Job summary
The Addenbrooke's vascular surgery department is one of the largest vascular units in the country and we are offering an exciting opportunity to join our expanding specialist nursing team.
Vascular surgery is the specialty in which diseases of the vascular system (arteries and veins) are managed, largely via surgical intervention.
As a unit we have a collaborative working approach and provide vascular surgery services to the majority of the east of England region.
We will offer a full training program so that you will be confident in the role of the vascular nurse.
Main duties of the job
The role of the specialist nurse consists of nurse led surveillance clinics, patient follow up telephone clinics, assisting in vein treatments in an outpatient theatre setting, manage patient caseloads, have a strong working relationship with the multi-disciplinary team and consultants, work closely with the vascular ward to provide knowledge and teaching for complex and challenging wounds and help support the coordination of the various vascular disease specific pathways.
Over a period of time you will progress to triaging referrals, assisting with the delivery of teaching sessions and study days. Provide expert advice, knowledge and guidance to patients and colleagues and manage our established critical limb ischaemia clinic reviewing and treating patients with limb threatening conditions.
We are looking for a passionate nurse who is keen to develop the specialist nursing role, who can be flexible to the changing demands of the service needs as every day brings a new challenge. This role requires excellent communication, organisational and prioritisation skills and be able to work autonomously or within the team.
If you are interested in the post and would like more information please feel free to come and meet the team to discuss this.
Please contact Chloe Andrews, Vascular Nurse Specialist on Tel: 01223 596382, alternatively email chloe.andrews3@nhs.net
About us
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.
You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
o Our values and reputation for outstanding care
o Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
o Career and development opportunities
o Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
o Research experience and opportunities
o Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
For Candidates applying from outside the UK
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 21st of July.
Interviews are due to be held on the 1st of August.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
A welcome subsidy of £1000 is available to all Band 5 and Band 6 Nurses, Midwives, ODPs and Radiographers and Band 5 Orthoptists taking up substantive employment with the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 21st of July.
Interviews are due to be held on the 1st of August.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
A welcome subsidy of £1000 is available to all Band 5 and Band 6 Nurses, Midwives, ODPs and Radiographers and Band 5 Orthoptists taking up substantive employment with the Trust.
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse.
- Relevant experience in speciality.
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Degree or equivalent.
- Research Module.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate expert nursing skills.
- Evidence of mentorship/preceptorship roles.
- Accept personal accountability for own practice.
- Experience of formal/informal teaching.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of evidence based practice.
- Understanding of Clinical Governance.
- Understanding and knowledge of specialist field.
Desirable
- Assertiveness/perceptive counselling skills.
- Documentation, audit and presentation skills.
- Leadership Skills.
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Capable of working as an integral member of a small team.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing situations due.
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse.
- Relevant experience in speciality.
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Degree or equivalent.
- Research Module.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate expert nursing skills.
- Evidence of mentorship/preceptorship roles.
- Accept personal accountability for own practice.
- Experience of formal/informal teaching.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of evidence based practice.
- Understanding of Clinical Governance.
- Understanding and knowledge of specialist field.
Desirable
- Assertiveness/perceptive counselling skills.
- Documentation, audit and presentation skills.
- Leadership Skills.
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Capable of working as an integral member of a small team.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing situations due.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrookes Hospital - Division D
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB20QQ
Employer's website
https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)