Job summary
- Main area
- Vascular
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 434-SCC7157198
- Employer
- Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Wycombe General Hospital
- Town
- High Wycombe
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 Per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Vascular Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 6
Be part of our BHT family
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.
We care for over half a million patients every year:
- provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
- nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
- regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
- deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.
More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.
We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.
If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [email protected] or phone 01494 734868.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work – and invite you to join our BHT family.
Job overview
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
Working for our organisation
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 [email protected] (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.
Detailed job description and main 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 [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference num
Person specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential criteria
- Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is essential.
- Intermediate IT skills, including word processing and spreadsheet software
EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- 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 criteria
- Able to travel to other sites and off site as necessary
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Geraldine de Lacy
- Job title
- Surgical Care Practitioner
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Email contact for any queries to: [email protected]
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