Vascular Specialist Nurse

Job summary
The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) will work within the existing CNS team for Vascular Surgery, leading the management and care delivery for vascular patients with emphasis on prevention, screening and surveillance of vascular disease, alongside time critical vascular care provision.

Main duties of the job

• To work independently at an advanced clinical level in the direct delivery of high quality care, making clinical treatment decisions based on advanced assessment.
• To provide clinical leadership and support regarding vascular care to the nursing teams across the Trust and support colleagues in developing the Trust's vascular service to improve the patient experience.
• To support wider vascular MDT with day to day clinical activity (to be determined according to need of specialist area).
• To provide in-patient areas with consistent high quality care and support of vascular issues.

About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

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Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE/ TRAINING AND EXPERIENCEEssential

• Able to manage and conduct nurse-led clinics
• Able to make decisions independently
• Able to manage and control research projects
• Clinical experience within Vascular services
• Experience of leading within a team
• Evidence of innovation in practice
• Recent experience of having facilitated learning in practice
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Undertaken a leadership/management programme
• Module/course in Research methods
• Evidence of research based nursing practice and linking theory to practice
• IT skills Ability to undertake and interpret Doppler assessments (ABPI) Knowledge and skills to select and apply the correct level of compression therapy

SKILLS AND ABILITIES/ ATTRIBUTESEssential

• In depth knowledge and understanding of the NMC Code of Conduct, scope of professional practice and accountability and PREP
• Understanding the role of vascular specialist nurse Able to demonstrate current knowledge and identify own learning needs
• Demonstrate knowledge of clinical governance framework
• Able to comply with infection control guidance
• Evidence of active involvement in complex wound management
• Evidence of advanced vascular skills and knowledge
• Ability to identify risks and act accordingly
• Able to community clearly both verbally and in writing
• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
• Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense

Desirable

• Enhanced communication skills training

QualificationsEssential

• Level 1 Registered Nurse
• Current NMC Registration
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Theoretical and practical vascular specialist knowledge and skills

Desirable

• Relevant leadership course
• Postgraduate Vascular Training
• Experience in Nurse led independent clinic
• Evidence of continuing professional development

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.