Job Description

This post is an integral member of the Intravenous (IV) Team, supporting and assisting the other team members in the delivery of the IV services and providing advice within the competencies of the role.



Under the main duties and responsibilities listed below the post holder will report to the senior nurses within the IV Team, however the post requires a reasonable degree of autonomy as they will be working without direct supervision, for which it is incumbent upon the post holder to recognise the extent of their knowledge and expertise and seek advice as required. For example freedom to choose vascular access sites and freedom to refer patients to other practitioners, but will seek support from vascular access team or other staff as required.



Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.



We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.



UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.



For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.



Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.



For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page .



Clinical



To perform assigned tasks involving direct patient care.

To assist the First Level Registered Nurse to provide effective intravenous therapy and care.

To assist in making the most efficient and economical use of available resources.

To work with colleagues in an open and cooperative manner.

Redress midlines.

Remove midlines.

Prepare for midline and PICC placement as required.

Assist with PICC and midline placement as required.

To develop rapport with patients to encourage their interest and participation.

Carry out initial assessments requested by the registered nurse concerning the vascular access history of a patient and feedback accordingly.

Complete aftercare as required.

Ensure the patient gives informed consent prior to clinical intervention.

To support the surveillance and audit function of the team including;

Collection and inputting of IV surveillance data

Inputting data into electronic databases and produce simple reports as required

Undertake observation of IV procedures and measures as part of audit, as directed by the IV team.

Ensure the monitoring of stock control and keep IV nurses informed To maintain patient confidentiality.

Demonstrate effective communication skills with patients, relatives and all staff.

Ensure that relevant information is communicated to the multi-professional team.

To form professional relationships within the vascular access team and multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively.

To have professional relationships with patients and communicate with them in a clear and appropriate manner.

Negotiate with patients and families as required with regard to the clinical intervention about to be undertaken.

To be involved in the provision of advice to patients, carers and relevant personnel within the boundaries of the training provided.

To obtain and feedback information to the registered nurse concerning a

patients intravenous experience (both current and possible future needs).

Effectively use the bleep system to respond to patients intravenous therapy and care needs.

To attend team meetings.

Complete precise documentation related to patient care given.

To complete relevant intravenous therapy and care documentation.

Ensure that up to date written patient records and vascular access team computerised records are maintained.

To document interventions effectively within the Nursing records, liaising with the IV nurses and ward staff to ensure information is updated Be involved with photocopying/filing as directed



Clinical Governance / Quality



Adhere to Trust Policy and Procedure.

Maintain up to date skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of professional issues



Education and training development



Ensure own compliance with regard to mandatory training.

Participate in development of self and others

Identify personal learning requirements

Participate in yearly performance and development reviews

Education and Development of others;

Demonstrate IV management techniques to clinical and non-clinical staff

To be a champion for infection prevention and control procedures and to challenge poor practice

Be involved in training packages within the sphere of practice

Support the registered nurse with the development of the IV link practitioner group.



Equality and Diversity



It is the responsibility of every member of staff to understand our equality and diversity commitments and statutory obligations under current equality legislation (the Equality Act 2010) and to:

Act in ways that support equality and diversity and recognises the importance of people's rights in accordance with legislation, policies, procedures and good practice;

Valuing people as individuals and treating everyone with dignity and respect, consideration and without prejudice, respecting diversity and recognising peoples expressed beliefs, preferences and choices in working with others and delivering appropriate services;

Recognise and report behaviour that undermines equality under Trust policy. Be consciously aware of own behaviour and encourage the same levels of behaviour in colleagues. Acknowledge others' different perspectives and recognise the diverse needs and experiences of everyone they come into contact with. With the support of managers develop an equality and diversity objective through the personal development review process.

Values and Behaviours



We are Caring

We are kind to each other and always show compassion to ourselves and others.

We know we are doing this when:

We are always kind and compassionate to ourselves, our patients, families and colleagues; We recognise and appreciate each other, taking pride in working here and our contribution to success; We are professional and always seek to deliver the best standards of care.

We are Fair

We treat people equitably and value their differences.

We know we are doing this when:

We value everyone for their unique contribution and we embrace diversity; We are confident in speaking up and we support all our colleagues to do the same; We are open and honest.

We Are Innovative

We work as a team to continuously improve the way we deliver and transform health care.

We know we are doing this when:

We continuously improve the services we deliver and pioneer new ways of doing things; We learn from mistakes, striving to ensure we get things right first time; We create and share knowledge with each other, patients and our professional communities.

Infection Prevention & Control



All staff will adhere to infection control policies and procedures at all times and carry out role specific duties as per roles and responsibilities.



Confidentiality



Confidentiality/Data Protection regarding all personal information and Trust activity must be maintained at all times (both in and out of working hours). All staff should ensure that they are familiar with and adhere to all Trust privacy, confidentiality and security policies and procedures. Any breach of confidentiality will be taken seriously and appropriate disciplinary action taken.



Freedom of Information



In accordance with Freedom of Information and other associated legislation, the Trust may be

required to make public recorded information available upon a request, or do this as part of a publication scheme. Please note, that in your public role, your name or job role may be contained in a document that is published in accordance with such legislation.



Management of Risk & Health and Safety



All employees have a duty to take reasonable care to avoid injury to themselves or to others and to co-operate with the Trust in meeting its statutory requirements.

All employees will proactively contribute to the management of risk by identifying hazards in the workplace which have the potential to cause harm, raising issues of concern and risk to the appropriate level.



Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults



All trust employees are required to act in such a way that at all times safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults. Familiarisation with and adherence to trust Safeguarding policies is an essential requirement of all employees, as is participation in related mandatory/statutory training.



IT Skills



All staff are expected to have or to gain a minimum of basic level IT skills to enable them to use the Trust IT systems to support Trust services and needs. All staff should be familiar with relevant IT systems and security policies and procedures.



Records Management



All staff are personally responsible for record keeping. A record is anything that contains information in any medium e.g. paper, tapes, computer information, etc. which have been created or gathered as a result of any NHS activity. All individuals within the Trust are responsible for any records they create or use. Please ensure that records are retained in accordance with the Records Management Policy and are stored in a manner that allows them to be easily located in the event of a Freedom of Information (FOI) request.



Information Quality



All staff must ensure complete and accurate data is collected to the highest standard at all times. Data collection should be supported by adequate documentation and processes should be regularly reviewed. Staff should ensure that processes conform to national standards and are fit for purpose. All staff should comply with the Information Quality Policy.



Professional Responsibility



As per any required registration & LUHFT policy.



Clinical Responsibility



To be involved in the provision of advice to patients, carers and relevant personnel within the boundaries of the training provided.

Carry out initial assessments requested by the registered nurse concerning the vascular access history of a patient and feedback accordingly.



Administration Responsibility



n/a



Research



Participates in audit



HR Management



Demonstrates own duties to others



Financial Responsibility



Orders stocks and supplies



Change of



The duties outlined above are not intended to be exhaustive and may change as the needs of the department alter in line with current agendas. This job description will be subject to periodic review and amendment in accordance with the needs of the Trust.