Job summary
We have a FANTASTIC SECONDMENT OPPORTUNITY as a Wound Clinic Lead Nurse based at Derby City Wound Clinic.
We are looking for Band 5 or a Band 6 with significant post-registration experience.
This is an excellent opportunity for those wishing to gain experience of providing operational management for the immediate team.
This Band 6 post will require a proactive and energetic individual who will be responsible for a number of staff management duties including attendance management, performance issue's and appraisals.
Are you committed to the delivery of high quality, holistic, patient care and keen to be part a team where your ideas and opinions are valued?
We are passionate about the care we provide to be the very best and are looking for candidates who will support us in developing our wound care and lower limb treatment, providing the very best evidenced-based quality patient care and develop quality patient standards.
This post will be based at Florence Nightingale Hospital, London Road, Derby, DE1 2QY
(2024/25 pay award is due to be reflected in pay from October 2024, with any arrears due paid in November 2024)
Main duties of the job
To support your team through changes and developments.
Responsible for overall Caseload Management. Monitor standards of care, deploying and supervising team members as appropriate and the daily management of own workload.
To know when to escalate clinical or operational issues to direct line manager.
Co-ordinate the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care programs which reflect the individual needs of patients and carers.
Be aware of current local and national issues which are influencing services
Facilitate, develop, evaluate, and share good working practice.
Act as a champion for the wound clinic service area as required.
Have the initiative to respond to challenging unpredictable situations/behaviours within the caring environments. To manage any complaints, errors, concerns and other untoward occurrences in line with local policies, procedures and guidelines (this includes issues relating Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Children)
Be aware of current local and national issues which are influencing services.
Facilitate, develop, evaluate and share good working practice.
Actively support the development of a culture that is open to change and innovation.
Patient Care.
Maintain Confidentiality
To act as a role model and actively participate in supporting students and new or less experienced staff. Recognises the diversity of the local population considering individual choices, beliefs and preferences and promotes equal access to services.
About us
Our purpose is to provide community health 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 review the 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.
Support Caseload Management. Monitor standards of care, deploying and supervising team members as appropriate and the daily clinical patient care.
Co-ordinate the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care programs which reflect the individual needs of patients.
Plan, implement and evaluate a learning contract for student nurses involving multi-disciplinary agencies
Have the initiative to respond to challenging unpredictable situations/behaviours within the caring environments
Help manage any complaints, errors, concerns and other untoward occurrences in line with local policies, procedures and guidelines.( this includes issues relating Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Children)
Know when to escalate clinical or operational issues to direct line manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the 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.
Support Caseload Management. Monitor standards of care, deploying and supervising team members as appropriate and the daily clinical patient care.
Co-ordinate the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care programs which reflect the individual needs of patients.
Plan, implement and evaluate a learning contract for student nurses involving multi-disciplinary agencies
Have the initiative to respond to challenging unpredictable situations/behaviours within the caring environments
Help manage any complaints, errors, concerns and other untoward occurrences in line with local policies, procedures and guidelines.( this includes issues relating Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Children)
Know when to escalate clinical or operational issues to direct line manager.
Person Specification
Education, training and qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Evidence of recent and ongoing CPD/learning
- Recognised qualification in TV at Degree level or willing to work towards it (Wound management and/or leg ulcer modules)
- DCHS Tissue Viability training including 2-day lower limb
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in a Band 5/Band 6 role
- Broad range of clinical skills
- Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams
- Knowledge on National/Local Tissue Viability initiatives, guidance, and policies
Desirable
- Experience in participating/ coordinating in Audit projects
- Case load management
- Clinical management experience
- Experience of working in Wound Clinics
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Leadership and communication skills
- Change management skills
- Ability to prioritise work loads and effective time management
- