Leg Ulcer Nurse

Lincolnshire Community Health Service NHS Trust; Skegness; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Skegness is hiring a Leg Ulcer Nurse to manage patient care within leg ulcer clinics. Prospective candidates should be registered nurses with a keen interest in wound management and experience in leg ulcer treatment. The role requires excellent independent working skills, the ability to handle a diverse caseload, and potential flexibility for visiting multiple clinics in the area. This is a great opportunity for career advancement in a supportive and engaging environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Continuous professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration as a Registered Adult Nurse is mandatory.
• Enrolled in ENB 998 / FLiPS or willing to train.
• Further training in Tissue Viability post-registration is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat leg ulcer patients according to trust pathways.
• Manage patient caseloads effectively.
• Order clinic stock and monitor referrals.

Skills

Experience of assessment

Flexible and willing to travel

Computer literacy

Ability to work independently

Education

Registered Adult Nurse with current NMC registration

Further relevant training in Tissue Viability

Tools

Microsoft applications

SystmOne

Job description

Leg Ulcer Nurse

The closing date is 04 January 2026.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a Leg Ulcer Nurse in Leg Ulcer Clinics within LCHS. Ideally candidates will have experience of working with patients who have leg ulcers or an interest in wound management. This is an ideal opportunity for individuals with aspirations of a career or special interest in leg ulcer management to step into a specialist post. The successful post holders need to be motivated and committed to delivering best practice in leg ulcer management as well as developing self‑management. The vacancy covers the North East Lincs Leg ulcer clinics so you will be required to travel to all the clinics in this area but predominantly based within the Skegness clinic. We are looking for nurses who have a particular interest in leg ulcer management, who can be flexible, self‑motivated and able to work independently. The successful candidates will work within a supportive environment, alongside the Band 6 Specialist Nurse.

Main duties of the job

• Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of leg ulcer patients following the latest evidence‑based practice and the trust pathways.
• Managing a caseload of patients.
• Monitoring referrals and ordering of clinic stock.
• Promoting shared self‑care to reduce reoccurrence.
• Working autonomously in a leg ulcer clinic within a wider team of leg ulcer clinicians.
• Providing cover in other leg ulcer clinics when necessary.

About us

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust is in the top 25 percent of all community trusts for overall staff engagement in the 2021 NHS National Staff Survey.

At LCHS, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in LCHS' workforce.

LCHS recognises the increasing demand for more flexibility in working practices in order to accommodate the personal goals and commitments that employees experience at different stages during their working lives. Flexible working opportunities such as part‑time working, compressed hours, job shares, and hybrid working models can help staff to balance their personal and work commitments. Arrangements can be put in place if it can be shown that the needs of the individual can be balanced with those of the service and the impact on other team members, enabling the Trust to recruit and retain skilled staff, raise staff morale, reduce absenteeism and respond to changing service needs more effectively.

We are an ambassador of a learning culture that will support the right individual to progress in their chosen career through an 'earn while you learn' apprenticeship programme. Visit our Learning and Development page to find out more https://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk/join-us/learning-and-dev

Job responsibilities

Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of leg ulcer patients following the latest evidence‑based practice and the trust pathways. Managing a caseload of patients. Monitoring referrals and ordering of clinic stock. Promoting shared self‑care to reduce reoccurrence. Working autonomously in a leg ulcer clinic within a wider team of leg ulcer clinicians. Providing cover in other leg ulcer clinics when necessary.

Qualifications

• Registered Adult Nurse with current NMC registration
• ENB 998 / FLiPS or equivalent qualification or willingness to undertake training
• Further relevant training in Tissue Viability Post registration qualifications e.g. Accredited pressure ulcer, leg ulcer and tissue viability courses.
• Computer literacy and knowledge of Microsoft applications, SystmOne etc
• Flexible and willing to travel across multiple locations
• Willing to promote patient self‑management/self‑care
• Able to manage own workload and work independently - to use own initiative
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Possesses up-to-date knowledge of current issues within the profession and delivery of healthcare
• Understands the concept of primary care nursing
• Evidence of ability to maintain and monitor standards
• Interest in health promotion

Experience

• Can demonstrate experience of assessment, care planning and care delivery
• Experience of delegation and supervision of others
• Evidence of the application of research and evidence‑based care
• Evidence of experience in teaching / disseminating knowledge and skills
• Experience of team working
• Post‑registration experience in Tissue Viability setting
• Tissue Viability Link Champion

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.

Lincolnshire Community Health Service NHS Trust