Job overview

The Renal Vascular Access Nurse will act as the clinical expert and professional resource working as a member of the multi-professional team, providing and developing clinical and managerial responsibility to support the renal vascular access service.  Ensure timely and appropriate formation planning of primary/secondary access to patients requiring renal replacement therapy.

To improve the outcomes of permanent vascular or peritoneal access surgery, minimise complications and maximise the longevity of the access.  To provide a nurse led assessment  of vascular access potential.  To implement evidence-based protocols and lead the surveillance of vascular access performance.  To provide consistent, integrated approach to patient care.  To be responsible for developing and monitoring standards of care, educating patients, carers and staff, ensuring practice is supported within an evidence-based framework in conjunction with the vascular access Band 7 nurse.

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

Main duties of the job

• Coordinate the care of patients referred to the renal vascular access service throughout the care pathway with the multidisciplinary team and clinical services to ensure the effective management of this group of patients.
• Accountable for own actions in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct
• Will contribute to corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.
• Highly developed communication skills enabling maintenance of a high quality service within a complex and challenging environment with often, conflicting priorities.
• Act up in the absence of the Vascular Access Band 7 Nurse for maintaining smooth and safer running of the department.

Working for our organisation

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.