We are looking for a dynamic, autonomous practitioner with a passion for Central Venous Access Devices (CVADs) and Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) to join our team. Proficiency in the use of ultrasound scan guidance in the insertion of Vascular access Devices (VADs) is essential, including experience as a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) & Midline placer.

The Nurse Led Vascular Access Service (NLVAS) & Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) service provides a comprehensive elective service to adult in-patients and outpatients at The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Oversees the governance and practice associated with OPAT and NLVAS insertion, care, and maintenance across sites. The hub for the service is based at the Royal Free Site and the post holder is expected to provide a NLVAS service for two days per week at the Chase Farm site.

The OPAT service comprises of a multi-disciplinary team that facilitates the OPAT pathways for patients requiring mid-long-term IV antibiotics in community settings.Proficiency in OPAT modalities and processes is essential, and the post holder must have experience of working in OPAT. The post holder will have responsibility for complication management and ensuring best practice is adhered to throughout the organisation.

Main duties of the job

This is a two-part role comprising of both Vascular Access (VA) and Outpatients Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT). The role sits in the Nurse-led Vascular Access (NLVAS) & OPAT service.

The main purpose of this role is:

• Providing a reactive and comprehensive patient centred VA insertion service.
• Providing a responsive and comprehensive OPAT service facilitating safe discharges into the community and maintaining Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) in the Organisation.

About us

This is an exciting time to be working at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation one of the biggest NHS Trusts in the UK, delivering care to more than 1.6 million people a year through our three main hospitals: Barnet, Chase Farm and Royal Free.

A vacancy has arisen within the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Vascular Access & OPAT Team. The post will be based at the Royal Free Hospital Site and will involve working two days a week at Chase Farm hospital to provide a vascular access insertion service.

Vascular access and OPAT services are a recognised and growing speciality nationally.is and we at the Royal Free London Hospitals are looking for suitable candidates to join our team.

We are looking for someone who is looking for a new challenge and keen to expand their skills and knowledge into the field of Vascular Access and OPAT. Sound knowledge and understanding of Vascular Access and OPAT is required and training will be provided for the practical skills.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an expanding team and develop new skills.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information on this role.

The post holder will support the Lead Nurse in the day-to-day management of a complex cohort of patients requiring NLVAS and OPAT and assist the Lead Nurse in implementing strategies:

to reduce clinical risk

for informal and formal training & education

Clinical audit

Person Specification

Education & Professional Qualifications

Essential

• First level registration
• First level degree in nursing
• Evidence of post-registration education/qualification relevant to specialty
• Mentorship qualification

Desirable

• Non-Medical/Supplemental Prescriber
• Evidence of ANP qualification or working towards

Experience

Essential

• Significant post registration experience of working in an acute hospital setting.
• Experience in using ultrasound guidance to insert Vascular Access Devices
• Experience in working within an OPAT MDT
• Experience in training patients for Home IV Therapy
• Evidence of experience in participating/conducting audits
• Evidence of skills in managing junior staff
• Experience of teaching pre- and post-registration students, colleagues and members of the multiprofessional disciplines
• Experience in working autonomously in managing complex caseloads
• Experience in handling difficult scenarios with patients, relatives and members of the multidisciplinary team

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the trust values

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free London NHS Trust

Pond street

London

NW3 2QG

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