Vascular Nurse

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic registered nurse to join the vascular/leg ulcer nursing team. The role will involve working as a member of the nursing team in 7 community leg ulcer clinics throughout the county. It will involve implementation of local and national clinical pathways of care and improvements to the service.


5 per week and is a permanent post.


Full driving licence with business cover is essential to travel to all clinics.
You will be expected to undertake comprehensive, holistic assessment of patients with leg ulceration and subsequently plan, implement and evaluate the delivery of evidence based care.


As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.


The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.


There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone
Informal chats are welcomed, please contact Catherine Cooper, Lead Leg Ulcer Nurse Specialist.
Experience of clinical audit/research
Evidence of continuing professional development and to have undertaken post registration training.

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Various Community Clinics in Somerset.