Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Wirral

ContractPart time

Are you looking for a new challenge within paediatrics? We have what you are looking for. Owing to promotions and developments, we have opportunities for staff nurses to work across the Children’s Ward and the Paediatric Assessment Unit at Arrowe Park Hospital. We are looking for individuals who possess the skills and enthusiasm to help develop the paediatric services in both units. A qualitative and safe experience is at the heart of all our patient experiences. If you have the experience and desire to improve services for our children and young people then this will be the challenge for you. These positions will offer the successful candidates an ability to build upon existing skills and knowledge, whilst working within a friendly developing team with a vision for constantly changing and improving children’s services within a dynamic district general hospital. All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients. Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents. We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint. We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m. The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales. Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Staff Nurse position available with WUTH. If successful in this role, there is a requirement for you to have a Enhanced DBS. This will be paid for by the Trust and then deducted from your salary over a period of 3 months. This advert closes on Thursday 3 Sep 2026

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Poole

ContractPart time

Are you a passionate and forward-thinking physiotherapist looking to make a real difference in children’s lives while advancing your own professional development? Join our supportive and innovative Integrated Paediatric Therapy Team, where you’ll benefit from structured supervision, ongoing training opportunities, and exposure to a diverse and rewarding caseload. This is an excellent opportunity to use specialist skills within a collaborative environment that truly values learning, career progression, and high-quality, child-centred care. We are seeking a proactive and motivated Physiotherapist with relevant postgraduate experience at a senior level to join our friendly and dynamic Paediatric Physiotherapy Team. Interview: 17th September This part-time fixed term Band 7 post offers an excellent opportunity to further utilise clinical skills within a specialised, integrated therapy service, delivering both inpatient and outpatient care. The post-holder will work with children and young people aged 0–19 years who present with a wide range of conditions, including medical, musculoskeletal, neurodevelopmental, orthopaedic, and other complex needs. You will provide high-quality assessment and intervention across Poole, Bournemouth, and East Dorset. The role is based primarily within the Children’s Therapy Team. In addition, the successful candidate will participate in a rota providing weekend, on-call, and twilight cover to the paediatric wards. Services are delivered in a variety of settings, including paediatric wards, nurseries, schools, and outpatient clinics across University Hospitals Dorset Trust sites, offering a diverse and rewarding caseload. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary paediatric team and collaborate with colleagues across health, education, and social care. We are committed to delivering high-quality, child-centred care in partnership with children, young people, and their families. A full driving licence and access to a car are essential, as the role involves community-based visits and travel across multiple sites. UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview. If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions. UHD has active networks including Women’s, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes. AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process · To be part of a team of therapists providing a highly specialised Physiotherapy (PT) assessment, treatment and advice service to children, 0-19 years and their parents/carers referred to the service, covering Bournemouth, Poole, and East Dorset. · To support the Team & Service Lead in the daily management and strategic planning of the team’s service delivery within paediatric therapy services and the multidisciplinary team. · To be responsible for the clinical supervision and development of other members of the Paediatric Therapy Team and to be a clinical educator for undergraduate students. · To demonstratean appropriate level of evidence-based expertise in the assessment and treatment of a paediatric caseload, for children of all ages with neuro-developmental, neuro-muscular, musculoskeletal, and respiratory conditions, including Autistic Spectrum Disorders. · To provide advice and liaise with other professionals (e.g. consultants, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, orthotists) and disciplines (e.g. the community nursing team, Learning Disability Team, Occupational Therapists working in Social Care and Health, Education Staff etc.), as well as networking with therapists in other departments and NHS Trusts. · To participate in continued professional development to support the operational management and development of the Paediatric Therapy service. This advert closes on Monday 7 Sep 2026

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Poole

PermanentFull time

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our dedicated haematology nursing team working on both sites. You will need to be a confident, flexible and registered practitioner to help develop and support our Haematology specialist nursing service. We are looking for a person with specialist haematology clinical knowledge and skills, a person that can demonstrate a proven track record of working across all haematology pathways. The role will include working across both sites, working clinically to support patients on SACT and have a managerial responsibility within the nursing teams. You must have proven experience of working across the four pillars of advanced practice and are expected to have successfully completed the MSC Advance Clinical Practitioner programme and be a non-medical prescriber. This role requires NMC qualification or equivalent. Base Locations: Cross site at Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole Hospital Interview date: Monday, 14th September 2026 Main duties of the Job · To provide high-quality person-centred care which always considers peoples safety, privacy and dignity using advances clinical knowledge that is evidence based. · To plan and manage complete episodes of care. To undertake comprehensive assessment and make complex clinical decisions. · To provide expert clinical advice and leadership. · To be a leader of change to continually support improving standards. To participate in clinical audit, research, education and working strategically to plan and develop stroke services we provide. · To work across all haematology pathways. · To be innovative at delivering models of care that reduce hospital stay and prevents readmissions. Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions at interview. Please note if a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under relevant Trust or national terms and conditions. Please refer to the attached job description and job specification for more detail of the main responsibilities This advert closes on Sunday 6 Sep 2026

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Poole, Dorset

PermanentPart time

Are you an experienced paediatric physiotherapist or occupational therapist ready to make a real impact? This is your opportunity to take the lead in the Children’s Therapy Service at University Hospitals Dorset. Why This Role? • Make a difference– Support children aged 0–19 with motor skills difficulties across Poole, Bournemouth, and East Dorset. • Lead with purpose– Drive service development and clinical excellence, ensuring the highest standards of care. • Work across diverse settings– From outpatient clinics across UHD sites, to nursery and school visits. Your Impact as Team Lead • Provide strong operational and clinical leadership (over a minimum of 4 days a week). • Build effective relationships across healthcare, education, statutory, and voluntary agencies. • Manage andallocateresources to achieve the best outcomes for children and families. • Inspire and develop your team—bringing out the best in each professional. • Lead by example working on weekend, on call and twilight rotas as per profession. What We are Looking For • Proven leadership and management experience within paediatric therapy. • A track recordof service development and implementing change. • A collaborative, innovative mindset and the drive to champion children’s health and outcomes Interview:15th September Provide leadership for physiotherapists, occupational therapists, apprentices, assistants and students to provide a highly specialised assessment, treatment and advice service across children’s pathways (0-19 years). To demonstrate an appropriate level of evidence-based expertise in the assessment and treatment of a paediatric caseload, for children of all ages with neuro-developmental, neuro-muscular, musculoskeletal and respiratory conditions. Be professionally and legally accountable for the safe, effective, and efficient delivery of paediatric therapy services within the children’s therapy team. Drive continuous quality improvement, service evaluation, audit, and research, promoting best practice locally and nationally. Support strategic planning and transformation of therapy services in line with UHD Clinical Services Review and national drivers. Educate, supervise, and develop therapists, support workers and students, fostering a culture of compassionate leadership and lifelong learning. Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions at interview. Please note if a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under relevant Trust or national terms and conditions. To be a specialist OT/PT with detailed knowledge of normal childhood development, childhood conditions, disease processes and prognosis. To be responsible for workforce and equipment processes to deliver the service, adhering to UHD policy. To participate in out of hours, on-call and weekend working as required for your profession to ensure efficient therapy provision in line with the Trusts priorities. To undertake any other clinical duties as may be deemed necessary and be prepared to work at any location across all the Trust sites and other areas where clinics may be held. Ensure compliance with CSP/HCPC standards, NICE guidance, National Service Frameworks, safeguarding, infection‑prevention and Trust policies. This advert closes on Sunday 6 Sep 2026

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Bournemouth

PermanentPart time

The Macula Unit offers a full range of care for Ophthalmology patients across Dorset and Hampshire. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to be trained as a technician specialising in Ophthalmology. In the role you will assist in providing the best possible care to patients with a wide range of ophthalmic conditions. You will be working in the macula suite, within the Eye Outpatient footprint, where we provide macula and retina planned and emergency Ophthalmic procedures. Your role will include performing OCTs (Optical Coherence Tomography), vision tests, eye drop administration, intraocular pressure and assisting health care professionals with intravitreal injections. To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview. If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions. UHD has active networks including Women’s, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes. AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process. To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert This advert closes on Sunday 30 Aug 2026

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Liverpool

PermanentFull time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Diabetes Inpatient Specialist Nurse (DSN) to be at the forefront of driving up standards and quality in diabetes care within the Inpatient areas of Liverpool University Hospitals (Aintree Hospital) and The Walton Centre.Aintree Inpatient Diabetes Service has recently achieved DCAP accreditation. Part of the role is therefore aimed at continuing this success by participating in audit of the care given to patients within Aintree Hospital to suggest improvements in services to improve the overall quality of care and patient experience. The post holder will be required to deliver complex educational packages to health care professionals and patients around effective diabetes management. The role will also include some development opportunities working ina variety of other clinical areas, outpatient clinics in the Diabetes Centre. It will include sub-specialist clinics e.g. pre-operative assessment clinic at The Walton Centre. The successful applicant will preferably have some clinical experience of working within the field of Diabetes and with awareness of and ability to work to evidence-based guidelines appropriate to the specialty. The successful post holder will have the support of the wider Diabetes team to help in their professional development, Nurse Consultant, Diabetes Specialist nurses, Diabetes specialist Dietitians, Podiatry team and Consultant Diabetologists. · Diabetes Nurse Specialist will act as the clinical expert and professional resource to the multi- professional team, patients and carers within their Speciality Service. · The post holder will have a responsibility to develop the specialist area of practice in partnership with other members of the speciality team will work collaboratively to develop services and improve the quality of care delivered. · The post holder will carry responsibility for either a defined case load or offering “highly specialist service advice” this will include setting standards of care, the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, management and education. · The post holder will contribute to achieving the objectives of the clinical service group / speciality corporate objectives and work within the clinical governance framework. · This will be achieved through the core dimensions of the role, clinical practice, leadership, acting as the patient advocate and through audit and education. Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients. UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West. Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women’s Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services. For roles at Liverpool Women’s, visit theircareers page. The role of the band 6 CNS in Diabetes includes the following: - • Perform specialist assessment of people with diabetes. Plan, implement and evaluate care delivery using advanced clinical knowledge and clinical skills. • Undertake the diabetes competency programme of education based on the national TREND Diabetes competencies. • Lead clinical care by managing a patient caseload providing expert assessment, planning and evaluation with the support of the band 7 CNS and the wider MDT. • Co-ordinate and manage patient reviews from the Diabetes Dashboard or other referral systems. • Contribute towards a multi-professional approach in the management of patients within the specialist area, especially in relation to ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements. • Support patients and their families and ensure that they receive the required information to enable them to self-manage, lead or participate in their care delivery and to support safe discharge. • To support, assist and encourage the multi-disciplinary team in the review of people with complex needs, by the provision of new and innovative models of case management. • Takes responsibility for own continuing professional development and performance, including identifying own development needs and maintain own portfolio in accordance with re-registration requirements. • Participates in the supervision and the teaching of pre and post registration students, new staff members and junior medical staff. Providing in-reach education to clinical areas to support safe diabetes patient care. • Contribute to the development of educational programmes in relation to diabetes care. • Identifies training needs and develop training resources for nursing staff to enable role development and to meet the needs of the service. • Take part in diabetes awareness programmes and national diabetes awareness activities to promote and support diabetes education and safe care across the organisation. This advert closes on Monday 7 Sep 2026

