Job summary
Join
our dynamic Treatment Room team and play a vital role in delivering
high-quality, patient-centred care in the heart of the Warrington community. As
a Band 5 Nurse, youll provide a wide range of clinical interventions; ensuring
patients receive timely, safe, and effective treatment. Youll work closely
with colleagues across primary and community care, helping to reduce pressures
on GPs and hospitals while making a real difference to patients lives every
day. This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same,
offering opportunities to develop your clinical skills in a supportive and
professional environment.
Main duties of the job
Provide evidence-based nursing care
within Treatment Rooms, including wound management, dressings, sutures, and
post-operative care.
Carry out clinical assessments,
triage, and escalation to senior staff or other services as appropriate.
Maintain accurate, timely patient
records in line with professional and organisational standards.
Promote infection prevention and
control, ensuring safe use of equipment and adherence to policies.
Provide health promotion, advice, and
education to patients and carers to encourage self-care and independence.
Work collaboratively with GPs,
community nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of
care.
Supervise and support junior staff,
students, and healthcare assistants as required.
Contribute
to service development and quality improvement initiatives within the Treatment
Room service.
About us
Flexible working will be considered for all roles.
Unfortunately, we do not hold a sponsor licence for working Visas.
At Bridgewater, our PEOPLE values shape how we deliver our
NHS services in your local community.
They help us deliver our mission to improve local health and
promote wellbeing in the communities we serve.
After all, values are about people and they were
created in partnership with our staff to reflect what they felt was important
to them
Here at Bridgewater our shared values flow through the organisation.
P- Person-centred-We are passionate about individual needs and
promote independence in the healthcare we provide..
E- Empowered- We empower our people and encourage new ideas to deliver and create improvements in community care.
O- Open and Honest -We behave in a way that develops relationships
based on trust, openness, honesty and respect.
P- Professional-We support our people, so everyone has the right
skills and training to deliver outstanding patient care.
L- Locally Lead -We are always learning about our communities and
show great pride in being a local provider of health and care.
E- Efficient -We use our resources wisely to provide
sustainable and value for money healthcare for our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Bridgewater
Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Warrington and Halton Teaching
Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust plan to integrate and form a new organisation on
the 1st April 2026. As such, if your start date is on or after
1st April 2026, you will be employed by the newly formed organisation.
Should you join Bridgewater prior to this date, your employment will
automatically transfer into the new organisation. We are confident that this
transition will provide new opportunities and a continued commitment to
excellence in patient care.
Job Purpose:
The post holder actively supports the Treatment
Room Service by undertaking responsibility for delegated patients within a
clinical setting.
Undertakes the assessment, planning and
evaluation of patients care needs.
Liaises with the Treatment Room Coordinator and Treatment Room
Team Leader to ensure information sharing in relation to patient
care / changes to care plan and the continuity of care and reviewing of
complex care packages.
Mentoring, Teaching and Assessing.
Liaises with all health care professionals and
other agencies to ensure effective service delivery.
Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical:
To promote the health
and well-being within the family unit and community as a whole.
Perform comprehensive
assessment of patient nursing needs as the named nurse.
Plan, assess and evaluate programmes of care
according to changing health needs under the direction of the wound care specialist
Nurse.
To support the team leader in the co-ordination
of complex and continuing care.
Maintain accurate records in accordance with
NMC.
Attend a multi-disciplinary case conference as
the named nurse if appropriate.
To communicate and
collaborate with other members of the PHCT, voluntary and statutory
organisations to support individual patient care.
To establish and
maintain effective communication with patients, relatives and carers in complex
and potentially challenging situations.
To competently
perform clinical skills related to the post.
To be professionally
responsible for a delegated caseload under the supervision of the Treatment
Room Team Leader.
To assess health
needs at individual, practice and community level.
To undertake chronic
disease management reviews using appropriate template.
To work without direct supervision.
Managerial:
To access support from the Treatment Room
Coordinator within the group for the day-to-day workload in the absence of the Team
Leader.
Clinical Governance:
Support clinical supervision within the team.
Maintain professional portfolio that demonstrates evidence
of on-going professional development.
Ensure that practice is evidence based through undertaking
audit and critically appraising literature.
Maintain clinical standards through reflective practice and
clinical supervision.
Adhere to the NMC Standards: - Professional Code of
Conduct. Scope of Professional
Practice. Administrations of
Medicines. Records and Record keeping.
Identify any limitations/gaps in professional or clinical
knowledge.
Contribute to the development of and implementation of
policies, procedures and guidelines relevant to own area of work.
Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights.
Teaching and
Learning:
Act as a mentor for pre-registration nursing students.
Support the development of the nursing team by teaching and
assessing junior members of the team including nursing auxiliaries.
Undertake mandatory in-house training and other training
that supports the role.
Access clinical supervision.
Undertake training that is specific to the post.
Teaching of patients / carers and other professionals to
support patients to maintain their optimum level of independence.
Personal Issue:
Participate in the PDP process.
To adhere to all Trust Policies.
Report sickness and other absences to the identified
administrator.
To provide accurate, timely information to the identified
administrator regarding annual leave, expenses and study leave.
Supply required activity data related to patient care.
Adhere to the lone worker policy
Job description
Job responsibilities
Bridgewater
Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Warrington and Halton Teaching
Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust plan to integrate and form a new organisation on
the 1st April 2026. As such, if your start date is on or after
1st April 2026, you will be employed by the newly formed organisation.
Should you join Bridgewater prior to this date, your employment will
automatically transfer into the new organisation. We are confident that this
transition will provide new opportunities and a continued commitment to
excellence in patient care.
Job Purpose:
The post holder actively supports the Treatment
Room Service by undertaking responsibility for delegated patients within a
clinical setting.
