Vascular Nurse Specialist - Team Leader

NHS; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organisation is seeking a Vascular Nurse Specialist - Team Leader to lead a specialist team in providing clinical care within the Vascular Nursing service. The post holder will manage a defined caseload, set care standards, and provide specialized nursing advice, emphasizing their expertise in vascular care. The role includes both clinical responsibilities and team management, reflecting the values of kindness and openness in practice. A full range of benefits is available to support staff.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts from various providers

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Level 1) qualification is required.
• Teaching/assessing qualification needed.
• First Level Degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined caseload and set standards of care.
• Provide specialised nursing advice within the Vascular service.
• Lead a specialist team and manage resources efficiently.

Skills

Specialist knowledge in field of practice

Managing Staff

Education

Registered Nurse (Level 1)

Recognised teaching/assessing qualification

First Level Degree Education

Extended/Supplementary Prescribing

Job description

Go back York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Vascular Nurse Specialist - Team Leader

The closing date is 15 December 2025

The post holder will work as a team member in Vascular Specialist Nursing service in conjunction with the medical team. They will have a full range of clinical and managerial support duties with a primary responsibility for providing advanced clinical care in the management of vascular patients at a ward and outpatient clinic level.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will carry continuing responsibility for a defined caseload, including the setting of standards of care, assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. The post holder will provide specialised nursing advice specific to the Specialist Vascular Nursing service and their patient group.

The post holder will contribute to the development of the speciality service as well as contributing to the strategic direction of nursing within the Trust.

The post holder will manage and lead a specialist team and be responsible for the effective use of resources within the clinical team.

About us

Trust Information Pack:

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [e-mail].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

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We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Level 1)
• Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
• First Level Degree Education
• Extended/Supplementary Prescribing

Special Knowledge

• Specialist knowledge relevant of the field of practice underpinned by theory and relevant practical experience

Experience

• Experience at Band 6 level or equivalent within specialty
• Managing Staff

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.

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust