Vascular Access Nurse Specialist — Advanced Practice

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Oxford is seeking a Vascular Access Nurse to act as the clinical expert within the Vascular Access team, assessing patients and selecting and inserting suitable venous access devices for intermediate and long-term treatments. You will support follow-up care and education.

The role requires advanced practice, autonomous decision-making, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams; you will maintain documentation to NMC standards and, where

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with UK NMC registration.
• Experience with vascular access devices is preferred.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to patient-centred care and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Insert vascular access devices within competence.
• Plan and manage complete episodes of care, coordinating with others.
• Maintain patient documentation to NMC requirements.
• Provide expert care on all OUH sites on a rotational basis.
• Educate patients and staff on vascular access care.

Skills

Autonomous practice

Clinical assessment

Vascular access devices

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

NMC registration

Tools

Non-Medical Prescribing (NMC)

Job description

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Oxford is seeking a Vascular Access Nurse to act as the clinical expert within the Vascular Access team, assessing patients and selecting and inserting suitable venous access devices for intermediate and long-term treatments. You will support follow-up care and education.

The role requires advanced practice, autonomous decision-making, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams; you will maintain documentation to NMC standards and, where