line/ PICC insertion and removals and an inpatient bedside PICC/Midline insertion team.

Assess, prioritise and schedule patients referred for vascular access from both in-patient wards, OPAT and community IV service. Support clinical teams in the care and management of vascular access through education, training and monitoring of devices.Co-ordinate and further development of the IV service through providing an efficient patient pathway from initial referral to insertion or removal of appropriate longer term vascular access device.Lead and manage the IV Team to ensure efficient and effective service delivery over a 5 day working week.

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ClinicalTo oversee all aspects of the vascular access service in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary teamTo deliver clinical support in the form of PICC/Midline insertion, tunnelled line insertion and removal with the prospect of developing a nurse led port insertion serviceTo prioritise workload of the IV Team, assess performance and provide clear constructive feedback to team membersTo develop, update and work within agreed protocols for the management of set related issues, such as device insertion, removal and care and maintenance, patient group directionsTo take a leading role, in partnership with other professional colleagues, in the development of multi-professional policies, guidelines, care pathways and protocols to support the vascular access serviceVascular Access Lead Nurse Job DescriptionContribute to quality improvement around IV management.To be a point of contact and to provide advice on vascular access issues and lead by example in promoting & delivering high standards of evidence based clinical treatment and sharing clinical expertiseTo act as an effective role model and mentor for all nurses, doctors, students and health care support workers while providing advice and support to any healthcare professional as required.To maintain communication systems between referring consultants, vascular access team members and clinical departments.To ensure that effective communication structures are in place to enable patients and relatives to understand the nature of the care, treatment and progress.To maintain documentation which accurately reflects the insertion and care of vascular access device and treatment plan in accordance with local and national recommendationsTo maintain own personal and professional development in accordance with the NMCs Code of Professional Conduct and within the scope of professional practice. Also be aware of the scope of practice and professional development of service team membersTo lead in the development of clinical audits, nursing audits and systems to support evidence based practiceTo lead a Trust wide audit and surveillance process for IV managementTo assist with research and developmentManagerial/Leadership.Responsible for managing the workload of the vascular access service, working closely with members of the multidisciplinary team trust wide.Organise, plan and manage own workload and the workload of the service. Ensure off duty/ annual leave arrangements provide adequate cover for the team.To ensure a safe environment for patient care that is underpinned by Health and Safety policies and guidelines.To report accidents/incidents to the Risk Management Group, and participate in the investigation of same in accordance with Trust policies, taking corrective action where appropriate.To investigate complaints and formulate reports as requiredTo ensure infection control policies are fully implemented.Vascular Access Lead Nurse Job DescriptionParticipate in the recruitment and selection of new staff as required.Responsible for maintaining and analysing data relating to service delivery, activity and progress and presenting to relevant committees, groups on board to ward level e.g. insertion data, complication dataResponsible for making recommendations, providing advice and able to prepare strategic reports/ briefings for the relevant meetings, Committees as required.To ensure the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources; make recommendations regarding supplies and equipment in relation to IV management and access.Education and DevelopmentTo provide verbal and written information for patients, and their carers to enable them to understand the nature of the care, treatment and progress.To work collaboratively with trust wide nursing staff to develop skills and knowledge in relation to vascular access devices and their care.To act as a resource of expert advice for all healthcare professionals and other interested parties.To lead in the training of health care professionals in relation to the vascular access service and devices placedResponsible for planning and leading specialist nursing service provision including their education and training.To record and report activity relating to training and education delivered by the IV team and evaluate sessions to maintain a high quality service.To develop, lead and participate in research programmes within the vascular access service and disseminate findings locally and nationally.To collate, provide audit and research data to aid planning and monitoring of clinical care and service provision.Clinical GovernanceTo develop specialist policies, standards and guidelines in own specialist area.To evaluate with others the effectiveness of any changes and how these have improved services.To propose policy of service changes which impact beyond own area of activity.Identify need for, and undertake, research, clinical audit, benchmarking and equipment trials, in order to improve effectiveness of patient care in relation to IV management and access.Vascular Access Lead Nurse Job DescriptionDisseminate research and audit findings through presentation to professional groups and publication.Promote patient and public involvement activities in in relation to IV management and access leading to service improvement.Promote peoples equality, diversity and rightsTo ensure own actions promote quality and identify and manage any risksTo lead in setting and maintaining optimal standards of clinical practice in relation to IV insertion and managementTo keep up to date and act consistently with quality standards and guidelines within their own clinical area and associated areasTo evaluate and review the quality of their own work, and where necessary make the appropriate improvementsTo have an understanding of the quality agenda and how standards of care can be maintainedTo monitor the quality of work in own area, raise quality issues and related risks and bring to the attention of othersTo lead others in understanding how their practice should change to improve qualityTo participate in Trustwide Clinical Governance arrangementsTo ensure that essential information on the patients condition and progress is recorded by self and team members appropriately according to NMC guidelines.To participate in the identification of future workforce requirementsTo participate in disciplinary and grievance procedures if requiredRegistered Nurses at Aintree have a responsibility to;Maintain active status on NMC registerAct always in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct and guiding documentsAdhere to Trust Policy and ProcedureMaintain up to date skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of professional issuesMaintain a professional portfolioTo participate in the appraisal process for themselves and othersTo identify, report and address poor performance issuesVascular Access Lead Nurse Job DescriptionTo diffuse challenging behavior, ensuring that the situation is managed in a sensitive way.This job description is an outline of the role and function. 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