Job Summary
The post holder will be a registered nurse, ideally with nursing experience in the field of vascular nursing and especially in lower limb care for patients with chronic arterial and venous disease. They will have evidence of continuing professional development. They will require developed leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills. They will need to develop the necessary skills to practice as an autonomous practitioner in forming clinical decisions and management plans in the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of patients with vascular conditions both in an inpatient, outpatient, and community setting, working with the lead nurse, Consultants, and vascular multidisciplinary team.The post holder will develop and maintain high standards of care by underpinning practice with current research and evidence-based knowledge and contribute to best practice through supporting research and development activities to aim at further development within the vascular service.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Post-registration demonstrable experience of working in surgical settings.
- Demonstrable experience in lower limb care/ vascular disease/tissue viability
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience and proven knowledge of vascular assessment.
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered nurse with degree level qualification
Desirable
- A master’s level qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Effective communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to prove fluency, clarity, and effectiveness at all levels.
- Ability to assess patients and recommend proper treatment plans.
Desirable
- Ability / demonstrable experience of – Directing and instructing others.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 20 August 2025
