Community Wound Care Nurse — Tissue Viability Expert

BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Wokingham

On-site

GBP 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

27 days' annual leave rising with time

NHS pension scheme

Excellent learning and career developm

Cycle to Work and car leasing

Wellbeing tools and services

Discounts for retailers and dining

Staff networks for equality and inclus

Generous leave for maternity/paternity

Free parking across Trust sites

Job summary

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a committed registered nurse with community experience to join the Community Nursing Team in Wokingham. You will support tissue viability and wound care across the locality, building on your NMC registration and mentoring qualifications.

In this role you will make referrals, assess plan implement and evaluate patient care, provide expert advice on wound care, support education and training related to tissue viability, and act as a resource for

Qualifications

Registered nurse with community experience and current NMC registration and Mentorship Training qualifications.
Good communication and computer skills; experience in a customer focused environment.
Eagerness to participate in further training and development.

Responsibilities

Lead wound and pressure care management and act as an expert resource for community staff across the Wokingham Locality.
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care using advanced knowledge and research in tissue viability.
Provide expert advice on all aspects of wound care and support staff in meeting standards and protocols.