Job summary
- Main area
- Leg ulcer assessment and management
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent: or secondment if applying internally
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 184-CR6241842
- Employer
- Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Various Community Clinics in Somerset.
- Town
- Somerset
- Salary
- £28,407 - £34,581 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Vascular/Leg Ulcer Nurse
Band 5
Our award winning trusts recognise that our colleagues are our most valuable resource, we are proud of the excellent levels of service our Trust provides to our service users and the dedication and conscientiousness of our colleagues. With over 10,000 colleagues working for our trusts in a very wide range of services, we aim to provide a supportive, inclusive environment in which our colleagues can thrive.
Job overview
Are you looking for a new challenge?
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.
The hours are 37.5 per week and is a permanent post.
Full driving licence with business cover is essential to travel to all clinics.
Main duties of the job
You will work as an integral member of the Leg Ulcer Team, ensuring the smooth and effective running of the Leg Ulcer Service on a day to day basis.
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.
You will be expected to provide evidence based professional advice on all aspects of leg ulcer management to patients and their carers.
Working for our organisation
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!
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see job description attached for a more in-depth description of the main duties and responsibilities of this role. Informal chats are welcomed, please contact Catherine Cooper, Lead Leg Ulcer Nurse Specialist.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered General Nurse
Desirable criteria
- Teaching /Assessor qualification
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge in the management of leg ulceration
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in managing complex wounds/leg ulcers
Desirable criteria
- Experience of clinical audit/research
- Experience of working in multi-agency services.
- Evidence of continuing professional development and to have undertaken post registration training.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Catherine Cooper
- Job title
- Lead Leg Ulcer Nurse Specialist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01823 34 6132
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