Central London Community Health Trust

Walk-In Service Dressing Nurse

The closing date is 18 October 2025

Job summary

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 a highly motivated band 5 Registered Nurses to work within a wound care clinic based at St Charles UCC. The service will run 7 days a week and will be part of the walk-in centre based St Charles Centre for Health and Wellbeing

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.

Take a look at our recruitment video to find out more about working in our teams:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lH_O4OZw2Q

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 shift pattern from 8am - 8pm.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' well-being, 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
Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
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

18 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£37,259 to £45,356 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-INNER-7443958-A

Job locations

St Charles UCC

Exmoor Street

London

W10 6DZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration.

Desirable

Leg Ulcer management/Tissue Viability experience or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Experience of working as a nurse.
Experience of managing a variety of wounds.

Desirable

Experience in Tissue Viability

Experience

Essential

Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Able to work with minimal supervision in assessing and managing wounds.
Knowledge of safeguarding and protection for both adults and children.
Knowledge of safeguarding and protection for both adults and children.
Ability to carry out health assessment, to undertake clinical observations and procedures and record medical history.

Desirable

Experience of working with children

Other

Essential

Knowledge of Data protection
Knowledge of Health and Safety
Knowledge of Equal Opportunities
Knowledge of Legislation

Desirable

oTissue Viability CPD

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration.

Desirable

Leg Ulcer management/Tissue Viability experience or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Experience of working as a nurse.
Experience of managing a variety of wounds.

Desirable

Experience in Tissue Viability

Experience

Essential

Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Able to work with minimal supervision in assessing and managing wounds.
Knowledge of safeguarding and protection for both adults and children.
Knowledge of safeguarding and protection for both adults and children.
Ability to carry out health assessment, to undertake clinical observations and procedures and record medical history.

Desirable

Experience of working with children

Other

Essential

Knowledge of Data protection
Knowledge of Health and Safety
Knowledge of Equal Opportunities
Knowledge of Legislation

Desirable

oTissue Viability CPD

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

St Charles UCC

Exmoor Street

London

W10 6DZ

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

St Charles UCC

Exmoor Street

London

W10 6DZ

Employer's website

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