NR216979 - Vascular Nurse Specialist - Band 7 / Trainee Annex 21

NHS Grampian; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Grampian is seeking a Vascular Nurse Specialist for a development role within Vascular Surgery. The successful candidate will enhance their skills while managing vascular patients through outpatient clinics and comprehensive care pathways over a structured 2-3 year program to Band 7 remuneration.

Qualifications

• Work towards competency in vascular clinical skills and knowledge.
• Manage a defined clinical caseload of vascular patients.
• Deliver outpatient clinics and participate in multidisciplinary discussions.

Responsibilities

• Assess and deliver diagnostic investigations for vascular patients.
• Advise on management or arrange definitive care as necessary.
• Follow local and national protocols and guidelines.

Skills

Advanced physical assessment skills

Education

Qualified nurse

Job description

Vascular Nurse Specialist

An opportunity has arisen for the development of a Clinical Nurse Specialist role within the Department of Vascular Surgery, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.

As a development post, the successful candidate will actively work towards competency in a wide range of vascular clinical skills, knowledge, and abilities through a clearly defined framework and timescale. The Vascular Nurse Specialist will manage a defined clinical caseload of vascular patients through the delivery of one-stop outpatient clinics, multidisciplinary (MDT) discussions, and inpatient care. The post holder will work at an advanced level of practice, assessing, carrying out diagnostic investigations, and advising on appropriate management or arranging definitive care as required. The role requires working within local and nationally agreed protocols and guidelines and possessing advanced physical assessment skills.

This post is suitable for developing a qualified nurse under the terms of Annex 21 Agenda for Change. It offers progression to full Band 7 remuneration following a 2-3 year structured development programme within the Annex 21 framework.

Informal enquiries are encouraged and should be directed to:

Ben Cooper, Nurse Consultant at [e-mail]

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