Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen to join the Vascular Nurse Specialists and work within the multi-disciplinary team at spoke hospitals, Eastbourne and Hastings, as part of the Sussex Vascular Network. We are looking for a Registered Nurse with vascular experience who demonstrates excellent patient care values, is dynamic and forward thinking and has a commitment to team working.
The Vascular Nurse Specialist will work within the multi-disciplinary team playing a key role in the vascular patient's pathway journey from point of referral to surgery by using advanced clinical skills to undertake patient assessment, intervention, and treatment as an Independent Practitioner. The successful candidate will be working within a variety of vascular nurse-led clinics including Claudication Assessment, Aortic Aneurysm Lifestyle Clinics and Leg Ulcer Clinics. The post holder will also have the opportunity to work independently within ward setting across the trust supporting patients through treatment pathways with the support from Vascular Consultants.
Main duties of the job
To enhance the experience of patients with vascular disease by providing specialist support and coordination throughout the patient journey.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- First Level Degree in related subject, or equivalent experience
- Educated to degree level supplemented by diploma level specialist training or relevant equivalent training and experience
- Evidence of continued professional development to masters level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification, or prepared to work towards
- Research qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years' experience at Band 6, or above caring for patients with vascular disease in an acute hospital setting.
- Experience of teaching
- In-depth specialist experience
- Leadership & management experience
- Experience of multi-professional working
Desirable
- Previous experience of working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Experience of audit & research
Skills
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of Peripheral Vascular disease & its impact on the patient & family.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- First Level Degree in related subject, or equivalent experience
- Educated to degree level supplemented by diploma level specialist training or relevant equivalent training and experience
- Evidence of continued professional development to masters level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification, or prepared to work towards
- Research qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years' experience at Band 6, or above caring for patients with vascular disease in an acute hospital setting.
- Experience of teaching
- In-depth specialist experience
- Leadership & management experience
- Experience of multi-professional working
Desirable
- Previous experience of working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Experience of audit & research
Skills
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of Peripheral Vascular disease & its impact on the patient & family.
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).
