Clinical Nurse Specialist (Vascular Access)

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Clinical Nurse Specialist (Vascular Access), South Molton

Client:

Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

Job Description:

Role Summary

• To actively lead and manage the Vascular Access services across Northern services.
• To provide a specialist clinical and educational role to all areas of the Trust (North specific) in relation to IV practice.
• To coordinate and provide an IV device assessment and placement service in response to need within the Trust.

About the Role

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities, please click the link below.

More detail about the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered nurse to lead the development of an innovative new IV service across the Trust. You will be managing a small team working alongside clinical teams to lead and insert vascular access devices and deliver vascular access care. Accountable to the Matron in Critical Care, you will provide expert education and advice at strategic and operational levels to promote patient-centred quality care.

We are looking for an individual with excellent leadership, liaison, teaching, and reporting skills, as well as proven experience in a range of IV therapy and cannulation. Working collaboratively with clinical teams, learning and development, infection control, and other professionals across the Trust. A passion for promoting best practice in vascular access to reduce the risk of line-related complications. Ability to insert midlines and peripherally inserted central catheters is preferred but not essential as full training and supervision will be provided. Ability to travel to other locations as required.

Progression to Band 7 once meeting all Vascular Access competencies with complete sign-off.

Working hours per week:

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information, please contact: Helen Marshall-Hawley, ICU Clinical Matron.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognize the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status, including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Trust was established in April 2, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern, and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over , staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than , people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon. Some of our specialist services extend as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist, and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across various settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and people's homes. We also offer primary care services, specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies, and strong links to local universities position us at the forefront of research and innovation, enabling us to provide world-class care to our communities.

Our values are central to everything we do. Click here to learn more.

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help shape our services during our ongoing integration journey.

Looking after our staff is important to us. We support a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and family-friendly policies.

If you're starting your NHS career, you'll begin with days of paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with service length.

You will benefit from comprehensive occupational health services, including counseling, wellbeing activities, and groups.

We aim to develop and support you and your team, possibly including funding for certifications, leadership qualifications, days off for study, CPD, or placements to enhance your skills. Wherever your NHS journey takes you, we will support your growth.

Salary isn't the only benefit. You will have access to staff discounts, technology purchase schemes, and other benefits such as:

• National discount services (Blue Light Card, Health Service Discounts)
• Salary sacrifice options, including onsite nursery at Exeter
• Car lease schemes
• The NHS Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just some of the benefits. If you're interested, we look forward to hearing from you.