Vascular Access Clinical Specialist | Barts Health NHS Trust

Barts Health NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare provider is seeking an experienced individual for a specialized role in vascular access procedures. The position requires undertaking PICC, THL, and Hickman line insertions while supporting the Interventional Radiology department. Ideal candidates have extensive training and experience in vascular access, including developed motor skills and the ability to concentrate effectively. Closing date for applications is September 28, 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in vascular access procedures such as PICC and Hickman Lines required.
• Extensive training and experience with high concentration needed.

Responsibilities

• Undertake line insertion procedures.
• Support Interventional Radiology department.

Skills

Vascular access procedures

Concentration

Motor skills

Job description

Overview

We are looking to recruit an experienced, motivated individual to join our unique and highly specialised team. This post is primarily aimed at those individuals already undertaking vascular access procedures and is open to applications from both Nurses and Radiographers.

Role and Responsibilities

This service is being established to undertake the majority of the line insertion procedures (PICC, THL, Hickman Lines). You would also rotate through Interventional Radiology but primarily work in the new Vascular Access service. The aim of this role is to support the Interventional Radiology department by having Vascular Access Practitioners undertaking some cases, rather than an Interventional Radiology Consultant or SPR.

Training and skill requirements include extensive training and experience, with a high degree of concentration, and finely developed motor skills.

About Barts Health and the Workplace

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers. The Royal London Hospital is the largest of five hospitals that make up Barts Health and is home to an internationally renowned medical school and one of the UK’s biggest children’s hospitals. The Trust operates in East London with a focus on providing high standards of patient safety and compassionate care.

Values and Environment

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. We strive to live by our WeCare values and promote inclusion, ensuring every staff member has a sense of belonging.

Contacts for Further Details / Informal Visits

IR Modality Lead — [e-mail]
IR Matron — [e-mail]

Closing Date

This advert closes on Sunday 28 Sep 2025