Wound clinic nurse assistant (band 3)

Medway Community Healthcare

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Job summary

  • Do you have a passion for wound care?
  • Do you have a NVQ level 3 in health and social care?
  • Would you like to be part of a self-managing, nurse-led wound/leg ulcer clinic?
  • Do you want to work locally and make a real difference in your community?

If you answered yes, we've got the perfect role for you!

Join one of our self-managing teams. The teams have professional autonomy and responsibility for their own day to day running; working to support and empower each other to deliver the highest standard of person-centred care.

The teams are self-managing where designated responsibilities for the team are shared and specific roles within the team are rotated i.e. allocation of clinics, team rota construction.Therefore, your role within the team is to support the ethos of a self-directed team with the authority to make decisions about workload, recruitment, training requirements etc

We can offer flexible working hours. The usual hours are 7am to 6pm, 3 days a week with 1 half day from 7am to 1pm or 12pm to 6pm.The service runs 7 days a week so you will be expected to work at weekends occasionally (approximately one in every 8 weekends).

Main duties of the job

To work as a member of a self-directed wound clinic team that delivers person centred integrated care in a clinic setting. Care will be focussed on improving self-reliance and empowerment; seeing patients as a whole and supporting as required their health, social and psychological needs.

To work as an integral part of a clinic-based team providing consistent care to a defined clinic caseload of patients 365 days a year. This requires flexibility and commitment to maintain effective service provision for the team's caseload.

You will be joining a transformational service

About us

So what else?

  • This is your chance to join a progressive and innovative service in a social enterprise that is patient and staff focused - you'll even have the opportunity to become an MCH shareholder.
  • We encourage staff to get involved in exploring new ways of working and service development.
  • We'll provide well established, in-service training, one to one supervision, and appraisals with regular support.
  • You'll be able to develop your skills in a friendly and supportive team.

Would you like to work flexibly?In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important work life balance is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.

The small print

  • Informal visits can be arranged on request.
  • We will offer you the choice of two pension schemes; the NHS Pension scheme and the scottish widows group pension scheme.
  • MCH encourages all staff to be double COVID vaccinated to protect themselves, their colleagues, their family and their patients.

At this time, MCH cannot fund or support any further nurses who require the OSCE training. Please do not apply if you require this training.

Date posted

17 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum (dependant on NHS continuous experience)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

813-110-0125-LB-A

Job locations

Multiple Sites (Balmoral HLC and Lordswood HLC)

Medway

ME7 4PN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job purpose

To work as a member of a self-directed wound clinic team that delivers person centred integrated care in a clinic setting. Care will be focussed on improving self-reliance and empowerment; seeing patients as a whole and supporting as required their health, social and psychological needs.

To work as an integral part of a clinic based team providing consistent care to a defined clinic caseload of patients 365 days a year. This requires flexibility and commitment to maintain effective service provision for the teams caseload.

The team is self-managing where designated responsibilities for the team are shared and specific roles within the team are rotated i.e. allocation of clinics, team rota construction therefore your role within the team is to support the ethos of a self-directed team with the authority to make decisions about workload, recruitment, training requirements etc.

The team covers the Medway area and care will be delivered in a location close to the patients home. The team sees mobile patients with a wide range of wounds including diabetic foot ulcers, leg ulcers, PUs, post-surgical wounds, burns and supports patients with a range of treatments including suture removal, topical negative pressure, compression therapy, etc.

The role requires close collaboration with the GP and other health, social care and voluntary organisations including but not limited to therapists, mental health, social workers, care navigators, case managers etc.

Your role will support the team to achieve the following core aims:

  1. Having happy patients: through direct access, continuity of care, flexibility of care provision and providing quality clinical care.

  1. Having happy nurses and care givers; by working collaboratively and flexibly with your team colleagues and being empowered to make decisions as a team to best meet the requirements of your patients and their families.

  1. Self-empowered patients who will work jointly with the team to achieve agreed outcomes.

Person specification

Criteria

Essential

Desirable

Qualifications

Foundation degree in health and social care or nursing associate

Care certificate

Experience

Previous experience in health or social care setting

Working in a team

Able to work under own initiative

Previous experience in health in a community setting

Special knowledge / expertise

Standard IT skills including word processing and use of internet

Knowledge of health and safety and principles of risk assessment.

