Job summary
Are you passionate about the delivery of high-quality nursing care In a Wound Clinic setting? Does wound healing and wound aetiology fascinate you?
We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Nurse Associate; Trainee Nurse Associate or Advanced Support Worker to fulfil an integral role within the Amber Valley Wound Clinic Team with clinics based at Babington Hospital, Belper, Alfreton Primary Care Centre,- Heanor Memorial Health Centre, and Ilkeston Community Hospital (weekends and bank holidays).
The working hours will be 8.30am-4.30pm, Monday to Sunday, including bank holidays.
As the service develops this may be adjusted to support service need.
Trainee Nurse Associate or Advanced Support Workers are required to be working towards or wiling to work towards the Nursing Associate qualification.
Main duties of the job
Working as a Nursing Associate within the wound clinics you will need to be passionate and enthusiastic about patient care putting patients at the heart of everything you do.
You will be working in a multi-professional team and will need to be able to think on the spot and be empathetic, communicating effectively with other staff and patients.
As a Nursing Associate within the wound clinic you will develop a level of expertise in the wound healing process, undertake lower limb compression bandaging and with support/supervision complete doppler assessments.
This role will require you to provide wound care for a wide variety of wounds and holistic person centred care for adults.
Working independently under the supervision of Band 5/6 Registered Nurses within the wound clinics.
Nursing Associates/Advanced Support Workers are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment as a Nursing Associate.
Nursing Associates will adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Code ofConduct for Nurses, Midwives and Nursing Associates and work within their scope of practice following the professional standards of practice and behaviours for nurses, midwives and nursing associates and the standards of proficiency for nursing Associates.
About us
Our purpose is to provide Wound care services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.
During the pandemic response we have led the implementation of public vaccination centres in collaboration with partners across health and social care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account
You will be passionate about our business, creating a culture of continuous improvement, where patient welfare is at the heart of all you do.
It will be your responsibility to ensure that your behaviour and values reflect those set out in the DCHS Way.The post holder will need to manage a busy clinic and have good time keeping skills following care plans and dressing regimes whilst escalating concerns appropriately.
The post holder will be required to meet the travel requirements of the post.
The post holder may be required to work from different bases within the chosen locality.
You will be supported to develop and achieve competencies to provide individualised care to include complex wound care. r
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account
You will be passionate about our business, creating a culture of continuous improvement, where patient welfare is at the heart of all you do.
It will be your responsibility to ensure that your behaviour and values reflect those set out in the DCHS Way.The post holder will need to manage a busy clinic and have good time keeping skills following care plans and dressing regimes whilst escalating concerns appropriately.
The post holder will be required to meet the travel requirements of the post.
The post holder may be required to work from different bases within the chosen locality.
You will be supported to develop and achieve competencies to provide individualised care to include complex wound care. r
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register; (*This is a level 5 Foundation degree specific to Nursing Associate practice) willing to work towards qualification.
- Placement experience working within the 4 fields of nursing
Desirable
- Community experience
- Wound Care experience
- Lower Limb training
Experience and Knowledge Required
Essential
- Working in health and or social care environment
- Understanding of factors that influence health and wellbeing
- Following treatment plans
- Risk management and safeguarding
- MDT or integrated team working
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Effective time management
- Ability to delegate effectively
- Communication
Desirable
- Doppler Assessments
- Understanding of lower limb compression bandaging
Aptitude and Personal Qualities
Essential
- Evidence of additional responsibilities/interests e.g. link/champion roles
- Demonstrate willingness for ongoing learning
- Computer literacy and ability to demonstrate IT skills e.g. email, PowerPoint, SystmOne
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register; (*This is a level 5 Foundation degree specific to Nursing Associate practice) willing to work towards qualification.
- Placement experience working within the 4 fields of nursing
Desirable
- Community experience
- Wound Care experience
- Lower Limb training
Experience and Knowledge Required
Essential
- Working in health and or social care environment
- Understanding of factors that influence health and wellbeing
- Following treatment plans
- Risk management and safeguarding
- MDT or integrated team working
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Effective time management
- Ability to delegate effectively
- Communication
Desirable
- Doppler Assessments
- Understanding of lower limb compression bandaging
Aptitude and Personal Qualities
Essential
- Evidence of additional responsibilities/interests e.g. link/champion roles
- Demonstrate willingness for ongoing learning
- Computer literacy and ability to demonstrate IT skills e.g. email, PowerPoint, SystmOne
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
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).
