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Ash Trees Surgery

Wound Care Nurse

The closing date is 20 June 2025

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Job summary

An excellent opportunity has arisen for Ash Trees Surgery to recruit a wound care nurse, who will work alongside our existing nurses and GPs. The post holder will be a highly experienced wound care nurse and will contribute to the skilled delivery of wound and predominantly leg ulcer clinics.

Main duties of the job

We welcome applications from individuals who enjoy providing outstanding customer service, have a keen interest in being part of a team, striving to improve patient experience and outcomes, with excellent communication and IT skills.

About us

Ash Trees surgery is a six-site practice, located on the picturesque border of North Lancashire and South Cumbria, we are part of Carnforth and Milnthorpe PCN and work collaboratively with Park View Surgery, where we prioritize exceptional patient care and collaborative teamwork.

The role will be mainly based at our Milnthorpe and Arnside practices with some sessions at our main site in Carnforth.

Details

Date posted

23 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A2779-25-0004

Job locations

Market Street

Carnforth

Lancashire

LA5 9JU


Job description

Job responsibilities

The individual will be expected to display good clinical skills and to work collaboratively and proactively with all teams to meet the needs of clients. This will include being actively involved in carrying out clinical skills as directed in a shared plan of care, enabling clients, their families and carers to be involved in the prevention and management of wounds and lymphoedema in the lower limb.

In choosing to undertake this role the post holder will also be required to undertake other duties which will assist all other staff employed within Ash Trees Surgery to contribute to the operation of an efficient and effective service for the population.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The individual will be expected to display good clinical skills and to work collaboratively and proactively with all teams to meet the needs of clients. This will include being actively involved in carrying out clinical skills as directed in a shared plan of care, enabling clients, their families and carers to be involved in the prevention and management of wounds and lymphoedema in the lower limb.

In choosing to undertake this role the post holder will also be required to undertake other duties which will assist all other staff employed within Ash Trees Surgery to contribute to the operation of an efficient and effective service for the population.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RGN.
  • Courses in wound care, especially leg ulcers
  • Courses in dopplers for lower limbs
  • Courses in compression bandaging

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience in working in Primary care.
  • Experience of liaising with Tissue viability nurses
  • Ability to liaise with the wider multidisciplinary team to help the patient achieve their goals.
  • Experience of teaching and assessing in practice
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RGN.
  • Courses in wound care, especially leg ulcers
  • Courses in dopplers for lower limbs
  • Courses in compression bandaging

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience in working in Primary care.
  • Experience of liaising with Tissue viability nurses
  • Ability to liaise with the wider multidisciplinary team to help the patient achieve their goals.
  • Experience of teaching and assessing in 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).

Additional information

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

Ash Trees Surgery

Address

Market Street

Carnforth

Lancashire

LA5 9JU


Employer's website

https://www.ashtreessurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Ash Trees Surgery

Address

Market Street

Carnforth

Lancashire

LA5 9JU


Employer's website

https://www.ashtreessurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Chloe Latham

chloe.latham2@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

23 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A2779-25-0004

Job locations

Market Street

Carnforth

Lancashire

LA5 9JU


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