Undertakes the assessment, planning and
evaluation of patients care needs.
Liaises with the Treatment Room Coordinator and Treatment Room
Team Leader to ensure information sharing in relation to patient
care / changes to care plan and the continuity of care and reviewing of
complex care packages.
Mentoring, Teaching and Assessing.
Liaises with all health care professionals and
other agencies to ensure effective service delivery.
Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical:
To promote the health
and well-being within the family unit and community as a whole.
Perform comprehensive
assessment of patient nursing needs as the named nurse.
Plan, assess and evaluate programmes of care
according to changing health needs under the direction of the wound care specialist
Nurse.
To support the team leader in the co-ordination
of complex and continuing care.
Maintain accurate records in accordance with
NMC.
Attend a multi-disciplinary case conference as
the named nurse if appropriate.
To communicate and
collaborate with other members of the PHCT, voluntary and statutory
organisations to support individual patient care.
To establish and
maintain effective communication with patients, relatives and carers in complex
and potentially challenging situations.
To competently
perform clinical skills related to the post.
To be professionally
responsible for a delegated caseload under the supervision of the Treatment
Room Team Leader.
To assess health
needs at individual, practice and community level.
To undertake chronic
disease management reviews using appropriate template.
To work without direct supervision.
Managerial:
To access support from the Treatment Room
Coordinator within the group for the day-to-day workload in the absence of the Team
Leader.
Clinical Governance:
Support clinical supervision within the team.
Maintain professional portfolio that demonstrates evidence
of on-going professional development.
Ensure that practice is evidence based through undertaking
audit and critically appraising literature.
Maintain clinical standards through reflective practice and
clinical supervision.
Adhere to the NMC Standards: - Professional Code of
Conduct. Scope of Professional
Practice. Administrations of
Medicines. Records and Record keeping.
Identify any limitations/gaps in professional or clinical
knowledge.
Contribute to the development of and implementation of
policies, procedures and guidelines relevant to own area of work.
Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights.
Teaching and
Learning:
Act as a mentor for pre-registration nursing students.
Support the development of the nursing team by teaching and
assessing junior members of the team including nursing auxiliaries.
Undertake mandatory in-house training and other training
that supports the role.
Access clinical supervision.
Undertake training that is specific to the post.
Teaching of patients / carers and other professionals to
support patients to maintain their optimum level of independence.
Personal Issue:
Participate in the PDP process.
To adhere to all Trust Policies.
Report sickness and other absences to the identified
administrator.
To provide accurate, timely information to the identified
administrator regarding annual leave, expenses and study leave.
Supply required activity data related to patient care.
Adhere to the lone worker policy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult)
- NMC Registered
Desirable
- Tissue Viability Qualification
- Leg ulcer Qualification
- V150 or V300 Prescribing Qualification
- Mentorship qualification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Skills and knowledge to effectively manage wounds and leg ulcers (including compression bandaging and Doppler)
- Effective communication skills
- Good standards of record keeping
- Skills and knowledge to effectively manage wounds and leg ulcers (including compression bandaging and Doppler)
- Effective communication skills
- Good standards of record keeping
- Knowledge of current national policies affecting the NHS
- Knowledge of relevant NHS legislation
- Knowledge of audit and research
- Effective time keeping
- Ability to show initiative and work autonomously
Desirable
- Confident in the use of SystmOne
Sponsorship
Essential
- Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable).
Job Specific Requirements
Essential
- The ability to travel independently across the Trust
- The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Skills and knowledge to effectively manage wounds and leg ulcers (including compression bandaging and Doppler)
- Effective communication skills
- Good standards of record keeping
- Skills and knowledge to effectively manage wounds and leg ulcers (including compression bandaging and Doppler)
- Effective communication skills
- Good standards of record keeping
- Knowledge of current national policies affecting the NHS
- Knowledge of relevant NHS legislation
- Knowledge of audit and research
- Effective time keeping
- Ability to show initiative and work autonomously
Desirable
- Confident in the use of SystmOne
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post registration experience
- Previous community nursing experience
Desirable
- Previous treatment room experience
- Ear Care training
Relationships
Essential
- If you are related to a director or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult)
- NMC Registered
Desirable
- Tissue Viability Qualification
- Leg ulcer Qualification
- V150 or V300 Prescribing Qualification
- Mentorship qualification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Skills and knowledge to effectively manage wounds and leg ulcers (including compression bandaging and Doppler)
- Effective communication skills
- Good standards of record keeping
- Skills and knowledge to effectively manage wounds and leg ulcers (including compression bandaging and Doppler)
- Effective communication skills
- Good standards of record keeping
- Knowledge of current national policies affecting the NHS
- Knowledge of relevant NHS legislation
- Knowledge of audit and research
- Effective time keeping
- Ability to show initiative and work autonomously
Desirable
- Confident in the use of SystmOne
Sponsorship
Essential
- Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable).
Job Specific Requirements
Essential
- The ability to travel independently across the Trust
- The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Skills and knowledge to effectively manage wounds and leg ulcers (including compression bandaging and Doppler)
- Effective communication skills
- Good standards of record keeping
- Skills and knowledge to effectively manage wounds and leg ulcers (including compression bandaging and Doppler)
- Effective communication skills
- Good standards of record keeping
- Knowledge of current national policies affecting the NHS
- Knowledge of relevant NHS legislation
- Knowledge of audit and research
- Effective time keeping
- Ability to show initiative and work autonomously
Desirable
- Confident in the use of SystmOne
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post registration experience
- Previous community nursing experience
Desirable
- Previous treatment room experience
- Ear Care training
Relationships
Essential
- If you are related to a director or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship.
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).
