Wound Care Nurse Development Post

Sirona Care & Health C.I.C.; West of England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

27+ days annual leave

Agenda for Change salary

Job summary

Sirona care & health CIC is seeking a Band 6 Wound Care Nurse to assess, plan and advise on wound care in BNSSG in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, including homes, clinics and GP practices.

The post requires an NMC registered nurse with tissue viability CPD and experience in leg ulcers, NPWT and compression bandages. UK registration and a commitment to NHS values are essential; travel within BNSSG is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in the management and assessment of leg ulceration.
• Experience in negative pressure wound therapy.
• Experience in community nursing.
• Competence in the selection and application of compression bandages, wraps and hosiery.
• Competence in pressure ulcer risk assessment and prevention strategies.
• Desirable: Doppler vascular assessment; knowledge of the Minuteful wound app.

Responsibilities

• Please see the job description and person specification attached for further information on the role.

Skills

Leg ulcer management

Negative pressure wound therapy

Community nursing

Compression bandages/hosiery

Pressure ulcer risk assessment

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Tissue viability CPD

Tools

Doppler

Job description

Job summary

Develop your specialist wound care career with us!

Are you a registered nurse with a passion for wound care and a desire to develop your specialist skills?

Main duties of the job

PLEASE NOTE: Please see the bottom of this advert to find both the Band 5 and Band 6 job descriptions attached.

The post holder will provide assessment, treatment planning and advice for patients who have been referred into the Wound Care Service, with the support and guidance of the specialist nurses within the team. They will be working in a variety of community settings including patients' homes, clinics, GP practices, nursing and residential homes to support the delivery of excellent wound care across the Sirona care and health population. Patient visits may be undertaken alone or jointly with the nurses providing the patient's wound care.

The post requires a registered nurse with experience in community nursing, a passion for wound care, sound knowledge and skills set in lower limb management, wound care and pressure ulcer prevention. Current competence in doppler and lower limb assessment is advantageous.

Assessments will include lower limb and vascular assessment (dopplers and toe pressures), pressure ulcer and equipment assessments, negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT/ VAC), general wound assessments.

The Wound Care Service covers Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG), therefore there is a requirement to travel across all of this area.

About us

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.

We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. 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 aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.

Details

Date posted: 21 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number: 083-8308686-HO

Job locations: William Budd Health Centre, Downton Road, Bristol, BS4 1WH, United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached for further information on the role.

If you currently require a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 14 months remaining until the expiry date. If you do not disclose your expiry date within your application, it may not be considered. Please only provide the expiry date and not your share code within your application.

If you refer to qualifications or employment within your supporting statement, that has not been included in your Qualifications, Training or Employment History, this information may be discounted.

Please use your 'Supporting Information' to demonstrate and provide evidence in how you meet the Person Specification below.

Person Specification

Knowledge, skills and experience

Essential

• Experience in the management and assessment of leg ulceration
• Experience in negative pressure wound therapy
• Experience in community nursing
• Competence in the selection and application of compression bandages, wraps and hosiery
• Competence in pressure ulcer risk assessment and prevention strategies

Desirable

• Vascular assessment using a doppler ultrasound
• Knowledge of and/ or experience of the Minuteful for wound app

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Evidence of continuous professional development in tissue viability

Desirable

• ENB 998 or FLAP - teaching and assessing in clinical practice

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: Sirona care & health CIC

Address: William Budd Health Centre, Downton Road, Bristol, BS4 1WH, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Wound Care Service Operational Lead, Bethany Head, [e-mail], 07900264402

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