Job summary
Fixed term or secondment for 9 months
Full time 37.5 hours per week
We have an exciting opportunity to join our specialist vascular team to cover maternity leave for nine months within the surgical division
We are looking for an allied health professional with experience in vascular care who is able to provide advanced clinical care assisting in managing patient care autonomously and contributing to research and audits.
They will need to have specialist knowledge and skills, work at a senior level with leadership responsibilities. Their role will involve direct patient care, complex decision making and managing specific surgical interventions within an agreed framework
The role of the Vascular Practitioner in a spoke hospital is key to ensuring the service provides the best care for Bolton patients who will undergo surgery at Manchester Royal Infirmary. The Vascular Practitioner will run nurse led clinics, pre-operative assessment clinics and will also attend consultant clinics.The post holder will be expected to work closely with colleagues from both organisations to ensure a seamless pathway for patients. This will involve liaising with consultants, specialist nurses and anaesthetists at the hub hospital.The post holder will be expected to monitor standards of care through audit and evidenced based practice. She/he will be expected to participate in clinical governance within the service by undertaking audit and research as part of the MDT.
Main duties of the job
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES1.Provide advanced levels of clinical practice related to vascular conditions2.Carry out pre-operative assessments on patients due to have procedures and/or surgery both at the hub hospital and the spoke hospital and liaise with the surgeons/anaesthetists if any concerns3.Prescribe within scope of practice if indicated4.Offer health promotion to patients in order to reduce risk factors for disease progression5.Assist in the development of care pathways to develop a high quality seamless service based on the principals of best practice.6.Work autonomously to manage own caseload of patients whilst working as part of the Multidisciplinary team.7. Be accountable for all aspects of care, advice and treatment offered topatients within caseload.8. Detect and recognise potential problems in the patient's condition and take
About us
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust provide services across the North West side of the Greater Manchester area ranging from hospital services in Bolton to community services across Bolton, Salford, Ashton, Leigh and Wigan. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.
Over 5,700 people work for the Trust and many of them have been here a long time. People find they don't need to go elsewhere to find a fulfilling career in healthcare.
We are looking to employ an enthusiastic, motivated, compassionate and forward thinking practitioner with a vision for future health care delivery to work within the Bolton economy and support our trust vision and values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the Job Description and Person Specification.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our specialist vascular team to cover maternity leave for 9 months within the surgical division.
We are looking for an allied health professional with experience in vascular care who is able to provide advanced clinical care assisting in managing patient care autonomously and contributing to research and audits
They will need to have specialist knowledge and skills, work at a senior level with leadership responsibilities. Their role will involve direct patient care, complex decision making and managing specific surgical interventions within an agreed framework
NON-MEDICAL PRESCRIBING1.Maintain relevant clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge, critically appraise and apply information in practice.2.Prescribe safely and effectively, acknowledging own limitations and scope of practice3.Work within Trust policies and guidelines that impact on prescribing practice.4.Access continuing professional development opportunities relating to Nurse Prescribing role
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the Job Description and Person Specification.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our specialist vascular team to cover maternity leave for 9 months within the surgical division.
We are looking for an allied health professional with experience in vascular care who is able to provide advanced clinical care assisting in managing patient care autonomously and contributing to research and audits
They will need to have specialist knowledge and skills, work at a senior level with leadership responsibilities. Their role will involve direct patient care, complex decision making and managing specific surgical interventions within an agreed framework
NON-MEDICAL PRESCRIBING1.Maintain relevant clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge, critically appraise and apply information in practice.2.Prescribe safely and effectively, acknowledging own limitations and scope of practice3.Work within Trust policies and guidelines that impact on prescribing practice.4.Access continuing professional development opportunities relating to Nurse Prescribing role
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Allied Health Professional
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Worked in vascular speciality demonstrates skills in clinical assessment
- Significant post experience
Desirable
- Previous experience as specialist role
Skills
Essential
Desirable
- Ability to lead discussions with clinical teams
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Allied Health Professional
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Worked in vascular speciality demonstrates skills in clinical assessment
- Significant post experience
Desirable
- Previous experience as specialist role
Skills
Essential
Desirable
- Ability to lead discussions with clinical teams
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).
