Vascular Nurse Practitioner

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking a part-time Band 6 Vascular Nurse Practitioner for the vascular triage unit. The role involves assessing urgent referrals, providing individualized care, and supporting vascular patients through their treatment pathways. Candidates should possess advanced clinical skills and a passion for delivering compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Experience in vascular nursing and patient assessment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Initial assessment and examination of vascular patients.
• Provide education and support to patients and healthcare professionals.
• Contribute to the development of the vascular service.

Skills

Autonomous practice experience

Advanced clinical examination skills

Knowledge of vascular conditions

Education

Registered NMC Pin

Job description

Band 5 NurseandBand 2 Healthcare Support Workerrecruitment iscentralised, meaning when you apply you will be considered fora number of rolesacross the Trust. If you have any questions please email:[e-mail] .

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Main area Vascular Surgery Triage Grade 6 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week Job ref 321-NOTSS-7074223-B6

Site John Radcliffe Hospital Town Oxford Salary £37,338 - £44,962 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 22/05/2025 23:59

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel .

Many of our recruitment programmes useValue Based Interviewingto identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visitwww.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values

Job overview

The Oxford University Hospital wishes to appoint a part time ( 22.5 hours per week ) Band 6 Vascular Nurse Practitioner to work within the vascular triage unit.

The triage unit receives urgent referrals from GPS and Consultant clinics and other hospitals within the vascular network. The role will encompass effective assessment and examination skills, and will prompt requests for future investigation or treatments for patients .

This ensures that patients with a broad range of vascular conditions such as diabetic foot ulcers, critical limb ischaemia or post stroke, receive prompt and individualised care from their arrival within on the ward.

This role supports the Vascular Registrar and Consultant with triaging vascular patients from the through their care pathway. We offer a structured orientation programme and you will work along side an experienced Vascular Nurse Practitioner in order to develop your knowledge and skills in taking patients’ clinical history and physical assessment. There will be opportunities available for the successful candidate to undertake relevant courses .

The following knowledge is desirable for the postholder: ·

• Autonomous practice experience supported by the appropriate post registration qualification.
• Evidence of experience using advanced clinical examination and assessment skills within practice supported by appropriate qualifications
• Have a broad knowledge of complex and common Vascular conditions.

Main duties of the job

The overall purpose of the Vascular Nurse Practitioner role is

• Responsible for initial assessment, examination, initiation of treatments, including medication and investigations for vascular service patients.
• Provide advice, education and support to patients, their carer’s and other health care professionals.
• Assess individuals, families and populations holistically using a range of different methods, some of which may not be usually exercised by nurses such as physical assessment and history taking, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests or advanced health needs assessments.
• Practice clinically in agreed care settings according to approved protocols or guidance.
• Contribute to the smooth running of the designated service.
• Contribute to the on-going development of the designated service.

Working for our organisation

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel .

In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles

Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Vascular Nurse Practitioner will;

• Work collaboratively and in partnership with other health care professionals, offering advice to colleagues.
• Assess health and psychosocial needs of individual patients, and provide care to meet these needs, through a process of shared decision making.
• Assess and evaluate, with patients and /or carers, the effectiveness of the treatment and care provided and make changes as needed
• Deliver expert vascular nursing care to patients in agreed practice settings, working as part of nursing/multidisciplinary teams.
• Communicate with patients in ways that empower them to make informed choices about their health and health care.

Person specification

Essentrial/Desirable

• Registered NMC Pin
• vascular Experience

COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment , we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at Oxfordshire County Council Website where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination.

Vacancy Closures: Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.

Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.

Referencing: When providing employment reference details please provide correct work related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your first referee will need to be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post or place of study. Please note that if you have previously worked for the Trust we will require a reference from your last Manager, this information is essential if your offer of employment is to be confirmed.

Next Steps: Please make sure that you read the job description and person specification, and that your supporting statement reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted after the short-listing process, usually within 2 weeks. (Please note that shortlisting times vary when applying for a Medical position within the Trust). The majority of correspondence will be via the e-recruitment system; therefore you should check your emails regularly including junk mail folders in web-based email products.

No unsolicited recruitment agency telephone calls or emails.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Domestic / catering / porteringservices at theJohn Radcliffe Hospitalare provided byMitie.

Domestic / catering / portering / maintenance engineerservices at theChurchill HospitalandNuffield Orthopaedic Centreare provided byG4S.

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