Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Treatment Room nurse to work Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays at Nottingham CityCare Treatment Room from the Urgent Treatment Centre, Seaton House, London Road, Nottingham, NG2 4LA.
This post is to cover a clinic 8am to 4pm. Patients are under the care of the Practice Nurse/ GP and require continuation of wound care. Patients may also be referred in following surgery and require out of hours wound checks. The candidate would be solely running the clinic from the Urgent Treatment Centre so would be expected to make clinical decision regarding patient care.
A comprehensive knowledge regarding wound care is required for this role.
CityCare is a social Enterprise providing healthcare for the NHS with any profits re-invested back into the local community. We are dedicated to supporting individuals with continuous professional development by supporting ongoing education, giving people the opportunity to acquire new skills and stay updated with the latest healthcare interventions, increasing your future opportunities for promotion and specialisation. At CityCare we have a positive work culture that fosters collaboration, leadership development, and personal growth.
For further details please contact Rosie Newson Clinical Services Manager on 07393002841.
Main duties of the job
Contribute to the public health agenda by raising awareness of health and well-being needs of individuals, by promoting prevention and early intervention.
Plan, deliver and evaluate programmes of care to address peoples health and well-being needs.
Deliver evidence-based care.
Seek patient and carer feedback about the service
Deliver a high standard of care to patients and carers.
Contribute to the continual improvement of the service.
Maintain professional standards as outlined in NMC code.
Have an awareness of the Clinical Governance agenda and apply relevant risk management systems.
Participate in relevant research and audit activity.
Promote and maintain record keeping practice in line with the CityCare and NMC and Professional standards.
Liaise with individuals and groups in a wide variety of settings and situations.
Communication and escalation as required.
Good communication and team working.
To be responsible for the development of own knowledge and clinical practice and recognise ones own limitations.
Act as a mentor to a variety of nursing students.
Participate in the supervision framework as a supervisee and supervisor.
Maintain a portfolio to demonstrate continuing professional development.
Contribute to the implementation of service developments.
Participate in the Personal Development process and take responsibility for reaching agreed development objectives.
About us
We are a
provider of NHS Community Health Services, CityCare exists to support the
health and wellbeing of all local people, working alongside other health and
care partners to achieve this. We are a value driven, people business with a
passion for excellence. Our vision and social purpose is to make a difference
everyday to the health & wellbeing of our communities and our values of
kindness, respect, trust and honesty lie at the heart of everything we do,
guiding how we work together with partners and each other to consistently
deliver high quality compassionate care. As a social enterprise we aim to add
social value by investing in the future of our local communities and helping to
make a difference in peoples lives.
CityCare value
the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications
from candidates who identify as disabled, LGBT+ or from a Black, Asian or
Minority Ethnic (BAME) background, as they are currently under-represented
within our organisation.
We are proud to be a forces-friendly
organisation and are dedicated to supporting Veterans, Service Leavers, Reservists, and
military spouses/partners. We value the unique skills and contributions you
bring.
CityCare is an
equal opportunities employer. We are positive about employing people with
disabilities. If you require your application in a different format please
contact People Services on 0115 8839418. CityCare is committed to the
protection of vulnerable adults and children.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
To provide nursing care to a variety of patients referred into the Treatment Room.
The service provides routine planned Treatment Room services on an appointment only basis for patients requiring daily or alternate day treatment room services for wound care to patients able to attend a clinic.
Patients are under the care of the Practice Nurse/ GP and require continuation of wound care.
Patients may also be referred in following surgery and require out of hours wound checks.
The candidate would be solely running the clinic from the Urgent Treatment Centre so would be expected to make clinical decision regarding patient care
The Treatment Room provides wound care for complex wounds and non complex wounds, arterial leg ulcers, venous leg ulcers (for management prior to referral to specialist District Nursing services) cavity wounds or other wounds which may require a weekend dressing change.
To provide holistic and individualised care to patients and carers, working both autonomously and as part of a team.
Dimensions
To provide nursing care across a diverse population for patients who are registered with an identified Nottingham City or Nottingham County GP.
The service will be available on a Saturday and Sunday, including bank holidays and will be delivered during hours 8:00am to 16:00 hours to meet the needs of the population.
To participate actively in the services training strategy, including mandatory training and essential training and any other training if identified necessary for this role.
To participate in continuing professional development as relevant to maintain NMC registration requirements.
To supervise and support student nurses on placements with the community nursing teams.
Key Responsibilities
Contribute to the public health agenda by raising awareness of health and well-being needs of individuals, by promoting prevention and early intervention.
Plan, deliver and evaluate programmes of care to address peoples health and well-being needs.
Deliver evidence-based care.
Seek patient and carer feedback about the service
Deliver a high standard of care to patients and carers.
Contribute to the continual improvement of the service.
Maintain professional standards as outlined in NMC code.
Have an awareness of the Clinical Governance agenda and apply relevant risk management systems.
Participate in relevant research and audit activity.
Promote and maintain record keeping practice in line with the CityCare and NMC and Professional standards.
Liaise with individuals and groups in a wide variety of settings and situations.
Communication and escalation as required.
Good communication and team working.
To be responsible for the development of own knowledge and clinical practice and recognise ones own limitations.
