Job overview
The post holder will work as a team member in Vascular Specialist Nursing service in conjunction with the medical team. They will have a full range of clinical and managerial support duties with a primary responsibility for providing advanced clinical care in the management of vascular patients at a ward and outpatient clinic level.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will carry continuing responsibility for a defined caseload, including the setting of standards of care, assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. The post holder will provide specialised nursing advice specific to the Specialist Vascular Nursing service and their patient group.
The post holder will contribute to the development of the speciality service as well as contributing to the strategic direction of nursing within the Trust.
The post holder will manage and lead a specialist team and be responsible for the effective use of resources within the clinical team.
Working for our organisation
Trust Information Pack:
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
1. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
2. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
3. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
4. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
5. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
6. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
7. Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: .
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
8. Registered Nurse (Level 1)
9. Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
10. Post registration qualification in specialty
Desirable criteria
11. First Level Degree Education
12. Extended/Supplementary Prescribing
Special Knowledge
Essential criteria
13. Specialist knowledge relevant of the field of practice underpinned by theory and relevant practical experience
Experience
Essential criteria
14. Experience at Band 6 level or equivalent within specialty
15. Managing Staff
Desirable criteria
16. Service development and/or change management