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust - Epsom

PermanentPart time

As a ward hostess you will help to enhance our patient well-being and their experience in the hospital . Working closely with other hospital staff you will be expected to deliver a great level of customer service to all patients, visitors, staff and various stakeholders. Various positions available. Ward Host (Epsom) Role is based primarily at Epsom General Hospital You will be responsible for providing an efficient food and beverage service to patients on wards ensuring that food and beverages meets patients` medical, dietary and cultural needs. You will help to prepare the service areas with the necessary equipment, such as crockery, serving utensils, condiments. In addition, you will be responsible for food preparation and production, maintaining a high standard of hygiene and food handling, whiles ensuring all food served to patients is easily accessible. Full Time & Part Time Contract Available: (Shift pattern will include evening and weekend working) Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire. We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surrey and NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve. The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and is supported by over 500 volunteers. Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification. This ward host role is mainly based at Epsom hospital and we expect our team members to work across trust wide which is Epsom and St Helier hospitals. If you have a driving license and a car, it will be an advantage and also you can reach our hospitals via public transport. This advert closes on Monday 14 Sep 2026

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust - Derby

PermanentPart time

Take the next step in your specialist career with a rare and rewarding opportunity to join the vibrant Pulvertaft Hand Unit.If you’re ready to deepen your expertise and play a key role in a nationally respected service, this is your moment. As part of our forward‑thinking Hand Outpatient Team, you’ll expand your clinical knowledge inhands and plastics, develop advanced assessment and treatment skills, and contribute directly to high‑quality patient care. This role also includes rotation into theHand Trauma Co‑ordinationposition — a pivotal responsibility that helps us optimise both outpatient flow and theatre capacity. You’ll be joining a supportive, skilled, and genuinely passionate team where your growth, curiosity, and commitment will be valued every day. In this role, you will: • Lead nurse‑led clinics— independently reviewing, planning, treating and safely discharging patients with a wide range of hand injuries and conditions. • Work collaboratively across the Hand Unit— complementing and supporting the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver seamless, high‑quality care. • Ensure smooth, efficient clinic flow— helping to maintain a well‑organised, patient‑centred outpatient environment. • Apply specialist expertise in wound care— including plastics post‑operative reviews, to manage complex wounds confidently and effectively. • Co‑ordinate staffing, clinic activity and theatre bookings— playing a key part in maximising service efficiency. This operational leadership responsibility is undertaken on a rotational basis. Closing date: 7th September 2026 Interview date: 21st September 2026 As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work. In return we will offer: • Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development • On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. • Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes Key Facts: • We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day. • We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week. • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country. • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. • UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff. Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AI‑generated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below). Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa Read about the Health and Care Visa for employing overseas nationals (excluding Irish citizens) under the points-based immigration system. This advert closes on Monday 7 Sep 2026

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust - Derby

PermanentPart time

We are looking for someone who is passionate about Breast Services, and delivering improved outcomes for our patients. You must be able to organise and prioritise your own workload to meet the requirement of the team. Have the ability to function and communicate effectively as part of a team, the ability to exercise sound judgement in relation to problem solving and identifying situations requiring further advice. The successful candidate will have experience of identifying and rectifying data quality issues and introducing procedures to rectify problems areas, experience of handling highly sensitive information and knowledge of the NHS long term plan. This role will also require the recording of non-clinical data capture for local and national audits. The role requires a high level of data accuracy to meet deadlines and to ensure high standards of service are maintained. You will need strong typing skills and an ability to type under pressure in a live meeting. The Multi-Disciplinary Team Co-ordinator, although not a patient facing role, plays a major part in the overall patient experience and journey. You should have excellent communications skills, be effective in working closely with clinical and non-clinical staff and have a flexible and patient centred approach. You should also have previous admin experience, ideally with experience of working with databases and understanding data collecting processes. You will be responsible for the monitoring, reporting and tracking of all patients, within the Breast Service area, ensuring the patient's journey is processed and administered in a timely efficient manner in line with clinical guidance. You will also work as part of the wider MDT (Multi-Disciplinary Team) to ensure the patients experience is central to every stage of the journey. Closing date of applications: 1 September 2026 Interview date: 15 & 16 September 2026 As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work. In return we will offer: • Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development • On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. • Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes Key Facts: • We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day. • We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week. • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country. • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. • UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff. Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AI‑generated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words. Following the recent update on UKimmigrationpolicy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers Important visa information:Due to UK Home Officeimmigrationrule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provideimmigrationadvice. Further information is available on theSkilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below). This advert closes on Tuesday 1 Sep 2026

