Job Description

The Clinical Vascular Specialist Nurse (CNS) will provide expert care for patients with vascular conditions, delivering high-quality, evidence-based nursing interventions. This role requires a combination of clinical expertise, advanced nursing skills, and the ability to function autonomously as a specialist across the royal free sites . The post holder will also be actively involved in service development, audits, and providing both formal and informal education to staff and patients.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Nurse Specialist will be required:

• Work closely with vascular surgeons, physiotherapist, and other healthcare profession to advise and support in the delivery of specialised care.
• Provide specialist nursing care to patients with vascular conditions, including peripheral artery disease.
• The Post holder will be a skilled, autonomous practitioner with expert knowledge in the specialist care of vascular disease, develop and implement individualised care plans for patients with vascular conditions.
• To undertake nurse led clinics across Royal Free site sites including Chase Farm Hospital/ North Middlesex Hospital.
• The post holder will be expected to liaise appropriately with all key members of the multi-disciplinary team and service users in vascular department working closelywith the members of the MDT to ensure that all aspects of patients' treatment is arranged and followed up.
• Provide support and cover across the virtual ward platform.

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About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Details
Date posted
09 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
46,148 to 52,809 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
391-RFL-7208234
Job locations
The Royal free hospital
Pond Street
hampstead
NW3 2QG
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached and person specification for further details about the role and responsibilities Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached and person specification for further details about the role and responsibilities
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications
Essential

• Registered nurse
• Undergraduate degree
• Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification
• Post registration qualification relevant to specialty
• Advanced assessment skills

Desirable

• Masters degree or working towards
• Independent nurse prescribing course or willingness to undertake

Experience
Essential

• Substantial post-registration experience in vascular disease
• Previous experience of research and audit
• Evidence of teaching junior members of staff
• Proven evidence of improving the patient experience

Desirable

• Undertaken nurse led clinics

Skills and Aptitudes
Essential

• Expert specialist skills for the post
• Knowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to specialty
• Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
• Skilled in use of computer/keyboard
• Ability to problem-solve, priorities and to work to deadlines
• Ability to motivate staff and improve individuals and team performance
• Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams
• Demonstrates evidence of knowledge and ability to undertake change management
• Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met
• Able to lead, manage and motivate others in complex problem solving and assessment skills

Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential

• Be a positive role model with the ability to demonstrate credible and professional approach
• Evidence of proven, on-going professional development
• Evidence of proven, on-going professional development
• Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
• Diplomatic and calm
• To be flexible and approachable

Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications
Essential

• Registered nurse
• Undergraduate degree
• Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification
• Post registration qualification relevant to specialty
• Advanced assessment skills

Desirable

• Masters degree or working towards
• Independent nurse prescribing course or willingness to undertake

Experience
Essential

• Substantial post-registration experience in vascular disease
• Previous experience of research and audit
• Evidence of teaching junior members of staff
• Proven evidence of improving the patient experience

Desirable

• Undertaken nurse led clinics

Skills and Aptitudes
Essential

• Expert specialist skills for the post
• Knowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to specialty
• Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
• Skilled in use of computer/keyboard
• Ability to problem-solve, priorities and to work to deadlines
• Ability to motivate staff and improve individuals and team performance
• Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams
• Demonstrates evidence of knowledge and ability to undertake change management
• Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met
• Able to lead, manage and motivate others in complex problem solving and assessment skills

Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential

• Be a positive role model with the ability to demonstrate credible and professional approach
• Evidence of proven, on-going professional development
• Evidence of proven, on-going professional development
• Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
• Diplomatic and calm
• To be flexible and approachable