Job summary Are you ready for the next exciting step in your nursing career? If so, this could be just the job for you. Our vascular nurse practitioner team cover a variety of demands including outpatient clinics, emergency reviews, nurse led wound review clinics and NAAASP nurse assessment clinics to name just a few. If you are a committed and flexible team player who insists on the best possible care for your patients and ready to become part of the Vascular team we would love to hear from you. Main duties of the job An exciting opportunity has arisen for an aspiring Band 6 to join our experienced, highly skilled Vascular Clinical Nurse Practitioner team, on a full time, permanent basis. We pride ourselves on providing the best possible experience to our patients and their families, ensuring clinical excellence and compassionate, thoughtful care at all times. Are you a self-motivated and innovative person who is keen to be involved in service improvement and development? The vascular department is undergoing an exciting period of change and we are looking for a forward thinking, dynamic nurse practitioner who is committed to ensuring our patients receive only the very best in evidence based nursing care. The successful candidate will display excellent leadership and communication skills and be able to confidently liaise with all partners to ensure the safe, timely care of our patients. About us With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation. Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH. Date posted 21 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 164-6949494-A Job locations Queen's Medical Centre Derby Road Nottingham NG7 2UH Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy. Person Specification Training and Qualifications Essential Must have NMC Registration Educated to Degree level in Nursing or Healthcare or working/committed to completing degree Committed to completing/working towards completing Non-Medical Prescribers course Committed to undertaking additional learning in vascular surgery Desirable MSC in Nursing or similar health specialism or working/committed to completing Qualified Non-Medical Prescriber Qualified Assessor and Supervisor for student nurses Experience Essential At least 2 years' experience in vascular surgery Desirable 5 years vascular experience Communication and Relationship Skills Essential Basic computer skills Experience of communication within a Multi-Disciplinary Team Experience of communicating bad news and sensitive information Desirable Advanced Communication Course Analytical and Judgement Skills Essential Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload, recognise and respond appropriately to urgent situations Demonstrate an ability to delegate appropriate tasks to other colleagues Demonstrate knowledge of current issues relating to the NHS policies Experience of clinical decision making and nurse led processes Able to contribute to the development of implementation and monitoring of local objectives and action plans Desirable Experience of data collection and analysis Planning and Organisation Skills Essential Excellent time-keeping and time management Role holder will be expected to work 90% of the time in the clinical setting Physical Skills Essential Fit and able to manage a patient workload across Nottinghamshire (QMC, NCH, KMH, Newark) Other requirements specific to the role (e.g. be able to drive or work shifts Essential Must hold a current full UK driving licence with the ability to work between sites Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards Person Specification Training and Qualifications Essential Must have NMC Registration Educated to Degree level in Nursing or Healthcare or working/committed to completing degree Committed to completing/working towards completing Non-Medical Prescribers course Committed to undertaking additional learning in vascular surgery Desirable MSC in Nursing or similar health specialism or working/committed to completing Qualified Non-Medical Prescriber Qualified Assessor and Supervisor for student nurses Experience Essential At least 2 years' experience in vascular surgery Desirable 5 years vascular experience Communication and Relationship Skills Essential Basic computer skills Experience of communication within a Multi-Disciplinary Team Experience of communicating bad news and sensitive information Desirable Advanced Communication Course Analytical and Judgement Skills Essential Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload, recognise and respond appropriately to urgent situations Demonstrate an ability to delegate appropriate tasks to other colleagues Demonstrate knowledge of current issues relating to the NHS policies Experience of clinical decision making and nurse led processes Able to contribute to the development of implementation and monitoring of local objectives and action plans Desirable Experience of data collection and analysis Planning and Organisation Skills Essential Excellent time-keeping and time management Role holder will be expected to work 90% of the time in the clinical setting Physical Skills Essential Fit and able to manage a patient workload across Nottinghamshire (QMC, NCH, KMH, Newark) Other requirements specific to the role (e.g. be able to drive or work shifts Essential Must hold a current full UK driving licence with the ability to work between sites Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts Address Queen's Medical Centre Derby Road Nottingham NG7 2UH Employer's website https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)