Vascular Nurse Practitioner - Peterborough
Band 6
Job overview
Provide a specialist nursing service for any patients referred to the Trust for vascular surgery ensuring the highest standard of nursing care
Be responsible for identifying and influence patient care through expert clinical practice, management, leadership, education, research, audit, problem solving and professional activities that will improve the provision of care for patients referred to the vascular team.
Work collaboratively within the Vascular Hub and Spoke Addenbrookes team, and as a member of the multidisciplinary team to develop the role of Clinical Nurse Specialist in Vascular. This will include completing the Advanced Skills in Clinical Assessment and Non-Medical Prescribers courses.
To work closely with the Addenbrookes Vascular Consultants, wider multidisciplinary teams including wards, vascular lab, palliative care, and community teams, to prepare patients for treatment/management and also for on-going patient support.
Independently provide advice, information and support to patients, carers and staff regarding treatment plans and diagnosis.
Main duties of the job
· Uses specialist knowledge and skills to integrate assessment findings, plan, implement and evaluate individual programmes of care for vascular surgery patients in an inpatient and outpatient setting during contracted hours.
· Establishes effective working relationships with other care professionals whose role impinges on the service i.e. in patient teams, diabetic foot service, radiology and theatre teams as well as working with other nurse specialists within the vascular network
· Demonstrates specialist knowledge and skills in the speciality and shares this with others to positively influence patient care
· Challenges poor practice and inappropriate intervention in relation to specialty
· Leads practice development/improvement initiatives relates to patient journey
· Improves effectiveness and management of surveillance programmes for common vascular pathologies and treatments
· Provides specialist advice and education for patients and relatives/carers
· Develops education programmes for patients/carers to promote their understanding and evolve strategies for self-management
· Attends MDT meetings and communicates outcomes to patients and other team members when appropriate
Working for our organisation
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Provide a specialist nursing service for any patients referred to the Trust for vascular surgery ensuring the highest standard of nursing care
• Be responsible for identifying and influence patient care through expert clinical practice, management, leadership, education, research, audit, problem solving and professional activities that will improve the provision of care for patients referred to the vascular team.
• Work collaboratively within the Vascular Hub and Spoke Addenbrookes team, and as a member of the multidisciplinary team to develop the role of Clinical Nurse Specialist in Vascular. This will include completing the Advanced Skills in Clinical Assessment and Non-Medical Prescribers courses.
• To work closely with the Addenbrookes Vascular Consultants, wider multidisciplinary teams including wards, vascular lab, palliative care, and community teams, to prepare patients for treatment/management and also for on-going patient support.
• Independently provide advice, information and support to patients, carers and staff regarding treatment plans and diagnosis.
Person specification
Education
* Registered General Nurse
* Degree in Nursing
* Research module
* Teaching and mentoring qualification
* Evidence of continuous professional development and portfolio of learning
* Leadership or management module
* Willingness and ability to work towards masters degree
* ENB 176/183
* Advanced communication skills or counselling qualification
Experience
* Significant clinical experience as nurse specialist in General Surgery/Vascular services
* Evidence of leading service change
* Manage a budget
* Manage and/or leading a team
Knowledge
* Recognised as an expert in the field of practice
* Proven leadership and team leading skills
* Practical experience of policy development
* Audit or research experience
We welcome applications from people who need a Skilled Worker visa, as long as the role is on the list of eligible jobs and meets the required salary. Please check your eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship before applying: Check if you need a UK visa – GOV.UK .
Make sure you provide full and accurate details of your immigration status on your application. If you’re applying from outside the UK, you’ll need to provide a criminal record certificate for any country where you’ve lived for 12 months or more in the last 10 years.
If you’re applying for a role in health or adult social care, you may be eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa instead. It costs less and you won’t need to pay the annual health surcharge.
We may close this vacancy early if we receive enough applications, so please apply as soon as you can.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Gail Curran Job title Vascular Specialist Nurse Email address gail.curran@nhs.net
If you have problems applying, contact
Address North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Resourcing Department
Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Hinchingbrooke Park
Huntingdon
Cambs
PE29 6NT
Telephone 01480 847491
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