Complex Leg Ulcer Healthcare Assistant - Wimborne, United Kingdom - Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
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Wimborne, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health Care Assistant post based at Wimborne Hospital on Monday and Thursdays to actively support the Complex Leg Ulcer Service assist with the care, treatment and management of patients that have complex leg ulcers.

There is scope to work additional hours covering other clinics during periods of sickness, annual leave and training.

Implement nursing care for patients attending the Leg Ulcer clinic under the supervision of the Registered Complex Leg Ulcer Nurse

Have an awareness and comply with the principles of Infection control and prevention within a clinical environment

Work in partnership with patients, carers and enable patients to make informed choices

Maintain a high standard of individualised patient care and report any changes in their condition or concerns to the Registered nurse in clinic

Car driver essential

Knowledge of Health and Safety At Work Act is a requirement

Adhere to Trust's Risk Management procedures including incident reporting and complaints procedure

Comply with legal requirements eg Data Protection, Caldicott

Setting up and cleaning the clinic room before and after each clinic

Ensure that all equipment provided is maintained and in good order. Report any damaged/non functioning equipment to the Registered Nurse

Responsibility for ensuring adequate stock levels

Ensure that all training needs are up to date and completed


At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services.

We're a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019.

It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference.

Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.


Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people.

We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity.

We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.


Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know.

And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

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