Vascular Access CNS

We are seeking a confident and adaptable practitioner with at least two years' relevant experience, advanced skills in ultrasound-guided cannulation and PICC insertion, and the ability to manage complex clinical situations independently. Excellent communication, teaching and leadership skills are essential, alongside a positive attitude, enthusiasm for supporting colleagues and a genuine commitment to teamwork. Experience with other central venous access devices would be an advantage.

If you are passionate about vascular access and ready for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.

1. To coordinate and supervise a shift, communicating effectively with members of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality, evidence-led care to patients.

2. To exercise clinical judgment and decision making about patient needs in terms of long-term goals or plans.

3. To participate fully in the day-to-day organization and running of the Vascular Access Team including the triage of referrals, PICC insertion, troubleshooting and monitoring of patients with CVADs in situ and liaison as required with other medical teams.

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Essential: - RMH Certificate in Intravenous Drug Administration or to be obtained within three months of appointment; - Be willing to undertake Trust CNS role development programme or be able to demonstrate equivalent competencies; - Recognised teaching qualification; - Diploma or Degree level study (or equivalent); - Qualification in oncology or speciality; - Registration; - Evidence of on-going professional development

Essential: - Experience in intravenous drug administration; - Experience in ultrasound cannulation guided techniques and PICC insertion; - Expert in the care and maintenance of all type of Vascular Access Devices (VADs); - Sufficient post registration professional experience in vascular access, oncology or speciality to be confident and competent in using the required skills to do the job

Desirable: - Experience in Clinical Management; - Evidence of relevant teaching experience; - Previous experience of working as a clinical nurse specialist; - Experience of audit and research

Desirable: - Evidence of effective negotiating and influencing skills