Job summary
We
have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, enthusiastic, motivated nurse who
is looking for a new challenge in Interventional Radiology in the Regional
Vascular Anomalies service at The Leeds Teaching Hospitals.
You
will be an experienced qualified nurse who will work within the vascular
anomalies clinical nurse specialist team, including multidisciplinary
professionals, to deliver a high-quality service to both paediatric and adult
patients with vascular anomalies. Alongside the vascular anomalies service, you
will also be involved in and contribute to the patient flow service assisting
with preparing elective patients for their procedures and follow up post
procedure.
You
will have excellent organisational skills, have an understanding of clinical
governance and will provide specialist nursing care and advice to a defined
caseload of patients from diagnosis of a vascular anomaly, through their
treatment and continuing follow-up, providing support management at key points
in their journey.
You will also development of this speciality service,
with regards to new treatments and service development, whilst ensuring
cost-effective use of resources
Expected Shortlisting
Date
13/02/2026
Planned Interview
Date
24/02/2026
Main duties of the job
The
Jobholder is responsible for the management of a defined caseload. The
jobholder carries continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs,
the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the
setting of standards of care.
The
jobholder will provide specialist nursing care, treatment and advice to a
specific patient group and will contribute to the development of the
speciality service. The jobholder will ensure cost effective use of
resources.
The
job holder will support the development of interdisciplinary and whole
service working. As a role model they will promote the sharing of good
practice and delivery of high quality, effective and efficient care. The job
holder will provide training and education to staff groups, patients and
families/carers.
About us
The
Radiology service at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals delivers a diagnostic and
treatment service for approximately 600,000 patients a year on 6 sites. The
Service comprises several imaging modalities, providing a high-quality
clinical radiology service for patients
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
Vascular Anomalies Radiology Service delivers a specialised regional
diagnostic and treatment service for patients with vascular anomalies. As a
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), you will be a core member of the
multidisciplinary team (MDT), responsible for the expert management of a
defined patient caseload across the full care pathway. The role involves
coordinating and delivering specialist nursing care from pre-procedure
assessment and preparation through to post-procedure review and ongoing follow-up.
You will provide expert clinical advice and support to patients with vascular
anomalies, acting as a key point of contact for patients, carers, and
colleagues. A key aspect of the role is the provision of post-procedure and
long-term follow-up via telephone and video clinics, ensuring continuity of
care and early identification of issues. You will deliver clear education and
emotional support, communicating complex and sensitive information to enable
patients and carers to actively participate in care decisions. Working
closely with consultant teams, the patient flow co-ordinator, and the wider
MDT, you will contribute to service efficiency, quality improvement, and
effective resource use. You will also play an active role in the ongoing
development of the specialist service. The post holder reports to the Senior
CNS for clinical supervision and service development, and to the Radiology
Theatres Senior Nurses in Charge for procedural and operational management
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
Vascular Anomalies Radiology Service delivers a specialised regional
diagnostic and treatment service for patients with vascular anomalies. As a
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), you will be a core member of the
multidisciplinary team (MDT), responsible for the expert management of a
defined patient caseload across the full care pathway. The role involves
coordinating and delivering specialist nursing care from pre-procedure
assessment and preparation through to post-procedure review and ongoing follow-up.
You will provide expert clinical advice and support to patients with vascular
anomalies, acting as a key point of contact for patients, carers, and
colleagues. A key aspect of the role is the provision of post-procedure and
long-term follow-up via telephone and video clinics, ensuring continuity of
care and early identification of issues. You will deliver clear education and
emotional support, communicating complex and sensitive information to enable
patients and carers to actively participate in care decisions. Working
closely with consultant teams, the patient flow co-ordinator, and the wider
MDT, you will contribute to service efficiency, quality improvement, and
effective resource use. You will also play an active role in the ongoing
development of the specialist service. The post holder reports to the Senior
CNS for clinical supervision and service development, and to the Radiology
Theatres Senior Nurses in Charge for procedural and operational management
Person Specification
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Compassionate and caring
- Capable of lateral thinking
- Motivator of self and others
- Positive approach to change
- Flexible
- Able to manage stress in self and others
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy
Experience
Essential
- Current issues in healthcare
- Significant and recent relevant experience working as a Band 5 Staff Nurse or equivalent post registration experience within speciality.
Desirable
- Experience of clinical audit and standard setting
- Service development and/or change management
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN Adult for adult clinical areas or RN Child for childrens areas (Level 1 or 2)
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification or equivalent experience of teaching and assessment
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in specialty
- Degree Level Education or evidence of working towards
Person Specification
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Compassionate and caring
- Capable of lateral thinking
- Motivator of self and others
- Positive approach to change
- Flexible
- Able to manage stress in self and others
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy
Experience
Essential
- Current issues in healthcare
- Significant and recent relevant experience working as a Band 5 Staff Nurse or equivalent post registration experience within speciality.
Desirable
- Experience of clinical audit and standard setting
- Service development and/or change management
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN Adult for adult clinical areas or RN Child for childrens areas (Level 1 or 2)
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification or equivalent experience of teaching and assessment
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in specialty
- Degree Level Education or evidence of working towards
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).
