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Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
Our purpose:
Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran.
Our values:
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What you will do:
In collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team, the post holder will be accountable for the overall assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of the Vascular Access Service working within the professional standards held in the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
You will support the lead vascular nurse specialist in the continuous assessment, creation and monitoring of new and established vascular access within the whole of the renal services within Ayrshire and Arran which includes the Kidney care specialist team, Haemodialysis, home haemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, ward 2F and night shift. They will be delegated responsibilities by the lead vascular specialist nurse responsible for managing and coordinating vascular imaging, surveillance, creation and timely referrals as well as working independently across two hospital sites.
The main role is to improve vascular access survival, increase AVF rates and reduce hospital admissions from complications arising from it.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
- You will be a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
- Extensive post registration experience in all aspects of renal replacement therapy and vascular access.
- Evidence of further training in vascular access therapies would be essential.
- An in –depth working knowledge of all types of vascular access is essential as well as an understanding of nationally agreed policies and guidelines/targets.
- Excellent cannulation skills.
- Able to perform vascular access assessment, monitoring and evaluate while being able to identify any access flow problems.
- Working knowledge of transonic and ultrasound machine.
- Excellent infection control role model and completion of cleanliness champion is desirable.
- Well developed written and verbal communication skills.
- Be able to supervise and provide a teaching role to students and junior staff.
- Good computer skills are essential i.e. emails, word documents, powerpoint presentations, athena, internet.
- Working knowledge of SERPR.
- Excellent skills in research and audit.
- Working knowledge of NHS Ayrshire & Arran policies and Procedures.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours:
34 Hours per week - Shift pattern of Mon/Tue/Thur/Fri
Driving Licence/Car Ownership:
Car licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact: Andrew.paton@aapct.scot.nhs.uk or 01563 825133
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