Vascular Access Lead Nurse

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical
 To oversee all aspects of the vascular access service in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team
 To deliver clinical support in the form of PICC/Midline insertion, tunnelled line insertion and removal with the prospect of developing a nurse led port insertion service
 To prioritise workload of the IV Team, assess performance and provide clear constructive feedback to team members
To develop, update and work within agreed protocols for the management of set related issues, such as device insertion, removal and care and maintenance, patient group directions
 To take a leading role, in partnership with other professional colleagues, in the development of multi-professional policies, guidelines, care pathways and protocols to support the vascular access service
Vascular Access Lead Nurse Job Description
 Contribute to quality improvement around IV management.
 To be a point of contact and to provide advice on vascular access issues and lead by example in promoting & delivering high standards of evidence based clinical treatment and sharing clinical expertise
 To act as an effective role model and mentor for all nurses, doctors, students and health care support workers while providing advice and support to any healthcare professional as required.
 To maintain communication systems between referring consultants, vascular access team members and clinical departments.
 To ensure that effective communication structures are in place to enable patients and relatives to understand the nature of the care, treatment and progress.
 To maintain documentation which accurately reflects the insertion and care of vascular access device and treatment plan in accordance with local and national recommendations
 To maintain own personal and professional development in accordance with the NMC’s Code of Professional Conduct and within the scope of professional practice. Also be aware of the scope of practice and professional development of service team members
 To lead in the development of clinical audits, nursing audits and systems to support evidence based practice
 To lead a Trust wide audit and surveillance process for IV management
 To assist with research and development
Managerial/Leadership.
 Responsible for managing the workload of the vascular access service, working closely with members of the multidisciplinary team trust wide.
 Organise, plan and manage own workload and the workload of the service.
 Ensure off duty/ annual leave arrangements provide adequate cover for the team.
 To ensure a safe environment for patient care that is underpinned by Health and Safety policies and guidelines.
 To report accidents/incidents to the Risk Management Group, and participate in the investigation of same in accordance with Trust policies, taking corrective action where appropriate.
 To investigate complaints and formulate reports as required
 To ensure infection control policies are fully implemented.
Vascular Access Lead Nurse Job Description
 Participate in the recruitment and selection of new staff as required.
 Responsible for maintaining and analysing data relating to service delivery, activity and progress and presenting to relevant committees, groups on board to ward level e.g. insertion data, complication data
 Responsible for making recommendations, providing advice and able to prepare strategic reports/ briefings for the relevant meetings, Committees as required.
 To ensure the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources; make recommendations regarding supplies and equipment in relation to IV management and access.
Education and Development
 To provide verbal and written information for patients, and their carers to enable them to understand the nature of the care, treatment and progress.
 To work collaboratively with trust wide nursing staff to develop skills and knowledge in relation to vascular access devices and their care.
 To act as a resource of expert advice for all healthcare professionals and other interested parties.
 To lead in the training of health care professionals in relation to the vascular access service and devices placed
 Responsible for planning and leading specialist nursing service provision including their education and training.
 To record and report activity relating to training and education delivered by the IV team and evaluate sessions to maintain a high quality service.
 To develop, lead and participate in research programmes within the vascular access service and disseminate findings locally and nationally.
 To collate, provide audit and research data to aid planning and monitoring of clinical care and service provision.
Clinical Governance
 To develop specialist policies, standards and guidelines in own specialist area.
 To evaluate with others the effectiveness of any changes and how these have improved services.
 To propose policy of service changes which impact beyond own area of activity.
 Identify need for, and undertake, research, clinical audit, benchmarking and equipment trials, in order to improve effectiveness of patient care in relation to IV management and access.
Vascular Access Lead Nurse Job Description
 Disseminate research and audit findings through presentation to professional groups and publication.
 Promote patient and public involvement activities in in relation to IV management and access leading to service improvement.
 Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights
 To ensure own actions promote quality and identify and manage any risks
 To lead in setting and maintaining optimal standards of clinical practice in relation to IV insertion and management
 To keep up to date and act consistently with quality standards and guidelines within their own clinical area and associated areas
 To evaluate and review the quality of their own work, and where necessary make the appropriate improvements
 To have an understanding of the quality agenda and how standards of care can be maintained
 To monitor the quality of work in own area, raise quality issues and related risks and bring to the attention of others
 To lead others in understanding how their practice should change to improve quality
To participate in Trustwide Clinical Governance arrangements
 To ensure that essential information on the patients’ condition and progress is recorded by self and team members appropriately according to NMC guidelines
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 To participate in the identification of future workforce requirements
 To participate in disciplinary and grievance procedures if required
Registered Nurses at Aintree have a responsibility to;
Maintain active status on NMC register
Act always in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct and guiding documents
 Adhere to Trust Policy and Procedure
Maintain up to date skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of professional issues
 Maintain a professional portfolio
 To participate in the appraisal process for themselves and others
 To identify, report and address poor performance issues
Vascular Access Lead Nurse Job Description
To diffuse challenging behavior, ensuring that the situation is managed in a sensitive way.
This job description is an outline of the role and function. It is not intended to describe all specific tasks.
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