Job Description

The Practitioner Work as part of a specialist team, will be responsible for the clinical examination and assessment of patients in order to select and insert appropriate venous access devices for patients requiring intermediate and long term intravenous therapies throughout the UHCW trust. Such therapies will include intravenous nutrition, chemotherapy and long-term antibiotics



Banding will be based on experience in Vascular access.

Closing Date:

Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.



To insert and remove medium/long-term VADs such as midlines, PICC, Hickman and Portacaths



Follow-up of patients post line insertion and supporting clinical areas in the management of all longer term vascular access devices (VAD)



Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of evidenced based nursing care in relation to VAD management and acces



To provide specialist advice and work closely with all members of the multi professional teams throughout UHCW NHS Trust in relation to VAD management and access



To review and update the Trust VAD protocols



To review and coordinate, or where necessary establish appropriate training is in place for all healthcare professionals involved in VAD management



To establish a process of ongoing competency testing for healthcare professionals involved in VAD management



To provide specialist support to nurses, healthcare professionals, other trust staff, patients and visitors in relation to VAD management



Participation in audit and surveillance of service delivery



Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP



Interviews for this post are due to take place 1st December 2025*



University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.



We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.



Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.



We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)



By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.



The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.



Assessment, prioritisation and scheduling of patients from in-patient wards and day case waiting list for the insertion of vascular access device



To insert and remove medium/long-term VADs such as midlines, PICC, Hickman and Portacaths



Follow-up of patients post line insertion and supporting clinical areas in the management of all longer term vascular access devices (VAD)



Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of evidenced based nursing care in relation to VAD management and access



To provide specialist advice and work closely with all members of the multi professional teams throughout UHCW NHS Trust in relation to VAD management and access



To review and update the Trust VAD protocols



To review and coordinate, or where necessary establish appropriate training is in place for all healthcare professionals involved in VAD management



To establish a process of ongoing competency testing for healthcare professionals involved in VAD management



To provide specialist support to nurses, healthcare professionals, other trust staff, patients and visitors in relation to VAD management



Participation in audit and surveillance of service deliver

Clinical Responsibilities:

To insert and remove medium/long term VADs such as midlines, PICC, Hickman and Portacaths



Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health care needs in relation to VAD management and access.



Perform advanced clinical skills in relation to VAD management and access



Collect, collate, evaluate and report information, maintaining accurate patient records. Involve patients and carers/relatives in the planning and delivery of care and development of services



Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure patient needs are met, especially in relation to ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements.



Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers/relatives, and professional across health and social services



Develop knowledge and practice in an area of work regarding VAD access and placement and management. This will include the use of specialist equipment (e.g. ultrasound)



Participation in a local and Trust wide audit process for VAD management



To assist with research and development



Contribute to the development of VAD services including placement (including placement under ultrasound), education, competency testing and audit



Contribute to quality improvement around VAD management.



Promote people's equality, diversity and rights



To organise own specialist workload



To prioritise workload of themselves and others (as required), assess performance and provide clear constructive feedback to team members



To be empathetic and reassuring when communicating highly sensitive condition related information and advice to patients, carers and relative



For further details of the role please see the attached job description.