Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is committed to delivering Excellent, Compassionate and Respectful care across our three acute hospital sites. As part of our ongoing transformation to improve quality, reduce harm, and enhance patient experience, we are seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist in Vascular Access to join our specialist team PiCC & Vascular Access based at Southend Hospital.
This is a key leadership role supporting the Trust’s ambition to provide safe, timely, and equitable vascular access for all patients. You will work autonomously as an expert practitioner, providing advanced assessment, ultrasound‑guided vascular access insertion, and specialist advice for patients with complex needs. We work in alignment with the NIVAS 2026 Standards to ensure clinical excellence in vascular access.
Your work will directly support our trust strategic aims: improving outcomes, reducing unwarranted variation, strengthening patient flow, and ensuring every patient receives care that is excellent, delivered with compassion, and grounded in respect.
Be committed to a team working approach
Have a professional approach towards patients relatives & colleagues
Be an effective communicator
Be innovative and enthusiastic
Be willing to participate in service development
Be keen to undertake personal professional development
Responsibilities for this role include ensuring the timely selection and insertion of the most appropriate vascular access device for each patient, such as PICC lines, midlines, or ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous cannulas, based on individual clinical need. The post holder will undertake expert assessment of all patients referred to the vascular access service, using advanced clinical judgement to determine the most suitable course of action. They will provide specialist education and clear, accessible information regarding vascular access devices to patients, colleagues and other healthcare professionals, supporting safe and effective care within the scope of the service.
The role also involves the skilled insertion of PICC lines, midlines and other central venous access devices in accordance with agreed clinical guidelines and following appropriate training. In addition, the post holder will be responsible for planning and delivering appropriate follow-up care for patients after device insertion to ensure optimal outcomes and minimise complications. Active participation in audit, service review and ongoing evaluation is required to maintain high standards and support continuous improvement.
Furthermore, the individual will offer specialist advice and professional support to patients, colleagues and other healthcare professionals both within and outside the organisation, contributing to multidisciplinary care.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be.
Are you looking for an exciting new role using your unique qualities? Then we want to hear from you?
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
