Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist - Vascular Surgery
Job summary
The Clinical Vascular Specialist Nurse (CNS) will provide expert care for patients with vascular conditions, delivering high-quality, evidence-based nursing interventions. This role requires a combination of clinical expertise, advanced nursing skills, and the ability to function autonomously as a specialist. The postholder will also be actively involved in service development, audits, and providing both formal and informal education to staff and patients.
Main duties of the job
Work closely with vascular surgeons, physiotherapist and other healthcare profession to advise and support in the delivery of specialised care. Provide specialist nursing care to patients with vascular conditions, including peripheral artery disease, aneurysm and vascular malformation. The Post holder will be a skilled, autonomous practitioner with expert knowledge in the specialist care of vascular disease, develop and implement individualised care plans for patients with vascular conditions.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education & professional
Qualifications · Essential
Registered nurse Undergraduate degree Post registration qualification relevant to specialty
Desirable
Master's level study or working towards MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice/related subject Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification Evidence of teaching, mentorship or practice supervisor Evidence of recent professional/management/leadership development Royal Free World Class
Values · Essential
Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust
Values · Desirable
Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification
Experience · Essential
Substantial post-registration experience in vascular disease Substantial post-registration experience in vascular disease. Experience providing specialist patient education and counselling Able to build rapport and credibility with senior clinical and management colleagues
Desirable
Experience in running in running nurse led clinic. Experience participating in clinical audit, quality improvement and service evaluation Proven ability to initiate audits/research and assess evidence. Knowledge and experience of clinical governance, health & safety and human resource Experience managing complex or challenging patient consultations Skills and aptitudes
Essential
Excellent clinical assessment and decision making skills Knowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to specialty Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence. Ability to work autonomously and manage own workload effectively Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met Able to lead, manage and motivate others in complex problem solving and assessment skills Personal qualities and attributes
Essential
Highly professional role model, motivated and self-directed Organisational skills able to deliver objectives within an agreed time frame Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues. Ability to work under pressure. Resilient and able to manage emotionally challenging situations Continues to advance their specialist knowledge & understanding Flexible and adaptable to changing service needs Demonstrates integrity, accountability and professionalism
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