Act as a mentor to a variety of nursing students.
Participate in the supervision framework as a supervisee and supervisor.
Maintain a portfolio to demonstrate continuing professional development.
Contribute to the implementation of service developments.
Participate in the Personal Development process and take responsibility for reaching agreed development objectives.
Attend mandatory training.
Utilise enhanced knowledge and skills to promote continuous service improvements.
Promote and maintain best practice that ensures the health safety and security of self, patients and colleagues in accordance with the policies procedures and guidelines of CityCare.
Practice in accordance with Safeguarding legislation and guidelines.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
To provide nursing care to a variety of patients referred into the Treatment Room.
The service provides routine planned Treatment Room services on an appointment only basis for patients requiring daily or alternate day treatment room services for wound care to patients able to attend a clinic.
Patients are under the care of the Practice Nurse/ GP and require continuation of wound care.
Patients may also be referred in following surgery and require out of hours wound checks.
The candidate would be solely running the clinic from the Urgent Treatment Centre so would be expected to make clinical decision regarding patient care
The Treatment Room provides wound care for complex wounds and non complex wounds, arterial leg ulcers, venous leg ulcers (for management prior to referral to specialist District Nursing services) cavity wounds or other wounds which may require a weekend dressing change.
To provide holistic and individualised care to patients and carers, working both autonomously and as part of a team.
Dimensions
To provide nursing care across a diverse population for patients who are registered with an identified Nottingham City or Nottingham County GP.
The service will be available on a Saturday and Sunday, including bank holidays and will be delivered during hours 8:00am to 16:00 hours to meet the needs of the population.
To participate actively in the services training strategy, including mandatory training and essential training and any other training if identified necessary for this role.
To participate in continuing professional development as relevant to maintain NMC registration requirements.
To supervise and support student nurses on placements with the community nursing teams.
Key Responsibilities
Contribute to the public health agenda by raising awareness of health and well-being needs of individuals, by promoting prevention and early intervention.
Plan, deliver and evaluate programmes of care to address peoples health and well-being needs.
Deliver evidence-based care.
Seek patient and carer feedback about the service
Deliver a high standard of care to patients and carers.
Contribute to the continual improvement of the service.
Maintain professional standards as outlined in NMC code.
Have an awareness of the Clinical Governance agenda and apply relevant risk management systems.
Participate in relevant research and audit activity.
Promote and maintain record keeping practice in line with the CityCare and NMC and Professional standards.
Liaise with individuals and groups in a wide variety of settings and situations.
Communication and escalation as required.
Good communication and team working.
To be responsible for the development of own knowledge and clinical practice and recognise ones own limitations.
Act as a mentor to a variety of nursing students.
Participate in the supervision framework as a supervisee and supervisor.
Maintain a portfolio to demonstrate continuing professional development.
Contribute to the implementation of service developments.
Participate in the Personal Development process and take responsibility for reaching agreed development objectives.
Attend mandatory training.
Utilise enhanced knowledge and skills to promote continuous service improvements.
Promote and maintain best practice that ensures the health safety and security of self, patients and colleagues in accordance with the policies procedures and guidelines of CityCare.
Practice in accordance with Safeguarding legislation and guidelines.
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to be flexible over hours worked within contracted hours to meet the needs of the service.
- Ability to work out of hours.
- Full driving licence and the ability to travel between locations.
- To participate in and fulfil the requirements of the Directors on-call arrangements.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Up to date clinical knowledge including wound care.
- Understanding of equality and diversity.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Effective written skills.
- Basic IT skills.
- Able to work independently recognising own limitations.
- Motivated and resourceful.
- Time management and organisation skills.
- Teamwork skills.
- Able to work under pressure.
- Customer service skills.
- Positive approach to change.
Desirable
- Knowledge of wound care related to working in the community.
- Able to work unsupervised.
- Able to motivate others.
Qualifications
Essential
- Active Adult nursing qualification with the NMC.
Desirable
- Post registration qualifications relevant to community nursing.
Experience
Essential
- Up to date clinical knowledge including wound care.
Desirable
- Postgraduate experience in a primary care setting.
- Either post registration experience or completion of a community management placement.
- Evidence of working in a team.
- Experience of working in a clinic room setting.
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to be flexible over hours worked within contracted hours to meet the needs of the service.
- Ability to work out of hours.
- Full driving licence and the ability to travel between locations.
- To participate in and fulfil the requirements of the Directors on-call arrangements.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Up to date clinical knowledge including wound care.
- Understanding of equality and diversity.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Effective written skills.
- Basic IT skills.
- Able to work independently recognising own limitations.
- Motivated and resourceful.
- Time management and organisation skills.
- Teamwork skills.
- Able to work under pressure.
- Customer service skills.
- Positive approach to change.
Desirable
- Knowledge of wound care related to working in the community.
- Able to work unsupervised.
- Able to motivate others.
Qualifications
Essential
- Active Adult nursing qualification with the NMC.
Desirable
- Post registration qualifications relevant to community nursing.
Experience
Essential
- Up to date clinical knowledge including wound care.
Desirable
- Postgraduate experience in a primary care setting.
- Either post registration experience or completion of a community management placement.
- Evidence of working in a team.
- Experience of working in a clinic room setting.
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).
