Vascular Access Associate Practitioner - Chelsea, United Kingdom - The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

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Chelsea, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Description

The Vascular Access Associate Practitioner will support clinically and administratively the Vascular Access Team in the provision and delivery of a comprehensive Vascular Access Service to The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust.

Clinical tasks to be undertaken by the Vascular Access Associate Practitioner's will be specific to the clinical area and both the Associate Practitioner and the Lead Vascular Access Nurse are responsible for ensuring competency.

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 and learning and development opportunities.

We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

Clinical Responsibility

These responsibilities will be carried out under the guidance of the Vascular Access Nurses

Ensure referrals made for Vascular Access follow the correct pathway in an effective and timely manner considering clinical need and urgency.
Liaise with members of the multiprofessional team in order to deliver a timely and appropriate Vascular Access service.
Answering telephones and dealing with enquiries and/or taking messages.
Assist in the preparation of clinical equipment/ clinical unit set up in order to assist the Vascular Access nursing team.
Be responsible for ensuring that all patient details are checked on the patient's arrival and updated on the system (i.e. ethnic, GP, demographic and copying of letters)
Direct/escort patients to appropriate clinical areas when required.
Assist with the monitoring and recovery of patients as delegated by the Vascular Access nursing team.
Contribute to the save moving and handling of patients.
Transferring laboratory specimens to laboratory.

Education and Development Responsibility

Identify the boundaries of the Associate Practitioner role and work within these limitations.
Identify personal and learning requirements to determine a personal developmental plan.
Undertake regular mandatory training in accordance with trust policy.
Work as part of a team and be sensitive to others and their personal believes and preferences.

- care

Develop relationships with all key members of the multidisciplinary team and value them as individuals.
To act as an advocate for staff, patients and relatives at all times
Participate in yearly Performance and Development Reviews.

Communication and Working Relationships

Work as a member of the Vascular Access Team.
Promote a safe clinical environment for all patients, visitors and staff
Assist with any local or trust initiatives to ensure the continuous improvement of the quality of services and safeguarding of high standards of care.
Communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
Adapt communication methods when working with people who may have communication difficulties
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team.