Are you ready for a new challenge? Do you want to make a difference?
An exciting opportunity has become available to join the Sheffield Vascular Nurse Specialist team. This is a full-time permanent AFC Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist in Vascular role covering South Yorkshire Vascular services.
We are looking for a forward-thinking nurse who is experienced in caring for patients with vascular concerns and ready to work in specialist practice. This specialist role will be managing patients within the agreed scope of practice and taking responsibility for continuity of care.
Responsibilities:
1. Examine and assess patients, often with highly complex or chronic conditions.
2. Plan and implement care, working within nurse-led clinics and comprehensive follow-up services.
3. Ensure a smooth transition for patients through the relevant pathway.
4. Work with the Senior Vascular Nurse Specialist and Vascular Surgeon to provide high-quality care to patients with vascular disease.
5. Deliver a holistic, high-quality service that reflects current clinical practice and critical thinking.
6. Work in partnership with other professionals and organizations to maintain patients in appropriate environments, avoiding hospital admission.
7. Act as a source of expert advice and information to patients, carers, and relatives.
8. Contribute to the development and delivery of educational programmes for nursing and non-nursing colleagues.
9. Work across South Yorkshire covering Vascular services primarily at the Northern General Hospital, with inpatient support and clinics at Barnsley District General and Rotherham District General.
Requirements:
The ability to drive is essential to carry out all elements of the role.
You will be working for an organization that values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff, including commitments to professional development and policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application, please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. #J-18808-Ljbffr