Job summary
A rare and
exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse to join our Vascular
Nursing Team, currently comprising of 9 consultants, 1 trained ACP, 1 Trainee
ACP and 3.6 WTE vascular specialist nurses.
The Vascular
Specialist Nurse will act as the clinical expert and professional resource for
the multi professional team, patients and carers within the specialty area of
vascular surgery. The Vascular Nurse Specialist (VNS) will work within the
existing VNS team for Vascular Surgery, leading the management and care
delivery for vascular patients with emphasis on prevention, screening and
surveillance of vascular disease, alongside time critical vascular care
provision. This is an opportunity to join a well-established team and help to
develop the service.
This post may
be offered as a band 6 training post to applicants, progressing to band 7 on
achievement of clinical skills.
Main duties of the job
The post holder
will have experience in vascular nursing and the ability to work within the
multi professional team.
The post holder
will be expected to work autonomously in the vascular ward and clinics
utilising clinical examination skills and history taking as part of patient
assessment. There will also be a requirement to support on call medical team
with vascular referrals.
The post holder
will be based at Sunderland Royal Hospital. There will be an expectation to
travel to other sites to support vascular clinical activity which may include
University Hospital North Durham, Bishop Auckland General, South Tyneside
Hospital and Durham Treatment Centre.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Main Purpose of the Job
The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) will work within the
existing CNS team for Vascular Surgery, leading the management and care
delivery for vascular patients with emphasis on prevention, screening and
surveillance of vascular disease, alongside time critical vascular care
provision.
As a CNS within the Vascular services,
the post-holder will:
- Provide
clinical expert knowledge to patients.
- Support
patients and their carers when diagnosed with vascular disease
- Contribute
to the ongoing development and delivery of nurse led services for patients
- Demonstrate
leadership in contributing to a culture of patient safety and continuous
improvement in line with the clinical governance framework.
- Be
accountable for the assessment, planning and delivery of all aspects of patient
care across the pathway.
- Provide
effective supportive care to assist patients living with vascular ensuring that
care is personalised and the holistic needs of patients are met
- Reduce
length of hospital stay and unnecessary hospital admissions
- To
enable patients to spend a greater proportion of their time within their own homes
- To
ensure all investigations are appropriate therefore reducing unnecessary
procedures that offer limited value to patient outcome.
- To
support the existing vascular CNS team to deliver support to vascular patients
- To
provide inpatient and outpatient and community support to patients.
- To
deliver a flexible approach which meets the requirements of the service
- Provide
direct access for patients, inpatients or within the community, either face to
face or telephone consultation.
- Provide
education and training and clinical advice and support to Trust staff, patients
and relatives/carers.
- Participate
in research relevant to the needs of specialist area.
- Participate
in service development within vascular services across the Trust.
- Contribute
to the achievement of national and local standards/targets.
- To
comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Main Purpose of the Job
The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) will work within the
existing CNS team for Vascular Surgery, leading the management and care
delivery for vascular patients with emphasis on prevention, screening and
surveillance of vascular disease, alongside time critical vascular care
provision.
As a CNS within the Vascular services,
the post-holder will:
- Provide
clinical expert knowledge to patients.
- Support
patients and their carers when diagnosed with vascular disease
- Contribute
to the ongoing development and delivery of nurse led services for patients
- Demonstrate
leadership in contributing to a culture of patient safety and continuous
improvement in line with the clinical governance framework.
- Be
accountable for the assessment, planning and delivery of all aspects of patient
care across the pathway.
- Provide
effective supportive care to assist patients living with vascular ensuring that
care is personalised and the holistic needs of patients are met
- Reduce
length of hospital stay and unnecessary hospital admissions
- To
enable patients to spend a greater proportion of their time within their own homes
- To
ensure all investigations are appropriate therefore reducing unnecessary
procedures that offer limited value to patient outcome.
- To
support the existing vascular CNS team to deliver support to vascular patients
- To
provide inpatient and outpatient and community support to patients.
- To
deliver a flexible approach which meets the requirements of the service
- Provide
direct access for patients, inpatients or within the community, either face to
face or telephone consultation.
- Provide
education and training and clinical advice and support to Trust staff, patients
and relatives/carers.
- Participate
in research relevant to the needs of specialist area.
- Participate
in service development within vascular services across the Trust.
- Contribute
to the achievement of national and local standards/targets.
- To
comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse).
- Degree in nursing studies or other relevant clinical degree or evidence of currently working towards this (UK equivalent).
- Mentorship qualification/equivalent and or Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Clinical skills accreditation. (May apply without clinical skills but post will be offered as band 6 training post until competence achieved.)
- Non-medical prescribing or willingness to complete.
Desirable
- Qualification in specialty
- Masters level education in related subject.
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience within Vascular services.
- Experience of leading within a team.
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
- Recent experience of having facilitated learning in practice.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of national health and social care policy
- Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
- Clinical teaching experience.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of IT packages
- Excellent communication skills
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practice appropriate to the post.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse).
- Degree in nursing studies or other relevant clinical degree or evidence of currently working towards this (UK equivalent).
- Mentorship qualification/equivalent and or Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Clinical skills accreditation. (May apply without clinical skills but post will be offered as band 6 training post until competence achieved.)
- Non-medical prescribing or willingness to complete.
Desirable
- Qualification in specialty
- Masters level education in related subject.
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience within Vascular services.
- Experience of leading within a team.
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
- Recent experience of having facilitated learning in practice.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of national health and social care policy
- Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
- Clinical teaching experience.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of IT packages
- Excellent communication skills
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practice appropriate to the post.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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