Detailed job description and main responsibilities Level 8 Tower is the regional hub for complex vascular surgery, You will regularly take charge of the 37 bedded vascular ward and take responsibility for ensuring the coordination and direct provision of a high standard of holistic, patient centred care by assessing nursing care and health education needs, and the development, implementation and evaluation of care for each patient. You will provide an effective, safe environment of care for individual patients, their relatives and carers. The post holder will initiate and undertake/supervise specific projects/ audits related to the professional development of nursing, monitoring standards of care and acting as an agent for change in achieving a culture that is flexible and responds positively to the demands and future development of the vascular service. Please refer to job description person Specification. Person specification Experience/ Qualifications Essential criteria Registered Nurse with at significant experience as a senior Band 5 Extensive post-qualification experience with surgical patients Knowledge of Vascular and wound care Desirable criteria Leadership course Mentorship/PSPA Evidence of working in Vascular within last 2 years Vascular module Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Essential criteria Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues. Employer certification / accreditation badges