Be able to understand and plan a range of delegated clinical duties

Analytical and judgmental skills

Phlebotomy

Wound care

Pressure area care

Catheter care

Disposition, adjustment, attitude and commitment

Ability to work under pressure

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Attention to detail and presentation

Flexibility and adaptability

Motivated to community work

Open and friendly

Contributes to the team

Willingness to develop professionally

Practical / intellectual skills

Standard IT skills.

Ability to travel to various sites in a timely manner

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job purpose

To work as a member of a self-directed wound clinic team that delivers person centred integrated care in a clinic setting. Care will be focussed on improving self-reliance and empowerment; seeing patients as a whole and supporting as required their health, social and psychological needs.

To work as an integral part of a clinic based team providing consistent care to a defined clinic caseload of patients 365 days a year. This requires flexibility and commitment to maintain effective service provision for the teams caseload.

The team is self-managing where designated responsibilities for the team are shared and specific roles within the team are rotated i.e. allocation of clinics, team rota construction therefore your role within the team is to support the ethos of a self-directed team with the authority to make decisions about workload, recruitment, training requirements etc.

The team covers the Medway area and care will be delivered in a location close to the patients home. The team sees mobile patients with a wide range of wounds including diabetic foot ulcers, leg ulcers, PUs, post-surgical wounds, burns and supports patients with a range of treatments including suture removal, topical negative pressure, compression therapy, etc.

The role requires close collaboration with the GP and other health, social care and voluntary organisations including but not limited to therapists, mental health, social workers, care navigators, case managers etc.

Your role will support the team to achieve the following core aims:

  1. Having happy patients: through direct access, continuity of care, flexibility of care provision and providing quality clinical care.

  1. Having happy nurses and care givers; by working collaboratively and flexibly with your team colleagues and being empowered to make decisions as a team to best meet the requirements of your patients and their families.

  1. Self-empowered patients who will work jointly with the team to achieve agreed outcomes.

Person specification

Criteria

Essential

Desirable

Qualifications

Foundation degree in health and social care or nursing associate

Care certificate

Experience

Previous experience in health or social care setting

Working in a team

Able to work under own initiative

Previous experience in health in a community setting

Special knowledge / expertise

Standard IT skills including word processing and use of internet

Knowledge of health and safety and principles of risk assessment.

Be able to understand and plan a range of delegated clinical duties

Analytical and judgmental skills

Phlebotomy

Wound care

Pressure area care

Catheter care

Disposition, adjustment, attitude and commitment

Ability to work under pressure

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Attention to detail and presentation

Flexibility and adaptability

Motivated to community work

Open and friendly

Contributes to the team

Willingness to develop professionally

Practical / intellectual skills

Standard IT skills.

Ability to travel to various sites in a timely manner

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • As per person spec/JD

Desirable

  • As per JD

MCH values

Essential

  • Demonstrates behaviours in line with all three MCH values

Experience

Essential

  • As per JD / Person Spec

Desirable

  • As per JD

Disposition, adjustment, attitude and commitment

Essential

  • As per JD / Person Spec

Desirable

  • As per JD

Practical / intellectual skills

Essential

  • As per JD / Person Spec
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • As per person spec/JD

Desirable

  • As per JD

MCH values

Essential

  • Demonstrates behaviours in line with all three MCH values

Experience

Essential

  • As per JD / Person Spec

Desirable

  • As per JD

Disposition, adjustment, attitude and commitment

Essential

  • As per JD / Person Spec

Desirable

  • As per JD

Practical / intellectual skills

Essential

  • As per JD / Person Spec

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Medway Community Healthcare

Address

Multiple Sites (Balmoral HLC and Lordswood HLC)

Medway

ME7 4PN


Employer's website

https://www.medwaycommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Medway Community Healthcare

Address

Multiple Sites (Balmoral HLC and Lordswood HLC)

Medway

ME7 4PN


Employer's website

https://www.medwaycommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

TVN Wound Clinics

Elle Wren

ellen.wren@nhs.net

07867122630

Date posted

17 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum (dependant on NHS continuous experience)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

813-110-0125-LB-A

Job locations

Multiple Sites (Balmoral HLC and Lordswood HLC)

Medway

ME7 4PN


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