Community Vascular Nurse Specialist - Community Nursing

NHS National Services Scotland; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Band 7 Community Vascular Specialist Nurse to join the community nursing team. The role involves providing care to vascular patients at home and in clinics and requires expertise in vascular care. Leadership skills and experience in training staff are essential. Applicants must be registered nurses on the NMC register with relevant clinical experience. An inclusive environment is promoted, encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse on the NMC register.
• Relevant clinical experience in vascular care with evidence of continued professional development.
• PVG Scheme Membership is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to vascular patients at home and in clinics.
• Support community nursing teams and ensure delivery of effective care.
• Act as a role model and train staff.

Skills

Leadership skills

Community nursing experience

Training experience

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

About NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff across clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million, expanding to 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

Position Details

The shift pattern for this position is Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week.

Job Opportunity

We are seeking a Band 7 Community Vascular Specialist Nurse to join our community nursing team covering the 6 HSCPs of GG&C. This role involves providing care to vascular patients both at home and in clinics. We are looking for an experienced nurse with relevant vascular experience; community nursing experience is advantageous. The successful candidate will support community nursing teams, such as District Nursing and CTAC, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and timely care. The role requires demonstrating expert leadership skills, acting as a role model, and training large groups of staff, so evidence of experience in training is desirable.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Registered Nurse on the NMC register
• Relevant clinical experience in vascular care with evidence of continued professional development
• Degree or equivalent qualification is essential
• PVG Scheme Membership is required

Evidence of current NMC registration will be required prior to the start date. Candidates unable to provide this may not be shortlisted.

Contact Information

Informal enquiries: Jill McNeill, Lead Nurse Glasgow City, [e-mail] or 07879890939; David McCrohon, Lead Nurse, [e-mail] or 07855106088.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

Equality and Inclusion

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all community sections. We promote a culture of inclusion and are proud of our diverse workforce. We support applications from the Armed Forces Community and are signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant.

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