Wound Clinic Nurse - Flexible Hours & Wound Care Impact

Bidvane; Rainham; Remote; GBP 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Disability guaranteed interview scheme

Job summary

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a wound care nurse within the Tissue Viability and Wound Therapy Service. The post involves assessing and treating patients in wound clinics, developing care plans and prescribing therapies as part of a specialist multidisciplinary team.

The role includes running clinic sessions, deputising for the Senior Wound Therapist, supervising Healthcare Assistants, supporting students and visitors, and delivering education to patients and carers, with

Qualifications

• Level 6 degree or equivalent, or equivalent knowledge gained through experience plus a diploma in nursing.
• NMC registration is required.
• Recent healthcare experience from education or work.
• Ability to use IT systems and databases.
• Up-to-date knowledge of clinical practice and evidence-based procedures.
• Understanding the role of a healthcare worker and ability to signpost to other services.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat and monitor patients in wound clinics and develop care plans.
• Prescribe appropriate wound therapies as part of care.
• Organise clinic sessions and manage appointments.
• Deputise for the Senior Wound Therapist when required.
• Supervise Healthcare Assistants and support students and visitors.
• Provide education and support to patients, families and carers.
• Coordinate care through communication with GPs and other services.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Wound care knowledge

Communication

Leadership and supervision

Patient education

Education

Level 6 degree or equivalent + Diploma in nursing

Job description

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a wound care nurse within the Tissue Viability and Wound Therapy Service. The post involves assessing and treating patients in wound clinics, developing care plans and prescribing therapies as part of a specialist multidisciplinary team.

The role includes running clinic sessions, deputising for the Senior Wound Therapist, supervising Healthcare Assistants, supporting students and visitors, and delivering education to patients and carers, with