Wound Clinic Lead Nurse – Lead Care & Innovation

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health service provider is seeking a Wound Clinic Lead Nurse based in Derby. This role requires significant post-registration experience and management duties, including caseload management and patient care. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to high-quality care and will have skills in leadership and clinical reasoning. Professional qualifications such as a Registered General Nurse and experience in wound clinics are essential. The role supports the development of staff and patient care standards.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse required with evidence of ongoing learning.
• Qualifications in wound management preferred or willing to pursue.
• DCHS Tissue Viability training necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support overall Caseload Management and clinical patient care.
• Monitor standards of care and supervise team members appropriately.
• Co-ordinate assessment and evaluation of care programs.

Skills

Leadership and communication skills

Ability to prioritise workloads

Effective time management

Evaluation and clinical reasoning skills

Basic IT skills (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

Education

Registered General Nurse

Evidence of recent and ongoing CPD/learning

Recognised qualification in TV at Degree level

DCHS Tissue Viability training including 2-day lower limb

Job description

A community health service provider is seeking a Wound Clinic Lead Nurse based in Derby. This role requires significant post-registration experience and management duties, including caseload management and patient care. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to high-quality care and will have skills in leadership and clinical reasoning. Professional qualifications such as a Registered General Nurse and experience in wound clinics are essential. The role supports the development of staff and patient care standards.