Vascular/Diabetic Foot Practitioner

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

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Job summary

The Vascular Service is looking for an experienced nurse practitioner or allied health professional to join the team as a Vascular/Diabetic Foot Practitioner on a full-time, permanent basis. You will deliver high-quality clinical care and excellent service to patients requiring vascular services and lead and support junior members of the team, both within the outpatient and inpatient environment as well as community teams. In addition, you will act as a primary contact for patients who have queries or concerns regarding the service.

You will work closely with the lead Consultants in both Vascular and Diabetes services and the Specialist Podiatrist, as part of the multidisciplinary diabetic foot team (MDFT). Alongside the Vascular team you will also assist with the development of the new hub and spoke model for our service.

Main duties of the job

The Vascular Service is a multi-disciplinary service within The Princess Alexandra Hospital and aims to deliver holistic care to all patients referred in both outpatient and inpatient environments.

Your main duties will include:

  • Collaboration with the wider MDT, including Radiology, Theatres, Critical care, Outpatient staff, ward based nursing teams and community team
  • Collaboration with hub and spoke hospitals, Leg Ulcer Specialist, Tissue Viability, Physio, therapy teams, Infection control teams and community teams.
  • Acting as a main point of contact for service-related queries, and building a professional relationship with the patient and their family or carers.
  • Assisting with the complaints process, using feedback to further develop the service and help to improve the patient journey
  • Moving and handling of patients
  • Frequent use of computers
  • Frequent patient, carer and family meetings
  • Frequent communication with other health and social care professionals which may involve travel to other clinics and hospital sites within West Essex and Hertfordshire

About us

This is an exciting time for PAHT. Over the next five years we are on a digital transformation journey, leading us to ourbrand new hospital. You'll be part of the team leading and supporting our organisation in a diverse and challenging role; a role which can make a significant difference to our patients, staff and the future direction of our services.

Our people demonstrate energy and commitment towards improving the care and experiences provided to our patients and the drive to be an 'outstanding' organisation.

It's never been a better time to join us.

Date posted

07 November 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,574 to £49,587 a year per annum inclusive of high cost area supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

292-4650649-ASL

Job locations

Princess Alexandra NHS Trust

Harlow

CM20 1QX


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details, please refer to the attached job description and person specification, available to download at any time.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details, please refer to the attached job description and person specification, available to download at any time.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Holds a Professional Registration (Nursing/AHP)
  • Educated to Diploma, Degree level or equivalent
  • Evidence of continued professional development

Development & Team work

Desirable

  • Significant experience of working at Band 6 or above
  • Demonstrates a highly developed specialist knowledge and can evidence this in their practice.
  • Evidence of working with multidisciplinary teams
  • Evidence of expertise in improving practice
  • Ability to initiate, manage and sustain change
  • Experience in monitoring patient safety and quality standards
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Holds a Professional Registration (Nursing/AHP)
  • Educated to Diploma, Degree level or equivalent
  • Evidence of continued professional development

Development & Team work

Desirable

  • Significant experience of working at Band 6 or above
  • Demonstrates a highly developed specialist knowledge and can evidence this in their practice.
  • Evidence of working with multidisciplinary teams
  • Evidence of expertise in improving practice
  • Ability to initiate, manage and sustain change
  • Experience in monitoring patient safety and quality standards

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

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

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Princess Alexandra NHS Trust

Harlow

CM20 1QX


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Princess Alexandra NHS Trust

Harlow

CM20 1QX


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Fiona Bromley

fiona.bromley@nhs.net

01279962567

Date posted

07 November 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,574 to £49,587 a year per annum inclusive of high cost area supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

292-4650649-ASL

Job locations

Princess Alexandra NHS Trust

Harlow

CM20 1QX


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