Job summary
Vascular Access Clinical Nurse Specialist
We are looking to recruit a talented and ambitious Vascular Access Clinical Nurse Specialist as we continue to build on our reputation for delivering high quality, well-led services.
The Vascular Access service at the Royal Berkshire leads the service delivery for a wide range of specialties and this role provides a great opportunity for individuals to work and develop specialist skills in a patient facing role. This is a challenging but rewarding role with an accent on delivering both local and national standards within the specialty.
As part of this role you will be supporting patients through their pathway providing both in and outpatient care. You will also play a key role in staff and patient education, working closely within the multi-disciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
You will need to be enthusiastic, committed and have excellent interpersonal skills. You will work closely with your clinical teams as we work together to develop our services for the future.
To undertake the role you will need to have a real passion for continuous improvement and the ability to deliver a patient-focused service.
The Trust takes personal and professional development very seriously and opportunities to pursue both these objectives will be available tosupport you and help you meet your career aspirations.
The Trust has formed a unique partnership with Henley Business School to offer a robust three year management leadership programme to itsstaff. Staff successfully completing the programme will achieve a BA Hons Chartered Manager degree and be eligible to apply for membership ofthe Chartered Management Institute.
Talent management is an important Trust workforce goal.
About us
Reading sits on the river Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.
The CQC recently rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.
Our values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Works across the trust as an expert in vascular nursing to deliver specialist clinical services to defined patient / client group.
Provides specialist, interdisciplinary education and training to other staff and students.
Works strategically to influence the development of the service both locally and nationally.
Leads clinical audits in own area.
Participates in / facilitates / undertakes research in vascular care.
Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Works across the trust as an expert in vascular nursing to deliver specialist clinical services to defined patient / client group.
Provides specialist, interdisciplinary education and training to other staff and students.
Works strategically to influence the development of the service both locally and nationally.
Leads clinical audits in own area.
Participates in / facilitates / undertakes research in vascular care.
Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Educated to a minimal of first degree level / able to demonstrate evidence that is working at degree level / commenced degree pathway
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience
- Recent clinical experience in related client group
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Educated to a minimal of first degree level / able to demonstrate evidence that is working at degree level / commenced degree pathway
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience
- Recent clinical experience in related client group
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).
