Community Leg Ulcer Nurse

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust; Brierley Hill; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS foundation trust in Brierley Hill is seeking an enthusiastic Band 6 Leg Ulcer Clinic Nurse to join their team. The ideal candidate will have experience in leg ulcer treatment and will play a crucial role in delivering patient-centered care. Responsibilities include conducting patient assessments, educating colleagues, and maintaining effective communication with diverse stakeholders. This role offers a unique opportunity to advance clinical and leadership skills in a supportive environment focused on high-quality patient care.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Continuous professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with patient care and assessments.
• Ability to record and report changes in patient conditions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and implement treatment pathways.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders for seamless patient care.
• Teach nursing procedures to relatives for continuous care.

Skills

Ability to develop working relationships with other professionals

Demonstrate knowledge of research-based practice

Evidence of mentoring

Experience in Leg Ulcer Service

Education

First level Registered Nurse

Evidence of continual professional development

Nurse Prescriber (or working towards)

Job description

Anexciting and rareopportunityhasarisen for amotivatedand energeticBand 6Leg Ulcer Clinic Nurse.

The Successful candidatewill be anenthusiastic,ambitiousandexperienced Registered Nurse,whois keento advance their clinical, professional and leadership skills.You will be expected todeliver excellenthighly specialistpatient centredleg ulcer treatmenttopatientswho are able to attend clinics across the Dudley Borough.

To be successfulyouwillneed to have experience and knowledgeinLeg Ulcer treatment and anunderstanding of alltheNational and Local guidelines and pathwaysrelevant tothis cohort ofpatients.

You will haveresponsibility fordeveloping relationships with allstakeholdersto ensure a seamlessapproach to the care ofpatients with leg ulcers, working closely with district nurses and primary care services.

You willassist ineducatingcolleaguesintheimplementation of integrated pathways of care and delivering on training packages and supervision/mentoring.

You will beorganized, confident, ableto work independently, and be anexcellent communicator.

Main duties of the job

The post-holderwill carry outassessmentof patients,planningand implementationoftreatment Pathways, within the service,supporting the team withongoing assessment of care needs and the development,implementationand evaluation of programmes of care. The post holder will carry out all relevant forms of care and will take responsibility for caseloadon behalf oftheTeamLeader intheir absence.

Accurately andtimelyrecording of all care given to the patients and report any changes in the patient's condition to the general practitioner or other members of the health / social care team and that may be used in enquiries.

Attending andparticipatein staff meetings, case conferences and other meetings asrequired.

Ensuring that quality standards of care aremaintainedusing audit and other monitoring systems.

Contributing to the local Clinical Governance agenda being aware ofDudleyCommunity Services and local priorities / requirements.

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)

Job responsibilities

Developing andmaintainingeffective communication networks with other health professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies.

Accurately andtimelyrecording of all care given to the patients and report any changes in the patients condition to the general practitioner or other members of the health / social care team and that may be used in enquiries and / or court sessions.

Attending andparticipatein staff meetings, case conferences and other meetings asrequired.

Ability to verbally explain complex issues in formal situations such as court hearings / enquiries.

Ability to formally present and discuss to individuals and groups ideas and issues pertinent to The Leg Ulcer service.

Discussing andidentifyingwhois responsible forthe assessment ofparticular clientgroups.

Having responsibility for the health assessment of theall-agegroups within the population as their needs arise.

Using the knowledge and skills necessary to assess individuals and groups,identifyingthe multiple needs of the patient, family / carer giving inaholistic way taking into consideration cultural differences.

Working within the primary care setting as a member of the health care team,participatingin activities, which address the health needs of the general practice caseload.

Providing andmaintaininga high standard of skilled nursing care forpatients'health centres and practice surgeries using a nursing model of care, that is consistent with best evidence, within own scope of practice and legislation.

Teaching nursing procedures to relatives / carers so that the care of the patients may be continuous over 24hours, andgive guidance in carrying out all treatments.

Ensuring the changing needs of individuals and groups areidentifiedtimelyand adjustments to programmes of care are made.

Promoting andmaintainingoptimumhealth byidentifying,planningand undertaking specific health promotional activities with identified individuals and target groups.

Taking part in preparing an annual caseload profilein order toidentifythe health needs of the area and using the information to inform other professionals and to direct development of services.

Following Dudley Community Services guidelines in all suspected and confirmed emotional,sexualand physical abuse.

Ensuring that concerns andidentifiedpotential risks are referred to theappropriate MedicalPractitioner / Agencyimmediately.

Complying withand helping to fulfil theobjectivesof the primary health care team.

Participating in the setting of personalobjectiveswith the Caseload holder through the job appraisal and clinical supervision processes.

Maintaining and continually update professional knowledge and skills

Participating in the training of District Nursing and nursing students and others as directed, supporting them to apply theory into practice.

Demonstrating nursing procedures where applicable.

Assistingin the induction programme fornew staffto Dudley Community Services.

Ensuring fulfilment of the competencies relating to the Nurse prescribing competency frameworkaremet (If applicable).

Reviewing information on services andidentifyingareas for development.

Co-operating andassistingin research and survey programmes relating to the client group or the nursing profession.

Ensuring that quality standards of care aremaintainedusing audit and other monitoring systems.

Contributing to the local Clinical Governance agenda being aware ofDudleyCommunity Services and local priorities / requirements.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

• First level Registered Nurse
• Evidence of continual professional development
• Nurse Prescriber (or working towards)

Skills & Experience

• Ability to develop working relationships with other professionals
• Demonstrate knowledge of research based practice
• Post registration experience to include: ? Evidence of mentoring ? Project working ? Specialist training ? Management and development of others ? Experience of working in Leg Ulcer Service
• Good background knowledge of issues within the primary care arena
• Evidence of being able to work as part of a team
• Evidence of working to and achieving defined objectives
• Evidence of knowledge relating to caseload management and leadership/provision of support to others
• Knowledge around stock requisition and IB Solutions system
• Demonstrate an awareness of current community nursing issues
• Have knowledge of major NHS issues

Personal Qualities

• Enthusiastic - seizing the opportunity for personal and service development

Interests & Motivation to the Job

• Motivated - able to motivate self and others to deliver a quality service
• Forward thinking - to identify opportunities for improvement in service development
• Forward thinking - to identify opportunities for improvement in service development

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Brierley Hill Health & Social Care Centre

Brierley Hill Health & Social Care Centre