Mid Cheshire Hospitals - Crewe

PermanentFull time

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Surgery and Cancer Division at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to recruit an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP)/Senior Vascular Specialist Nurse to lead and further develop the Trust's Vascular Specialist Nursing Service. The post holder will provide expert autonomous assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with complex vascular conditions across inpatient, outpatient and community pathways. Working closely with consultant vascular surgeons and the multidisciplinary team, they will deliver high-quality, evidence-based care, improve patient outcomes and ensure seamless care across the Cheshire & Merseyside Vascular Network. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced vascular practitioner or qualified ACP to further developadvanced clinical practice, leadership and service improvement skills within a supportive organisation. The Trust is committed to advancing Advanced Clinical Practice and recognises the vital contribution of this role to delivering safe, effective and sustainable vascular services. The successful candidate will provide professional and clinical leadership, contribute to service transformation, governance, audit, education and quality improvement, while supporting the development of innovative nurse-led services. They will play a key role in strengthening service resilience, workforce development and improving outcomes for patients with increasingly complex vascular needs. The post holder will work as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP)/Senior Vascular Specialist Nurse, providing expert clinical leadership and advanced autonomous practice across the vascular pathway. They will demonstrate a high level of clinical autonomy, accountability and complex decision-making in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with vascular disease, delivering evidence-based, patient-centred care. Acting as the Trust's clinical expert for vascular nursing, the post holder will provide specialist advice and support to patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team, working collaboratively with consultant vascular surgeons, community services and the Cheshire & Merseyside Vascular Network to ensure coordinated, high-quality care. The post holder will independently assess, investigate and manage patients, request and interpret diagnostic tests, initiate treatment plans and provide expert care across inpatient, outpatient and ambulatory settings. They will contribute to service improvement through leadership, governance, audit, education, workforce development and research in line with the four pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice. The successful candidate will hold a Master's qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice (or equivalent), demonstrate advanced clinical competence and work within professional standards, Trust policies and national guidance to support the ongoing development and sustainability of the vascular service. Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford. Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area’s largest employers. Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System. As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we’re reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on ourHealthier Futures website. At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest. Clinical Practice: The post holder will work as an autonomous Advanced Clinical Practitioner/Senior Vascular Specialist Nurse, providing expert assessment, diagnosis, investigation, treatment and ongoing management of patients with complex vascular conditions across inpatient, outpatient and ambulatory care settings. The post holder will independently manage a defined caseload, demonstrating advanced clinical reasoning, professional accountability and expert decision making within their scope of practice. The post holder will: • Undertake comprehensive advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and evaluation of patients with arterial and venous disease, diabetic foot complications, vascular ulcers, aneurysm surveillance and post-operative vascular conditions. • Independently manage nurse-led vascular clinics, follow-up clinics, surveillance programmes and urgent patient reviews, ensuring timely intervention and continuity of care. • Request, interpret and act upon appropriate diagnostic investigations including vascular imaging, pathology and physiological assessments within agreed competency frameworks. • Independently prescribe medicines (where qualified) and initiate, review and adjust treatment plans in accordance with evidence-based practice, national guidance and local policies. • Provide advanced assessment and management of complex vascular wounds, compression therapy, lower limb assessment and vascular deterioration, escalating appropriately where surgical intervention is required. • Assess deteriorating patients, initiate appropriate management plans and coordinate timely escalation to consultant vascular surgeons or other specialist teams. • Provide specialist advice and expert clinical support to patients, carers, General Practitioners, community nursing teams, tissue viability services, podiatry, emergency care, ward teams and other healthcare professionals across organisational boundaries. • Act as