Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Central Venous Access Team (CVAT) for a full time band 6 post. The CVAT team is part of Interventional Radiology (IR). We are looking for a motivated, experienced staff nurse to complement our teamYou must be a good communicator with strong interpersonal skills and be willing to undertake training specific to the requirements of the service. You will be able to work on your own initiative and as part of the team. We are looking for a colleague with experience of caring for children with CVADs and the experience of how to trouble-shoot the problems that arise. Knowledge of the working as on the ward will be useful & the ability to juggle the multiple demands required in the CVAT role.Working along your CVAT colleagues, you will use your teaching skills and clinical knowledge to enhance the learning environment, facilitate staff knowledge & development to promote quality improvement of patient care.We pride ourselves in being a supportive working environment, where excellence flourishes. We can offer regular appraisals, clinical supervision, support and training in a busy working environment with a fun friendly team, as well as opportunities to progress in your roleThe post involves a weekday service, with no out of hour's service. Currently the working hours are 08:00-18:00 weekdays with a four day work pattern to meet the needs of the service.
Main duties of the job
- To be a highly competent, knowledgeable, and visible practitioner within the specialty ensuring the provision of excellent, evidence- based nursing care for the children, young people and their families at all times
- To be a clinical expert in the maintenance, care and salvage of Central Venous Access Devices (CVADs) with the support of the CVAT Team Lead on the wards within the Trust
- Be a visible presence on the wards daily to engage staff in effective communication with the CVAT team and enable early assessment of all central vascular access problems
- Supporting patients & resolving CVAD related problems within the trust & in the community with appropriate review on the wards as required.
- To assess all referrals to IR for CVAD procedures and prepare the patients so they are ready for their procedures
- To work with the Practice Education team with the planning, implementation and evaluation of training and education programmes
- To foster an environment conducive to learning, enquiry, and research
- Participate in the collection of data to support audit of practice - locally, nationally and internationally
- Support and participate in nursing research within specialist area of practice
- Assist in the co-ordination of trials within specialist area of practice
- Establish and maintain internal and external links in order to promote and develop the service
- Contribute to the development of specialist service in collaboration with the team
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Registered with the NMC as an RN-Child
- Relevant Honours degree
- Assessing and mentoring qualification
- Evidence of ongoing, dynamic, CPD, with demonstrable clinical competencies, relevant to area of clinical practice
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experienced and current IV practitioner, knowledge of a wide range of IVs & administration techniques
- Through knowledge and understanding of inpatient ward CVAD & IV care for patients
- Experience in and knowledge of the use and care of Hickman, PICCs and Venous Ports
- Experience of managing basic problems with CVADs, troubleshooting these problems
- Experience of managing basic problems with CVADs, troubleshooting these problems
- Evidence of working with children / young people and families to improve patient experience
- Knowledge of clinical governance and improvement agenda
- Awareness of evidence-based practice and current research
- Safeguarding Children procedures
Desirable
- Experience in and knowledge of the use and care of apheresis catheters and haemodialysis catheter
- Experience of managing problems with CVADs, troubleshooting these problems independently in current role
- Experience of helping to run a service and managing care
- Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints and implementation of subsequent learning
- Experience of utilizing research and audit
Skills/Abilities
Desirable
- Competent in the administration of thrombolytic for catheter occlusions
- Competent in the repair of Groshong PICCs
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Registered with the NMC as an RN-Child
- Relevant Honours degree
- Assessing and mentoring qualification
- Evidence of ongoing, dynamic, CPD, with demonstrable clinical competencies, relevant to area of clinical practice
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experienced and current IV practitioner, knowledge of a wide range of IVs & administration techniques
- Through knowledge and understanding of inpatient ward CVAD & IV care for patients
- Experience in and knowledge of the use and care of Hickman, PICCs and Venous Ports
- Experience of managing basic problems with CVADs, troubleshooting these problems
- Experience of managing basic problems with CVADs, troubleshooting these problems
- Evidence of working with children / young people and families to improve patient experience
- Knowledge of clinical governance and improvement agenda
- Awareness of evidence-based practice and current research
- Safeguarding Children procedures
Desirable
- Experience in and knowledge of the use and care of apheresis catheters and haemodialysis catheter
- Experience of managing problems with CVADs, troubleshooting these problems independently in current role
- Experience of helping to run a service and managing care
- Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints and implementation of subsequent learning
- Experience of utilizing research and audit
Skills/Abilities
Desirable
- Competent in the administration of thrombolytic for catheter occlusions
- Competent in the repair of Groshong PICCs
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Great Ormond Street Hospital
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
