Bank Staff Nurse Lower Limb Clinic

Job summary

Are you passionate about caring for people with lower limb wounds and keen to develop your knowledge in this exciting area?

We are looking for a staff nurse to join the bank within our Lower Limb Clinic which is an integral part of our Tissue Viability Service. The post will mainly be based within the Lower Limb Clinic at Surbiton Health Centre.

The successful candidate will be joining a small, friendly, dedicated team who deliver nurse led, high quality and evidence-based care to patients with lower limb wounds in a clinic setting. The clinic achieves excellent healing rates for patients with venous leg ulcers and also treats patients with complex ulcers of other aetiologies and promotes supported self-care where appropriate. Patients report consistently high levels of satisfaction with care and treatment. The clinic also provides training and education in leg ulcer management to pre- and post-registration nurses.

Some knowledge and experience of wound assessment and leg ulcer management is required, but support will be provided to develop your skills in tissue viability.

You will be an effective communicator who is able to work well as part of a team.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties

To deliver high standards of evidence-based care to patients with leg ulcers and lower limb conditions

To assess and measure patients for compression bandages/hosiery/wraps and select appropriate products after individual assessment.

To contribute to the smooth running of the clinic by ensuring adequate supplies of equipment and dressings are available at all times.

To ensure detailed, accurate and confidential patients records are maintained using the electronic patient record system whilst adhering to organisation policies.

To have good IT skills, and contribute to the organisations data collection.

To provide health care education and support to patients/relatives and carers.

To encourage the patient towards self-care and independence.

To participate in planning and delivering programmes of training for pre and post registration nursing staff.

To share knowledge and skills in lower limb care by providing clinical advice to other health care professionals.

About us

At Your Healthcare CIC, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-led health and social care services for residents in Kingston and providing specialised learning disability services in Richmond. As a Community Interest Company (CIC), we prioritise community-driven care and offer an environment that empowers you to make a real impact.

Why Choose Us?

NHS Pay & Benefits: Enjoy the security of NHS pay, Agenda for Change terms, NHS pension scheme, and salary sacrifice schemes.

Bureaucracy-Free Environment: Implement good ideas quickly and effectively without delays.

Work-Life Balance: Benefit from our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and various staff discounts.

Exceptional Staff Experience: Join a supportive workplace with positive feedback from staff and patients.

Inclusive Culture: We promote equality, diversity, and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds.

Impactful Community Involvement: Have a real voice in shaping care as part of our membership organization. Your ideas and contributions matter.

Join Us Today

We are looking for passionate individuals who value high-quality care, inclusivity, and community engagement. If you want to make a positive impact in health and social care, join our forward-thinking, patient-centred team. Explore our career opportunities and become part of a team that values your expertise and dedication.

Employer details

Employer name

Your Healthcare CIC

Address

Surbiton Health Centre

Ewell Road

Surbiton

Surrey

KT66EZ

Employer's website

http://www.yourhealthcare.org (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Your Healthcare CIC

Address

Surbiton Health Centre

Ewell Road

Surbiton

Surrey

KT66EZ

Employer's website

http://www.yourhealthcare.org (Opens in a new tab)

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