Vascular Nurse Practitioner

TN United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Oxford is seeking a part-time Band Vascular Nurse Practitioner for its vascular triage unit. The role involves assessing and treating patients with vascular conditions, ensuring individualized care. Successful candidates will benefit from a structured orientation and opportunities for further training. Join a team committed to delivering compassionate excellence in patient care.

Benefits

Structured orientation program

Opportunities for relevant courses

Qualifications

• Experience in advanced clinical examination and assessment skills.
• Broad knowledge of complex and common vascular conditions.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for initial assessment and treatments for vascular patients.
• Provide advice and support to patients and healthcare professionals.
• Participate in the ongoing development of the service.

Skills

Autonomous practice experience

Advanced clinical examination

Knowledge of vascular conditions

Education

Post-registration qualification

Job description

The Oxford University Hospital wishes to appoint a part-time (hours per week) Band Vascular Nurse Practitioner to work within the vascular triage unit. The triage unit receives urgent referrals from GPs, Consultant clinics, and other hospitals within the vascular network.

The role involves effective assessment and examination skills, prompting requests for further investigations or treatments. This ensures patients with vascular conditions such as diabetic foot ulcers, critical limb ischemia, or post-stroke receive prompt, individualized care from their arrival on the ward. The role supports the Vascular Registrar and Consultant in triaging vascular patients through their care pathway.

We offer a structured orientation program, working alongside an experienced Vascular Nurse Practitioner to develop skills in taking clinical histories and conducting physical assessments. Opportunities for relevant courses are available for the successful candidate.

Desirable knowledge for the post includes:

• Autonomous practice experience supported by appropriate post-registration qualification.
• Experience in advanced clinical examination and assessment skills, supported by qualifications.
• Broad knowledge of complex and common vascular conditions.

Main duties of the job:

1. Responsible for initial assessment, examination, treatments, medication, and investigations for vascular patients.
2. Provide advice, education, and support to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals.
3. Holistic assessment of individuals, families, and populations, including physical assessments, history taking, and interpreting diagnostic tests.
4. Practice according to approved protocols or guidance.
5. Contribute to the smooth operation of the service.
6. Work across departmental boundaries.
7. Participate in the ongoing development of the service.

Working for our organization:

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts, offering a wide range of clinical services and serving as a base for education, training, and research. It comprises four hospitals: John Radcliffe, Churchill, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, and Horton General Hospital.

Our values focus on delivering compassionate excellence, emphasizing compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement, and excellence. We are committed to a safe, respectful hiring environment and zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour.

If you want to make a difference, join our team to uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.