Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for highly motivated and enthusiastic nurses to join our team in the Ambulatory Wound Care Clinics.
Ambulatory Wound Care Clinics are based in the Community and provide assessments and ongoing treatments to patients who are ambulant and not housebound who have lower leg problems and wounds.
The service amalgamated with the Lymphoedema service in 2021 and works collaboratively ensure better patient journey and outcomes. We work with Tissue Viability, Dermatology, Vascular, Podiatry and Lymphoedema liaising closely with GP's, Primary Care and Community Nursing.
For those who are currently employed by the Trust as a qualified Nurse and have relevant experience in line with the personal specification, you should make an application through the Staff Nurse Transfer process via your line manager by 24th March rather than applying on this advert.
Main duties of the job
To support the day to day running of the nurse led clinics Sheffield.
To be responsible for the assessment and management of the health needs of an identified population and for the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care for patients with lower leg problems and ulceration.
To provide support to the team to include clinical audits, education and training.
To work across professional boundaries, providing comprehensive health care that is sensitive to the needs of the population.
To assist in the Duty co-ordinator role in the care delivery of the service needs to include daily triage of all new referrals and prioritise clinical queries according to clinical needs.
To provide high quality patient services and care for the directorate.
For those who are currently employed by the Trust as a Staff Nurse, you should instead apply through the Staff Nurse Transfer process via your line manager.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Please note this advertisement is for both permanent and fixed term opportunities.
One post (0.6 WTE) is permanent and one post (0.8 WTE) is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period until end January 2025 due to the post being recruited as part of a limited term project within the Trust. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts taking into consideration the requirement for the post to be maintained as a part of the project's implementation and the timescales associated with this.
Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with NMC (Adult Nursing)
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Independent Nurse prescriber V100/V150
Experience
Essential
- Relevant nursing experience
- Experience in wound care and lower leg assessments
Desirable
- Understands the needs and importance of community nursing
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate up to date knowledge and wide range of clinical skills
- Must be competent in Leg ulcer assessment and Management
- Must be able to promote patient self-management and education
- Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of research and evidence based practice and clinical audit
- Must have knowledge of nursing process and be able to apply to patients in community
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with NMC (Adult Nursing)
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Independent Nurse prescriber V100/V150
Experience
Essential
- Relevant nursing experience
- Experience in wound care and lower leg assessments
Desirable
- Understands the needs and importance of community nursing
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate up to date knowledge and wide range of clinical skills
- Must be competent in Leg ulcer assessment and Management
- Must be able to promote patient self-management and education
- Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of research and evidence based practice and clinical audit
- Must have knowledge of nursing process and be able to apply to patients in community
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.
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).
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.
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).
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
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals
18 Ridgeway Road
Sheffield
S12 2ST
Employer's website
https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
