Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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 Job Description

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.