Job summary
The vascular service in Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust is delivered in conjunction with Oxford University NHS Foundation Trust as part of the Thames Valley Vascular Network.
The role is supported by highly experience vascular staff including a Band 8 Surgical Care Practitioner and a part time Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist and a full time Band 6 Specialist Vascular Nurse .
We would welcome enthusiastic and committed registered nurses who strive to develop and maintain clinical excellence to our team.
Successful applicants will be provided with a 6-month role specific development plan in-order to develop your vascular knowledge and skills.
There will be a degree of flexibility within the working week. The fixed clinical commitments are currently delivered Monday to Friday, with no weekends or late shifts.
The role involves delivering the vascular service across all Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust sites, currently vascular clinics are run at Stoke Mandeville , Wycombe and Amersham Hospitals.
Main duties of the job
To provide both in patient and outpatient areas with consistent high quality care and support for vascular patients across all Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust sites.
To be confident working with the team and independently in the direct delivery of high quality care , making clinical treatment decisions based on advanced assessment.
Provide clinical and professional advice to the multi disciplinary team. Developing and implementing individual patient care / treatment plans.
Contribute to the development and improvement of vascular services.
Participate in the development of new nursing initiatives.
Support vascular nurse led surveillance clinics.
Work with current vascular nursing team to establish nurse led ulcer clinics.
Attend bi weekly vascular MDT meeting
About us
Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.
We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.
We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daley@nhs.net (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.
We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference num
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference num
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is essential.
- Intermediate IT skills, including word processing and spreadsheet software
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- An understanding of vascular conditions, including their pathophysiology, management, and potential complications
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with other healthcare professionals.
- Experience working with vascular patients, ideally at Band 5 or 6 level desirable but not essential as training will be given.
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate sensitive information effectively to patients and colleagues.
- Ability to critically appraise research and apply evidence- based practices in their work.
- Awareness of relevant professional issues and policies within the NHS
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues, such as risk management and patient safety
- Willingness to adapt to changing situations and work autonomously when required
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Able to travel to other sites and off site as necessary
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is essential.
- Intermediate IT skills, including word processing and spreadsheet software
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- An understanding of vascular conditions, including their pathophysiology, management, and potential complications
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with other healthcare professionals.
- Experience working with vascular patients, ideally at Band 5 or 6 level desirable but not essential as training will be given.
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate sensitive information effectively to patients and colleagues.
- Ability to critically appraise research and apply evidence- based practices in their work.
- Awareness of relevant professional issues and policies within the NHS
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues, such as risk management and patient safety
- Willingness to adapt to changing situations and work autonomously when required
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Able to travel to other sites and off site as necessary
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).
