Community District Nurse: Home Care & Wound Specialist

Wye Valley Nhs Trust; Ambergate; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Golden Valley District Nursing Team at Wye Valley NHS Trust is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our supportive home care service across Herefordshire. The role involves holistic nursing assessments, enabling patients to stay independent at home and reducing hospital admissions.

Travel across a large geographic area is essential. Applicants with community experience are welcomed, and both experienced and newly qualified nurses can apply.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse Level 1 (Adult) with UK registration.
• Mentor and assessing qualification expected within 12 months of commencement.
• Continued Professional Development (CPD) demonstrated.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment and support to patients in their own homes.
• Undertake holistic nursing assessments to promote independence and reduce hospital admissions.
• Travel across the Golden Valley area to cover a large geographic region.
• Deliver wound care including NPWT, palliative care and end-of-life support.
• Manage long-term conditions in a community setting and support relatives/carers.

Skills

Excellent communication

Confidentiality

IT literacy

Person-centred care

Teamwork across MDT

Education

Registered Nurse Level 1 (Adult)

Mentor and assessing qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Patient Records

New systems training

Job description

The Golden Valley District Nursing Team at Wye Valley NHS Trust is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our supportive home care service across Herefordshire. The role involves holistic nursing assessments, enabling patients to stay independent at home and reducing hospital admissions.

Travel across a large geographic area is essential. Applicants with community experience are welcomed, and both experienced and newly qualified nurses can apply.