Leg Ulcer Nurse Team Lead

Integrated Care System; Dudley; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and energetic Band 7 Leg Ulcer Clinic Team Leader at a healthcare trust in Dudley. The role demands an enthusiastic Registered Nurse with expertise in leg ulcer management and leadership skills, focusing on delivering person-centered care. The successful candidate will oversee a team, manage patient caseloads, and collaborate with various stakeholders for seamless care delivery, all while fostering team development and adhering to best practice guidelines.

Qualifications

• Evidence of extensive, relevant post graduate training.
• Understanding of best practices in leg ulcer assessment and treatment.
• Extensive experience in clinical supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in delivering specialized leg ulcer treatment.
• Manage a caseload of complex patients.
• Facilitate education and training for staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Patient Care

Education

Diploma / Degree in Nursing

Level 6 degree module in Leg Ulcer Management

MSc in a relevant clinical area

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Anexciting and rareopportunityhasarisen for amotivatedand energeticBand 7Leg Ulcer Clinic Team Leader.

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

To be successful in deliveringand leading thisteam,youwillneed 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 willhave a responsibilityto educatecolleagues and trainstaff intheimplementation of integrated pathways of care and delivering on training packages and supervision/mentoring.

Asthe teamleadyouwill bethe main contactand leadfor expert advice and support, as wellas day-to-dayoperational management of the team. You will beorganized, confident, ableto work independently, and be anexcellent communicator.

Main duties of the job

To be an independent practitioner managing a caseload of patients including those with complex needs, carrying out assessments, treatment and evaluation of interventions.To lead in the triage of patients referred to the Leg Ulcer Service.To provide expert knowledge and advice to other health professionals to ensure patients with leg ulcers have appropriate first line treatment and only referred to the Leg Ulcer service when necessary.To work collaboratively with the DGFT vascular team to ensure a seamless transition of care with exemplary communication skills to be able to expedite patients for assessment to prevent any further deterioration.To be able to prioritize work effectively, safely and in a timely manner, responding to rapid change in an ever-changing work environment.To support district nursesPromote admission avoidance and early discharge by effective liaison with primary care and the Vascular Team in DGFT.To treat the most complex and non-compliant patients and to ensure that the promotion of person-centred care is the primary philosophy.Understanding patients' needs, recognizing their requirements, emotionally, socially and physically, signposting them to relevant services.Provide psychological support to very complex patients throughout all stages of their journey.

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

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

• Diploma / Degree in Nursing
• Evidence of commitment to life-long academic learning
• Level 6 degree module in Leg Ulcer Management or equivalent training and experience
• Evidence of extensive, relevant post graduate training and experience equivalent to masters level
• Mentor or practice based learning training
• Evidence of formal Leadership / Managerial Training and Development
• MSc in relevant clinical area

Knowledge and Training

• Robust knowledge of up-to-date best practice in the assessment and treatment of leg ulcers
• Extensive post-graduate experience, in leg ulcer assessment and treatment.
• Computer literate, able to use word, excel, power point and other software programmes for the role
• Able to carry out self-directed learning and keep up to date with evidence based practice, national guidance.
• Evidence of collaborative working with multi-professional colleagues
• To be able to order and manage stock required for the service
• Recognised experience and knowledge of governance and incident management

Experience

• Evidence of relevant and extensive post-graduate experience
• Evidence of extensive experience and knowledge of working with patients with a leg ulcer
• Experience of carrying out clinical supervision and appraisal
• Experience of facilitating service development and treatment protocols that impact other disciplines / wider services
• Evidence of good teaching skills and experience
• Evidence of experience of working as part of an MDT

Communication & Relationship Skills

• Ability to communicate highly complex information where there are barriers to understanding such as patients with cognitive deficit, anxiety or alcohol / drug dependency and reluctance to comply with treatment plan
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organisation
• Self-motivated and able to motivate others to deliver a quality service
• Able to work as part of a team
• Experience of representing department or Trust at local/national level.

Analytical & Judgement Skills

• Ability to exercise independent judgement in clinical decision making
• Ability to analyse data and present information to various audiences
• Forward thinking - to identify opportunities for improvement in service development
• Experience of audit and research

Planning & Organisational Skills

• Good organisation and delegation skills
• Management experience of a clinical team
• Able to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service

Physical Skills

• Must be able to commute to meet the demands of the role
• Able to move and manually handle patients as necessary for the role

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values

• Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
• Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
• Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong, and their contribution is valued

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

£47,810 to £54,710 a yearPro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

253-0725-7159997

Job locations

Brierley Hill Health & Social Care Centre