Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage. We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager. Job overview We are looking to recruit an experienced and motivated individual to join our unique and highly specialised team. This post is primarily aimed at those individuals already undertaking vascular access procedures and is open to applications from both Nurses and Radiographers. This service is being established to undertake the majority of the line insertion procedures (PICC, THL, Hickman Lines). You would also rotate through Interventional Radiology but primarily work in the new Vascular Access service. The IR department at RLH undertakes a wide range of endovascular, renal, HPB and neuro procedures, and you would receive advanced training to form a part of the team. The Royal London Hospital is the largest of five hospitals that make up Barts Health. The hospital is home to an internationally renowned medical school and one of the biggest children's hospitals in the UK. The hospital is also home to the London Air Ambulance, providing world leading trauma and emergency care, which brings its own unique challenges. We are located in the heart of East London, and with everything this area has to offer you are sure to find the local environment both stimulating and inspiring. Our local population has significant health needs, and we are committed to changing lives, which is our trust mission statement. The range and breadth of experience to be gained from working in this environment is unrivalled across the capital and the country. Main duties of the job The aim of this role is to support the Interventional Radiology department by having Vascular Access Practitioners undertaking some cases, rather than an Interventional Radiology Consultant or SPR. The role requires extensive training and experience, with a high degree of concentration, and finely developed motor skills. Working for our organisation Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. Detailed job description and main responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria BSc in Healthcare based subject Current professional registration (NMC, HCPC) Extensive clinical experience in Interventional Radiology Participation in audit/clinical governance. MSc or equivalent experience. Experience Essential criteria postgraduate experience with specialist training and knowledge Practical experience in undertaking advanced practice procedures Desirable criteria Competent to perform IV injections and cannulation (or willing to undergo training). Skills Essential criteria Able to undertake advanced practice procedures including PICC, THL, Hickman lines. Provide specialist clinical training and undertake presentations, both within the dept and nationally in conferences and workshops. Be confident to work autonomously within scope of knowledge and experience. Plan, prioritise and organise your own and department workload. Be committed to self-development and continued professional development. Demonstrate ability to work under pressure in an unpredictable working environment, maintaining a calm and professional attitude. Work flexibly in a variety of situations. Demonstrate knowledge and ability to ensure compliance with quality system. Work confidently within the multidisciplinary team Able to communicate highly complex and/or sensitive information to a range of audiences, including patients, staff, and external partners Visa Sponsorship Information Recent changes to UK immigration policy on the Health and Care Visa and Skilled Worker Visa could mean that this role is not eligible for sponsorship or that you may not meet the eligibility criteria. Sponsorship can only be offered if this post and any individual offered employment meet all the Home Office's requirements under the UK Skilled Worker visa scheme. If you are applying from outside the UK or will require sponsorship, please mention this clearly in your application. To be eligible for sponsorship, the following conditions must be met: Eligible role : The position must be on the UK Skilled Worker visa list. You can check your eligibility here: -