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York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Vascular Nurse Specialist

The closing date is 13 April 2026

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Job summary

This is an excellent opportunity to work within the Vascular Nursing team to gain experience, insight and knowledge into caring for vascular patients in an outpatient setting primarily. We provide wound care, advice and support to patients with complex care needs.

There is also an element of in-patient care in terms of advice and support in preparation for discharge.

Main duties of the job

  • Information, advice and support for patients with Peripheral Vascular Disease.
  • Provision of complex wound care, assessment and evaluation.
  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm clinics, surveillance and work-up for surgery.
  • Post-discharge follow up clinics.

The post holder is responsible for the management of a defined caseload. The post holder 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 post holder will provide specialist nursing care and advice to a specific patient group and will contribute to the development of the speciality service.

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

  • Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension fordependants

  • 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)

  • Agenerous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k)to support with relocation expensesfor hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully.If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/managerat interview stage.

  • A variety ofdifferent typesof paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave

  • Confidential advice and support on personal, work,familyand relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme

  • NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Workscheme

  • An extensive range of learning and development opportunities

  • Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring,cinemaand financefrom a rangeof providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Trust Information Pack - 1

Details

Date posted

30 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-7888452-NS-SY

Job locations

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You areadvised to submityourapplication at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications fromeveryone,while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive fromdifferent backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part ofseekingto become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promoteSaBRE- Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You areadvised to submityourapplication at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications fromeveryone,while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive fromdifferent backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part ofseekingto become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promoteSaBRE- Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma level education of equivalent
  • Registered Nurse (Level 1)
  • Recognised teaching/ assessing qualification
  • Non-medical prescriber - as determined by the needs of the service

Desirable

  • Post registration qualification in specialty

Experience

Essential

  • Experience at Band 5 or equivalent including within a relevant speciality

Desirable

  • Service development and/ or change management

training

Essential

  • Evidence of continued professional development
  • Willing to undergo training as necessary

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent written and verbal skills
  • Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload
  • Organisational skills
  • IT skills
  • Leadership skillS
  • Team player
  • Time management skills
  • Change management skills
  • Managing stress
  • Conflict management
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma level education of equivalent
  • Registered Nurse (Level 1)
  • Recognised teaching/ assessing qualification
  • Non-medical prescriber - as determined by the needs of the service

Desirable

  • Post registration qualification in specialty

Experience

Essential

  • Experience at Band 5 or equivalent including within a relevant speciality

Desirable

  • Service development and/ or change management

training

Essential

  • Evidence of continued professional development
  • Willing to undergo training as necessary

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent written and verbal skills
  • Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload
  • Organisational skills
  • IT skills
  • Leadership skillS
  • Team player
  • Time management skills
  • Change management skills
  • Managing stress
  • Conflict management

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Vascular Specialist Nurse Team Leader

Catherine Lomax-Boyeson

c.lomax-boyeson@nhs.net

01904724150

Details

Date posted

30 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-7888452-NS-SY

Job locations

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


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