Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Practitioner role in Vascular Surgery. Vascular Surgery is a complex specialty with typically complex and frail patients. We are looking for a motivated individual to take on the role as a Vascular Practitioner. This will be a role with significant autonomy, but will also require excellent inter-personal skills, independent decision making and the ability to work within the Multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
Job responsibilities
This is a Specialist Practitioner post which enables the individual to be responsible for aspects of the provision of high-quality Specialist Nursing or Podiatry care mainly in an outpatient capacity and to provide expert advice and support for patients diagnosed with vascular conditions.
* Independent clinics undertaking comprehensive consultations in vascular patients with claudication, chronic venous insufficiency and chronic limb threatening ischaemia
* Presenting patients at Multidisciplinary meetings
* Liaison between primary and secondary care services including general practice, Community Nursing teams, podiatry, lower limb therapy and other relevant specialties
* Breaking bad news and discussions surrounding palliative and end-of-life care planning
* Health promotion
You will also be expected to keep up-to-date with developments in the specialty with the opportunity to attend and present at national vascular conferences.
This will be an evolving role and the successful applicant will be able to adjust their role to fit their specialisation and the needs of the unit. Prior experience in a role with independent decision making is essential.
Working Pattern: 28 hours per week
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Cherry Dowthwaite; Clinical Matron on 01392402717 or cherry.dowthwaite@nhs.net or Dr Tom Hardy; Lead Vascular Consultant on t.hardy3@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
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.
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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