Job summary
An exciting new position within the Vascular team has arisen to support patients through their venous surgical pathway.
The post holder will have daily responsibility for the clinical care that venous patients receive. The role is intended to support patients at all stages in their care including assisting in the further development of the above nurse led appointments.
There is an existing team of clinical academic nurse specialists with whom the appointed individual will work closely and (with training) cross cover for other nurse led services could be developed. There is significant future potential for increasingly independent practice within the department. We would support individulas with both opportunities and resources to pursue formal post graduate qualification in advanced areas of practice relevant to the post.
Main duties of the job
Triage referrals to and administer Nurse led clinics for primary superficial venous insufficiency (varicose veins) - Clinics will be supported by both sonographers and vascular surgeons, the successful appointee will determine which referrals are suitable for review and then be responsible for Clinical history and assesment of patients, discussion of scan results and possible surgical intervention options.
Provide clear and concise information to patients and their families about the surgical procedure, pre- and post-operative care, and potential risks. Following a training period it is the intention that the appointed individual will be capable of independent clinics once full confidence and competence have been achieved.
Liason with surgeons, admin teams and patients / carers to ensure appropriate booking of theatre lists for venous interventions. The appointed individual will support these lists with the intention to progress to assisting in venous procedures in the longer term.
Co-ordinate patient initiated follow up and booked pathways - acting as a central point of contact for patients post procedure. The appointed individual will field calls from patients to ensure and queries are answered and arrange clinical review and escalation of care as appropriate to patient needs.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- RGN with current NMC registration
- Computer literate including the use of Access, Excel and Word
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- ECDL
- Wound Healin g and wound management Course Degree level
Experience
Essential
- Experience (through placements or employment) of working in a busy environment
Desirable
- Member of special interest group/ network
- Care of patients with vascular problems
- Knowledge of venous management
- Experience in Surgical Wounds.
Communication/ Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Shows desire and capability to develop in nursing care standards (for example, please use specifics against the role)
- Show knowledge in health and safety issues (for example, please use specifics against the role)
- Essence of care / nursing strategy and follows evidence based practice (for example, please use specifics against the role)
- Good communication - verbal/written
- Be able to work on own initiative
- Works well with in a team
- Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
- Participate in standard setting and research projects
- Evidence showing clinical and professional development
- To be able to plan, assess, evaluate and implement patient care
- Ability to prioritise care associated with changing environment/patient demands
- Facilitate learning of others
Desirable
- Ability to engage, develop and maintain good relationships with individuals across the trust.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Shows motivation in developing new skills
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
- Flexible and reliable
- Good time keeper
- Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- RGN with current NMC registration
- Computer literate including the use of Access, Excel and Word
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- ECDL
- Wound Healin g and wound management Course Degree level
Experience
Essential
- Experience (through placements or employment) of working in a busy environment
Desirable
- Member of special interest group/ network
- Care of patients with vascular problems
- Knowledge of venous management
- Experience in Surgical Wounds.
Communication/ Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Shows desire and capability to develop in nursing care standards (for example, please use specifics against the role)
- Show knowledge in health and safety issues (for example, please use specifics against the role)
- Essence of care / nursing strategy and follows evidence based practice (for example, please use specifics against the role)
- Good communication - verbal/written
- Be able to work on own initiative
- Works well with in a team
- Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
- Participate in standard setting and research projects
- Evidence showing clinical and professional development
- To be able to plan, assess, evaluate and implement patient care
- Ability to prioritise care associated with changing environment/patient demands
- Facilitate learning of others
Desirable
- Ability to engage, develop and maintain good relationships with individuals across the trust.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Shows motivation in developing new skills
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
- Flexible and reliable
- Good time keeper
- Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service
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).
