Lower Limb Nurse Specialist (Band 6) – Community Care

Wye Valley NHS Trust; Ledbury; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS healthcare provider is seeking a skilled Band 6 Lower Limb Nurse Specialist to join their team in Ledbury. This role offers the chance to work in community clinics, focusing on lower limb care and patient outcomes. The ideal candidate will have experience in tissue viability, strong clinical skills, and a commitment to professional development. This position promotes a supportive work environment and the opportunity to engage in innovative clinical practices, alongside a commitment to improving patient care.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive clinical team

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in lower limb or tissue viability care.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Experience in leadership and management.
• Experience of change management.

Responsibilities

• Provide lower limb services within designated locality.
• Cross cover services across Herefordshire.
• Engage in continuous professional development.

Skills

Clinical Audit

Wound Care

Tissue Viability Practice

Research in wound care

Leg ulcer management

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Leg Ulcer in-house course

Tissue Viability degree-level qualification

Independent non-medical prescriber qualification

Job description

A prominent NHS healthcare provider is seeking a skilled Band 6 Lower Limb Nurse Specialist to join their team in Ledbury. This role offers the chance to work in community clinics, focusing on lower limb care and patient outcomes. The ideal candidate will have experience in tissue viability, strong clinical skills, and a commitment to professional development. This position promotes a supportive work environment and the opportunity to engage in innovative clinical practices, alongside a commitment to improving patient care.