Community Nurses Wound Tier Service

Transformation Unit; Northampton; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Community Nurse (Band 6) to lead wound clinics and provide expert care across Northamptonshire.

The role focuses on complex wound management, leg ulcers and clinical leadership within a supportive multidisciplinary team, promoting safe practice, governance and high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration.
• Advanced knowledge of leg ulcer management and tissue viability.
• Proficient in performing and interpreting Doppler assessments.
• Previous experience in clinic management and line management of staff.
• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
• Specialist qualification in wound care or tissue viability or DNSPQ.
• Independent prescribing V300 or willingness to work towards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage specialist wound care clinics across Northamptonshire.
• Deliver advanced wound management and complex leg ulcer care.
• Undertake and interpret Doppler assessments and guide treatment plans.
• Act as a clinical expert and resource for nursing colleagues.
• Provide line management, supervision and mentorship to clinic staff.
• Support quality improvement, audit and service development activities.
• Ensure high standards of clinical governance, documentation and patient safety.
• Work collaboratively with community nursing teams, GPs, care homes, the Tissue Viability Team and wider multidisciplinary teams.
• Deliver education and training to support workforce development.

Skills

Registered Nurse (Adult) NMC

Wound care & tissue viability

Doppler assessments

Clinic management experience

Full UK driving licence

Wound care qualification/DNSPQ

Independent prescribing (V300)

Job description

Main area Community Nursing Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Core service Hours 0800-1800hrs including weekends and bank holidays) Job ref 270-TH368-AD

Employer Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Campbell House / Manfield Court Town Northampton Salary £39,959 - £48,117 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 17/11/2026 23:59

Community Nurses Wound Tier Service

Band 6

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Northamptonshire Wound Tiering Service as a Senior Community Nurse (Band 6).

We are looking for an experienced, motivated and dynamic Registered Nurse with a passion for wound care, service development and clinical leadership. This role is central to the delivery of our specialist Tier 3 and Tier 4 wound care pathway, supporting patients with complex wounds to receive the right care, at the right time, in the right place.

As a senior clinician within the service, you will lead wound clinics across Northamptonshire, work closely with the Tissue Viability Team, support staff development and provide expert advice on complex wound management, including lower limb care and Doppler assessment.

This is an excellent opportunity to help shape an evolving service while developing your leadership and specialist clinical expertise.

Main duties of the job

You will:

• Lead and manage specialist wound care clinics across Northamptonshire.
• Deliver advanced wound management and complex leg ulcer care.
• Undertake and interpret Doppler assessments and guide treatment plans.
• Act as a clinical expert and resource for nursing colleagues.
• Provide line management, supervision and mentorship to clinic staff.
• Support quality improvement, audit and service development activities.
• Ensure high standards of clinical governance, documentation and patient safety.
• Work collaboratively with community nursing teams, GPs, care homes, the Tissue Viability Team and wider multidisciplinary teams.
• Deliver education and training to support workforce development.

Working for our organisation

NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our ‘outstanding’ rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.

At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.

We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the ‘About You’ Section of the document.

Person specification

Knowledge and Experience

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration.
• Advanced knowledge of leg ulcer management and tissue viability
• Proficient in performing and interpreting Doppler assessments.
• Previous experience in clinic management and line management of staff.
• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes
• Specialist qualification in wound care or tissue viability or DNSPQ
• Independent prescribing V300 or willingness to work towards

Behaviours and Values

• Demonstrate flexibility in working patterns and practices.
• An effective role model upholding safe practice and professional standards
• Ability to work in a fast paced and challenging environment
• Motivation to develop self and other team members

Skills and Abilities

• Be able to work on own initiative

All roles are subject to the home office immigration rules and therefore eligibility must meet certain requirements for any sponsorship to be considered. Please visit the government website for more information regarding eligibility,

At NHFT we support many of our colleagues to work flexibly and we will consider requests for flexible working from day one. For this role, we are open to discussing a range of options including flexible hours, agile/home working, compressed hours and part time hours. Please have a conversation with the recruiting manager about the flexibility you need and we will promise to explore what is possible with you.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

All posts that are engaged in a regulated activity will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a DBS re-check on a three yearly basis whilst employed in such a role. Staff employed in these posts will therefore be asked to register with the DBS Automatic Update Service upon receipt of their DBS certificate and must update yearly , the annual fee will be reimbursed subject to Trust policy. For further information please visit: DBS Update Service: applicant guide - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please note if a DBS is applicable for the position then a charge will be deducted from your first salary.

Please note that all new starters to the trustare subject to a probationary period.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.