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    Chronic Wound Care NurseNHS AfC: Band 6 - Shefford, United Kingdom - East London NHS Foundation Trust

    East London NHS Foundation Trust
    East London NHS Foundation Trust Shefford, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Description

    Job overview

    If you have vision, drive and enthusiasm for facilitating outstanding tissue viability care then there are excellent opportunities for you in Bedfordshire.

    The post holder is a member of the Bedfordshire Community Health Service Wound Care Team and will be responsible for the assessments, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualized wound care to patients living in the community.
     To co-ordinate and manage clinics specifically aimed at patients with leg ulceration and be responsible for the development and running of these sites.
     Participate in the teaching and training of pre and post registration nurses in all aspects of wound care.
     Be responsible for the collection of statistics regarding incidents and prevalence of pressure sores in Nursing homes and collate these findings to identify need.

    Main duties of the job

    This is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our team as an experienced wound care nurse. The right candidate will be a good team player, with a strong desire to provide holistic tissue viability care to our patients, along with teaching skills and the ability to motivate staff on all levels

    Working for our organisation

    Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations

    Detailed job description and main responsibilities

    Please for further information kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.

     To promote wound care services which embraces a holistic approach to patients, carers and relatives.
     Liaise with the Hospital Nurses/ Tissue Viability Nurses /Discharge Teams, Team leaders and Community Matrons concerning patients for admission and/or discharge from hospital.
     Act as the patients advocate, raising their concerns about services and other agencies if required.
     Identify the need for, be aware of contra-indications and safely apply advanced wound care products such as; Larvae and
    Reviewed November 2023
    V.A.C therapy.

    Person specification

    Education

    Essential criteria

  • Registered general nurse
  • Evidence of significant post-registration nursing experience
  • Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up-to-date clinical skills
  • Ability to manage caseload
  • Relevant teaching/mentoring qualification and evidence of teaching skills
  • Desirable criteria

  • Experience of clinical leadership
  • Post-registration qualification in relevant clinical field
  • Non-medical Nurse Prescriber
  • Sharp Debridement
  • Experience

    Essential criteria

  • Knowledge of the principles of Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Children
  • Demonstrate an understanding of national government initiatives in Wound care and how they impact on local services
  • Desirable criteria

  • Evidence of and commitment of multi-professional working
  • Have a comprehensive understanding of partnership working
  • Comprehensive understanding of the roles of others in health and social care
  • Knowledge of the principles of health promotion and prevention strategies
  • Knowledge

    Essential criteria

  • Able to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, using a variety of methods e.g. verbally, written and IT
  • Evidence of good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to lead and work within a team
  • Desirable criteria

  • Ability to disseminate complex information to others
  • Other

    Essential criteria

  • Able to adapt to change
  • Able to demonstrate personal and professional integrity
  • Leadership and motivational skills
  • Self-motivating/directing
  • Ability to travel throughout Bedfordshire and access to a care for work purposes


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