Job Description

Fixed term or secondment for 9 months
Full time 37.5 hours per week
We have an exciting opportunity to join our specialist vascular team to cover maternity leave for nine months within the surgical division
We are looking for an allied health professional with experience in vascular care who is able to provide advanced clinical care assisting in managing patient care autonomously and contributing to research and audits.
They will need to have specialist knowledge and skills, work at a senior level with leadership responsibilities. Their role will involve direct patient care, complex decision making and managing specific surgical interventions within an agreed framework
The role of the Vascular Practitioner in a spoke hospital is key to ensuring the service provides the best care for Bolton patients who will undergo surgery at Manchester Royal Infirmary. The Vascular Practitioner will run nurse led clinics, pre-operative assessment clinics and will also attend consultant clinics.The post holder will be expected to work closely with colleagues from both organisations to ensure a seamless pathway for patients. This will involve liaising with consultants, specialist nurses and anaesthetists at the hub hospital.The post holder will be expected to monitor standards of care through audit and evidenced based practice. She/he will be expected to participate in clinical governance within the service by undertaking audit and research as part of the MDT.
Main duties of the job
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES1.Provide advanced levels of clinical practice related to vascular conditions2.Carry out pre-operative assessments on patients due to have procedures and/or surgery both at the hub hospital and the spoke hospital and liaise with the surgeons/anaesthetists if any concerns3.Prescribe within scope of practice if indicated4.Offer health promotion to patients in order to reduce risk factors for disease progression5.Assist in the development of care pathways to develop a high quality seamless service based on the principals of best practice.6.Work autonomously to manage own caseload of patients whilst working as part of the Multidisciplinary team.7. Be accountable for all aspects of care, advice and treatment offered topatients within caseload.8. Detect and recognise potential problems in the patient's condition and take
About us
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust provide services across the North West side of the Greater Manchester area ranging from hospital services in Bolton to community services across Bolton, Salford, Ashton, Leigh and Wigan. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.
Over 5,700 people work for the Trust and many of them have been here a long time. People find they don't need to go elsewhere to find a fulfilling career in healthcare.
We are looking to employ an enthusiastic, motivated, compassionate and forward thinking practitioner with a vision for future health care delivery to work within the Bolton economy and support our trust vision and values.
Details
Date posted
15 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
47,810 to 54,710 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
241-431-S-25
Job locations
Bolton NHS Trust
Minerva Road
Bolton
BL4 0JR
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the and Person Specification.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our specialist vascular team to cover maternity leave for 9 months within the surgical division.
We are looking for an allied health professional with experience in vascular care who is able to provide advanced clinical care assisting in managing patient care autonomously and contributing to research and audits
They will need to have specialist knowledge and skills, work at a senior level with leadership responsibilities. Their role will involve direct patient care, complex decision making and managing specific surgical interventions within an agreed framework
NON-MEDICAL PRESCRIBING1.Maintain relevant clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge, critically appraise and apply information in practice.2.Prescribe safely and effectively, acknowledging own limitations and scope of practice3.Work within Trust policies and guidelines that impact on prescribing practice.4.Access continuing professional development opportunities relating to Nurse Prescribing role Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the and Person Specification.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our specialist vascular team to cover maternity leave for 9 months within the surgical division.
We are looking for an allied health professional with experience in vascular care who is able to provide advanced clinical care assisting in managing patient care autonomously and contributing to research and audits
They will need to have specialist knowledge and skills, work at a senior level with leadership responsibilities. Their role will involve direct patient care, complex decision making and managing specific surgical interventions within an agreed framework
NON-MEDICAL PRESCRIBING1.Maintain relevant clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge, critically appraise and apply information in practice.2.Prescribe safely and effectively, acknowledging own limitations and scope of practice3.Work within Trust policies and guidelines that impact on prescribing practice.4.Access continuing professional development opportunities relating to Nurse Prescribing role
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential

• Registered Nurse/Allied Health Professional

Desirable

• MSc qualification

Experience
Essential

• Worked in vascular speciality demonstrates skills in clinical assessment
• Significant post experience

Desirable

• Previous experience as specialist role

Skills
Essential

• Advanced IT skills

Desirable

• Ability to lead discussions with clinical teams

Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential

• Registered Nurse/Allied Health Professional

Desirable

• MSc qualification

Experience
Essential

• Worked in vascular speciality demonstrates skills in clinical assessment
• Significant post experience

Desirable

• Previous experience as specialist role

Skills
Essential

• Advanced IT skills

Desirable

• Ability to lead discussions with clinical teams

Skills Required