Trainee Vascular Access Practitioner | University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

UHCW NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS medical trust in Coventry is seeking a qualified practitioner to join their specialist team focused on vascular access device management. Your responsibilities will include inserting and managing devices for intravenous therapies, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, and contributing to quality improvements in patient care. This role requires a strong nursing background and the ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare professionals.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Modern facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in Vascular access management.
• Background in nursing with an emphasis on patient care.
• Knowledge of evidence-based nursing practices.

Responsibilities

• Insert and manage vascular access devices such as midlines and PICCs.
• Provide follow-up care and guidance on VAD management.
• Coordinate training for healthcare professionals on VAD protocols.

Skills

Clinical examination and assessment

Communication skills

Empathy

Team collaboration

Advanced clinical skills

Education

Nursing qualification

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

The Practitioner work as part of a specialist team, will be responsible for the clinical examination and assessment of patients in order to select and insert appropriate venous access devices for patients requiring intermediate and long term intravenous therapies throughout the UHCW trust. Such therapies will include intravenous nutrition, chemotherapy and long‑term antibiotics.

Banding will be based on experience in Vascular access.

Clinical Responsibilities

• To insert and remove medium/long‑term VADs such as midlines, PICC, Hickman and Portacaths.
• Follow‑up of patients post line insertion and supporting clinical areas in the management of all longer‑term vascular access devices (VAD).
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of evidence‑based nursing care in relation to VAD management and access.
• To provide specialist advice and work closely with all members of the multi‑professional teams throughout UHCW NHS Trust in relation to VAD management and access.
• To review and update the Trust VAD protocols.
• To review and coordinate, or where necessary, establish appropriate training for all healthcare professionals involved in VAD management.
• To establish a process of ongoing competency testing for healthcare professionals involved in VAD management.
• To provide specialist support to nurses, healthcare professionals, other trust staff, patients and visitors in relation to VAD management.
• Participation in audit and surveillance of service delivery.
• Assessment, prioritisation and scheduling of patients from in‑patient wards and day‑case waiting list for insertion of vascular access device.
• Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health‑care needs in relation to VAD management and access.
• Perform advanced clinical skills in relation to VAD management and access.
• Collect, collate, evaluate and report information, maintaining accurate patient records.
• Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure patient needs are met, especially in relation to ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements.
• Develop knowledge and practice in an area of work regarding VAD access and placement and management, including the use of specialist equipment (e.g. ultrasound).
• Participation in a local and Trust‑wide audit process for VAD management.
• Assist with research and development.
• Contribute to the development of VAD services including placement (including placement under ultrasound), education, competency testing and audit.
• Contribute to quality improvement around VAD management.
• Promote people’s equality, diversity and rights.
• Organise own specialist workload; prioritise workload of themselves and others; assess performance and provide clear constructive feedback to team members.
• Be empathetic and reassuring when communicating highly sensitive condition‑related information and advice to patients, carers and relatives.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Interviews for this post are due to take place 1st December 2025.

About the Trust

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high‑quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

This advert closes on Tuesday 25 Nov 2025.