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Job summary

Main area
Vascular Unit
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
  • Other
19 hours per week (Flexible shift patterns)
Job ref
234-25-C2343
Employer
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Town
Norwich
Salary
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum (pro rata)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
28/04/2026 23:59
Interview date
08/05/2026

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Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo

Vascular Clinical Nurse Specialist

NHS AfC: Band 6

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) is a 1,200-bedded teaching hospital with state-of-the-art facilities for modern patient care: 1100 beds in the PFI and 100 in Cromer Community Hospital.

The NNUH is part of Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group which includes the James Paget Hospital, in Great Yarmouth and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King Lynn.

We carry out nearly one million outpatient appointments, day case procedures and inpatient admissions annually. The population we serve is predominantly the people of Norfolk and north Suffolk, although some patients are referred from further afield especially to access specialist services available at this Trust.

Our staff of c10,000 care for and support patients who are referred to us by around 100 local GP practices and from other acute hospitals. We run more than 60 specialist services as a tertiary centre, including more than a dozen specialist cancer and radiotherapy treatments, and we are one of the biggest cancer centres in the country.

We provide complex spinal surgery services, specialist Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosciences services and specialist cardiac services. Our Trust runs specialist dermatology, rheumatology, endocrinology, adult congenital heart disease services, treatment of complex liver and pancreatic diseases in adults, cystic fibrosis services and intestinal failure services. We are enhancing our urgent and emergency care specialist services for patients with significant injuries as a result of trauma and have an ambition to become a Major Trauma Centre. NNUH is currently the busiest Trauma Unit in the East of England caring for almost 850 trauma patients annually many with complex care needs. 

At NNUH it is our privilege to provide healthcare, and our vision is to ‘provide the best care for every patient’. If this inspires you and you share our values, we really want you to join our team. 

Our values support our vision and guide the behaviour of everything we do, these are:

People-focused

We look after the needs of our patients, carers and colleagues, to provide a safe and caring experience for all.

Respect

We act with care, compassion and kindness and value others’ diverse needs.

Integrity

We take an honest, open and ethical approach to everything we do.

Dedication

We work as one team and support each other to maintain the highest professional standards.

Excellence

We continuously learn and improve to achieve the best outcomes for our patients and our hospital. 

Wish you were here? So do we.


We want all our staff to achieve a balance between work and personal life and understand how important flexible working can be.  We welcome applications on a full or part time basis, various shift patterns and hybrid working, where roles allow.


At the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH), we know the benefits diversity can bring to our organisation such as creativity, innovation and compassion. All of which have a direct impact towards our staff and patient experience. We are committed to being a Hospital for All – being equitable and inclusive, and a place where all feel a sense of belonging. We therefore particularly encourage and welcome applications from candidates who are underrepresented in NNUH’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities and long term conditions and people within the LGBT+ community.

Job overview

Are you a passionate, motivated nurse looking to develop specialist skills in a dynamic and supportive environment? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our friendly vascular surgery team at the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital.

Our Vascular Unit provides comprehensive vascular services for around 1 million people in Norfolk and the Waveney area. We work collaboratively within a vascular network alongside the James Paget Hospital in Gorleston, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Kings Lynn, and the Cromer Hospital outpatients clinics. With approximately 40% of vascular presentations occurring as emergencies, our service is fast-paced, varied, and clinically rewarding.

The role provides training in advanced vascular assessment and treatment, e.g. Ankle Brachial Pressure Index Measurement (ABPI), compression bandaging application, complex wound management, surveillance of vascular surgical procedures, management of long-term vascular conditions such as intermittent claudication and amputee support.

We’re looking for a nurse who is:

  • Passionate about delivering exceptional, evidence-based care
  • Keen to develop or expand specialist vascular knowledge
  • Compassionate, proactive, and committed to improving patient outcomes
  • Able to work both independently and as part of a close-knit team

Whether you’re an experienced specialist nurse or a motivated nurse ready to take the next step, we’d love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The vascular Clinical Nurse Specialist works autonomously at an advanced clinical level, delivering high-quality care and making informed treatment decisions based on a comprehensive assessment of patients with vascular conditions.

As a key member of our vascular specialist nursing team, you will:
•    Provide expert care, advice, and education to patients and their families
•    Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues across hospital and community settings
•    Contribute to service development and champion evidence-based practice
•    Support patients throughout their vascular journey, from diagnosis to long-term management 

The post holder will also support Consultants with day-to-day clinical activity and lead nurse-run vascular clinics at NNUH and off-site locations.

Whether you’re an experienced specialist nurse or a motivated nurse ready to take the next step, we’d love to hear from you.

Working for our organisation

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

  • Flexible working hours
  • Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
  • Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
  • Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
  • Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
  • Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
  • On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
  • On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
  • Support in career development
  • Flexible staff bank
  • Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please note that this advertised part-time position, which is part of occupation code 2237, does not meet the UKVI minimum hour eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer). The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Please review the attached job description and person specification for the detailed information of responsibilities.

Person specification

Attitude, aptitude

Essential criteria
  • Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH’s PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
  • Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Qualifications/training and professional development

Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register
  • Post Registration qualification relevant to the speciality

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Significant post-registration experience including some in a position relevant to the speciality

Skills, abilities and knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work without supervision and on own initiative
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Able to perform clinical skills relevant to the speciality e.g. Experience of complex wound care and leg ulcer management e.g., compression hosiery and bandaging skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesStonewall Health ChampionsMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.We offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident employerNHS Pastoral CareStep into healthArmed Forces Covenant

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Joanna Wright / Ruth Watts (Vascular Matron)
Job title
Lead Vascular Clinical Nurse Specialist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01603 287844
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