the key clinical contact for vascular patients throughout their treatment pathway, ensuring coordinated, seamless care across Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Cheshire & Merseyside Vascular Network. • Participate in consultant-led multidisciplinary team meetings and independently present complex clinical cases, contributing to shared clinical decision-making and treatment planning. • Coordinate safe admission, discharge and follow-up planning, ensuring effective communication between acute, community and tertiary services. • Promote self-management, health promotion and patient education, empowering patients and carers to participate in treatment decisions and optimise long-term outcomes. • Analyse clinical information and service activity to support delivery of national vascular standards, NHS constitutional targets, GIRFT recommendations and elective recovery priorities. • Maintain accurate, contemporaneous electronic patient records and ensure compliance with professional, legal and organisational documentation standards. • Act as the Trust's expert resource for vascular nursing, providing specialist advice, consultation and expert opinion to multidisciplinary teams and external partners. Leadership and management The post holder will provide professional, clinical and operational leadership for the Vascular Specialist Nursing Service, supporting service resilience, transformation and continuous quality improvement. The post holder will: • Provide visible clinical leadership for the vascular nursing service, acting as an expert role model and ambassador for advanced clinical practice. • Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of nurse-led vascular services to improve patient access, experience and outcomes. • Identify opportunities for service redesign, innovation and pathway transformation in response to changing service demands and national policy. • Lead quality improvement programmes, clinical audit, service evaluation and governance initiatives to improve safety, effectiveness and productivity. • Develop, review and implement clinical guidelines, standard operating procedures and evidence-based pathways for vascular care. • Work collaboratively with consultant vascular surgeons, divisional leaders and system partners to support service planning, workforce development and long-term sustainability. • Participate in recruitment, induction, appraisal, supervision and professional development of nursing staff, trainee ACPs and other members of the multidisciplinary team where appropriate. • Provide expert advice regarding complaints, incidents, patient safety concerns and clinical governance, ensuring lessons learnt are embedded into practice. • Monitor clinical activity, patient outcomes and service performance, contributing to divisional and Trust quality and performance objectives. • Promote a culture of continuous improvement, compassionate leadership and multidisciplinary collaboration. Education The post holder will lead the development of vascular knowledge and advanced clinical practice across the multidisciplinary workforce. The post holder will: • Maintain advanced clinical competence through continuing professional development, reflective practice and completion of specialty-specific competencies. • Act as an educator, mentor, supervisor and clinical assessor for nurses, trainee ACPs, junior doctors, allied health professionals and medical students. • Design, deliver and evaluate vascular education programmes for hospital and community healthcare professionals. • Support succession planning through the development of future Advanced Clinical Practitioners and specialist vascular nurses. • Share specialist knowledge through formal teaching, case reviews, multidisciplinary meetings and clinical supervision. • Maintain an advanced clinical portfolio demonstrating ongoing competence across the four pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice. • Disseminate new evidence, national guidance and best practice to improve vascular care across the organisation. • Maintain compliance with all statutory, mandatory and professional training requirements. Research, audit and quality improvement The post holder will promote an evidence-based culture and contribute to the continuous development of vascular services. The post holder will: • Lead and participate in clinical audit, research and quality improvement projects that improve vascular patient outcomes and service delivery. • Evaluate clinical practice against national guidance, GIRFT recommendations, VSQIP standards and local quality indicators. • Develop robust governance processes, clinical databases and outcome measures to monitor service performance. • Present audit findings, quality improvement outcomes and research activity at local, regional and national forums where appropriate. • Participate in research studies and support the implementation of research findings into clinical practice. • Collaborate with Advanced Clinical Practitioners and specialist nurses across the Trust and regional vascular network to share best practice and develop consistent standards of care. • Contribute to the development of Trust policies, clinical guidelines and evidence-based pathways relating to vascular care. • Use data to identify opportunities to improve patient safety, efficiency, patient experience and value for money across the vascular service. 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