Central London Community Health Trust

Dressing Clinic Staff Nurse

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Job summary

Registered Nurse - Band 5 - Soho Centre for Health and Care (FTC 12 months)

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse passionate about working in urgent care services and wound care management?

Do you want to work in a forward thinking, diverse and rewarding environment?

An opportunity has arisen for 2 highly motivated band 5 Registered Nurses to work within a wound care clinic based at Soho Centre for Health and Care. This is a brand-new service so you will gain experience in supporting the team leads during the development phase and day-to-day running of the service. The service will run 7 days a week and will be part of the walk-in centre based at Soho.

You will be part of our broader dynamic team which works in the scope of advanced practice. As a highly valued member of our team, the quality of care we provide starts with you. We pride ourselves on our registered nurses being up to date with the latest evidenced-based practices as well as being supportive of our staff in their professional development.

Applications will also be considered from band 4 Nursing Associates with in-house training and development.

Main duties of the job

The nurse will assess, manage and treat a variety of acute and chronic wounds, post operative wounds and minor burns. As part of this role, you will actively contribute to the prevention of avoidable deterioration of wounds and use expert knowledge and skill in the management of simple and complex wound care to aid the recovery and healing process.

The post holder will support the team lead in the daily operation of the service and will provide holistic care to service users. The service will operate 7 days a week - daytime hours.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
Support with gaining your driving license *T&C's apply
Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Date posted

25 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£34,089 to £41,498 a year Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-INNER-10614

Job locations

Soho Centre for Health Care

London

W1D 3HZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

To deliver a high standard of nursing care to patients attending with acute wounds and wounds which require review and redressing.
Utilises advanced clinical wound care skills to assess and evaluate patients presenting for redressing and acute wounds, selecting the appropriate choice of dressings.
Organises an established dressings appointment service ensuring regular reviews and appropriate referrals for complicated wounds as necessary.
To give skilled nursing care, based on principles of best practice and clinical evidence.
To work within own scope of practice and manage a caseload of patients daily with the support and supervision of the Team Lead.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To deliver a high standard of nursing care to patients attending with acute wounds and wounds which require review and redressing.
Utilises advanced clinical wound care skills to assess and evaluate patients presenting for redressing and acute wounds, selecting the appropriate choice of dressings.
Organises an established dressings appointment service ensuring regular reviews and appropriate referrals for complicated wounds as necessary.
To give skilled nursing care, based on principles of best practice and clinical evidence.
To work within own scope of practice and manage a caseload of patients daily with the support and supervision of the Team Lead.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration.

Desirable

Leg Ulcer management/Tissue Viability experience or equivalent

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration.

Desirable

Leg Ulcer management/Tissue Viability experience or equivalent

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

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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Soho Centre for Health Care

London

W1D 3HZ

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Soho Centre for Health Care

London

W1D 3HZ

Employer's website

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