Clinical Nurse Specialist (Advanced Practice) Central Venous Access

University College London Hospital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS trust in Greater London seeks a nurse specialist to join a dedicated team focused on Central Venous Catheter insertion for adult and teenage haematology and oncology patients. The role requires autonomous practice, expert clinical guidance, and the provision of education to patients and healthcare professionals. With a commitment to delivering high-quality care, this position offers an exciting opportunity to enhance patient outcomes in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse with experience in haematology and oncology.
• Demonstrated skills in central venous catheter procedures.
• Ability to lead and educate within a clinical context.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to provide expert Central Venous Catheter insertion.
• Deliver clinical and strategic leadership in a specialty area.
• Provide specialist education for patients and staff.

Skills

Central Venous Catheter insertion

Clinical leadership

Patient assessment

Education provision

Education

Relevant nursing degree

Job description

A Vacancy at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The post holder will work as one of a team of nurse specialists in providing expert and autonomous Central Venous Catheter insertion and follow up for adult and teenage haematology and oncology patients at UCH.

You will provide expert clinical, strategic, and leadership to a well-established team, including the pre-assessment of patients referred for central venous catheter insertion, expert insertion of central venous catheters while working within organisational guidelines, and deliver specialist education and information about central venous catheters for patients, carers, and colleagues.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world‑class research.

Locations

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

*UCLH top trust to work at in England- In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

This advert closes on Wednesday 28 Jan 2026.