Job summary
Clinic-based position supporting IMT nurse lead clinics across Central Locality - active NMC PIN essential, international recruits not suitable for this post. Driving not essential. Flexible working hours can be discussed. Monday to Friday- no weekends or bank holidays.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Central Locality in the role of Clinic Nurse. The successful candidate will work as a Clinic nurse as part of the community nursing teams supporting non housebound patients that require clinical interventions that are deemed complex and therefore do not meet practice nurse criteria. You will provide a holistic approach to individuals, that includes, assessment, planning and implementation of care along with review. The successful candidate will act as an autonomous practitioner providing a comprehensive clinical assessment service to patients resulting in a safe and appropriate clinical decision.
The successful candidate should have experience of wound care, with a particular interest in leg ulcer assessment, treatment and follow up care including compression therapy and lymphoedema care as well as catherisations. You must be able to work independently but able to also well as part of a team. Prescribing or a willingness to complete nurse prescribing essential. In identifying appropriate patients for clinics you will also support with triaging of referrals.
The post is available within the Central Locality
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of the integrated Multidisciplinary team under the supervision of the Clinical Team Manager. He / She will be accountable for the delivery of high quality care to patients within health centers. Working with other members of the IMT to provide care to and promote health/well being and independence for patients on the team caseload, working closely with other partners/stakeholders including GP's, Tissue Viability and vascular clinics. You will support IMT triaging to ensure patients receive the right care at the right time in the right place.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Training and development will be provided to support successful candidates in achieving competence in these areas.
IMT clinics currently operate between the hours of 8 am to 6pm over 5 days per week and the working pattern for the successful candidate would only be Monday to Friday at present, however with any further development of clinics for non housebound patients this may be expanded in the future. This post requires the successful candidates to be able to travel between sites so a full driving license and car is preferable however not essential. Clinics are run at various sites in Central Locality so the successful candidate may not be attached to 1 team base.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Training and development will be provided to support successful candidates in achieving competence in these areas.
IMT clinics currently operate between the hours of 8 am to 6pm over 5 days per week and the working pattern for the successful candidate would only be Monday to Friday at present, however with any further development of clinics for non housebound patients this may be expanded in the future. This post requires the successful candidates to be able to travel between sites so a full driving license and car is preferable however not essential. Clinics are run at various sites in Central Locality so the successful candidate may not be attached to 1 team base.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 1 (Adult)
- Mentor and assessor qualification or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of continued professional development relevant to role
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team setting
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge and application of up to date evidence based clinical practice.
- Excellent communication Analytical skills and a problem solving approach
- IT literate
- Awareness of the complex needs of a multicultural, socially diverse population.
- Effective time management
Personal Qualities
Essential
Other Job Requirements
Essential
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 1 (Adult)
- Mentor and assessor qualification or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of continued professional development relevant to role
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team setting
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge and application of up to date evidence based clinical practice.
- Excellent communication Analytical skills and a problem solving approach
- IT literate
- Awareness of the complex needs of a multicultural, socially diverse population.
- Effective time management
Personal Qualities
Essential
Other Job Requirements
Essential
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
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Additional information
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).
