Job summary
We are looking to recruit an experienced band 6 leg ulcer nurse 0.6wte (3 days a week) to support our new, proactive Specialist Leg ulcer service across Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. This role requires a nurse with a broad knowledge of leg ulcer assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. The applicant must be a car driver with the ability to travel between clinic sites.
Main duties of the job
The post carries responsibility for providing clinical support to the leg ulcer service, ensuring a high standard of care is given in conjunction with the clinical leads and team. The post holder will ensure that a high standard of leg ulcer care is achieved and maintained.
This role will support the clinical leads in delivering a specialist leg ulcer service within east and north Hertfordshire. They will support primary care, community nursing and nursing homes with specialist leg ulcer assessment and management.
Excellent interpersonal skills are required, as in addition to patient involvement, service management and development. The successful candidate will also be involved in the teaching, education and training of others in the management of leg ulcers working alongside the lymphoedema and tissue viability specialist nursing teams.
In return we can offer a supportive and friendly working environment where professional and personal opportunities will be offered in line with individual needs.
A full valid driving license and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
Please contact us if you would like further information about this role.
About us
A big thank you for considering us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trusto You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staffo The leg ulcer specialist team are a small, established team of supportive and experienced clinicians. The team works closely alongside the tissue viability and lymphoedema teams within the same management structure.o We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communitieso Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust visiono We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ageso We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close priorto the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply nowo You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached Job description and person specification for further details. Some of the main operational duties and responsibilities include:
- Assist the clinical leads to manage the nurse-led leg ulcer service, meeting the needs of patients within the contracted localities. This includes triaging referrals, monitoring/managing waiting lists and assessing patients in line with contracted requirements.
- Support the clinical leads in the provision of the necessary training for nurses within Hertfordshire in evidence-based leg ulcer management through the development, implementation and evaluation of theoretical and practical training programmes as appropriate.
- Promote a leg ulcer service philosophy which embraces a holistic approach to patients, relatives and carers.
- Take responsibility for coordinating the delivery of localised specialised leg ulcer care as required by the service.
- Monitor and support all grades of community staff working within leg ulcer clinics.
- Support the practice development of other nurses within GP surgeries, community and nursing homes.
- Act as a resource and ensure continuation of appropriate leg ulcer care for patients in other environments e.g. home, hospital.
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached Job description and person specification for further details. Some of the main operational duties and responsibilities include:
- Assist the clinical leads to manage the nurse-led leg ulcer service, meeting the needs of patients within the contracted localities. This includes triaging referrals, monitoring/managing waiting lists and assessing patients in line with contracted requirements.
- Support the clinical leads in the provision of the necessary training for nurses within Hertfordshire in evidence-based leg ulcer management through the development, implementation and evaluation of theoretical and practical training programmes as appropriate.
- Promote a leg ulcer service philosophy which embraces a holistic approach to patients, relatives and carers.
- Take responsibility for coordinating the delivery of localised specialised leg ulcer care as required by the service.
- Monitor and support all grades of community staff working within leg ulcer clinics.
- Support the practice development of other nurses within GP surgeries, community and nursing homes.
- Act as a resource and ensure continuation of appropriate leg ulcer care for patients in other environments e.g. home, hospital.
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Professional Development in the Management of Leg Ulcers qualification (formerly ENB N18) (or willingness to undertake)
- Mentorship and Preceptorship qualification (formerly ENB 998) or equivalent e.g. Practice Teaching (CPAD) qualification (or willingness to undertake)
- Nurse prescriber qualification (or willingness to undertake)
Desirable
- Other relevant tissue viability modules
- First level degree
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge and understanding of leg ulcer management and awareness of current evidence and research
- Knowledge of health promotion
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to use initiative and take responsibility when required
- Advanced assessment skills
- Diagnostic skills including Doppler assessment
- Technical bandaging skills
- Supervisory skills
- Negotiation skills and diplomacy
- Good record keeper
- Clinical audit
Experience
Essential
- Strong post qualification experience
- Experience of health promotion
- Appropriate clinical experience relating to leg ulcer management
Desirable
- Primary care experience
- Experience of teaching
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Willingness to uphold the Trust's values
- Eligible to live and work in the UK
- If applicable to the role - hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
- Willingness to continue to improve through continuous learning and innovation
- For all supervisory /management/policy roles: experience and evidence of engagement around equality, diversity and inclusion issues in relation to policy, service development and service delivery in respect of both services to users and the management of staff
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Professional Development in the Management of Leg Ulcers qualification (formerly ENB N18) (or willingness to undertake)
- Mentorship and Preceptorship qualification (formerly ENB 998) or equivalent e.g. Practice Teaching (CPAD) qualification (or willingness to undertake)
- Nurse prescriber qualification (or willingness to undertake)
Desirable
- Other relevant tissue viability modules
- First level degree
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge and understanding of leg ulcer management and awareness of current evidence and research
- Knowledge of health promotion
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to use initiative and take responsibility when required
- Advanced assessment skills
- Diagnostic skills including Doppler assessment
- Technical bandaging skills
- Supervisory skills
- Negotiation skills and diplomacy
- Good record keeper
- Clinical audit
Experience
Essential
- Strong post qualification experience
- Experience of health promotion
- Appropriate clinical experience relating to leg ulcer management
Desirable
- Primary care experience
- Experience of teaching
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Willingness to uphold the Trust's values
- Eligible to live and work in the UK
- If applicable to the role - hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
- Willingness to continue to improve through continuous learning and innovation
- For all supervisory /management/policy roles: experience and evidence of engagement around equality, diversity and inclusion issues in relation to policy, service development and service delivery in respect of both services to users and the management of staff
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).
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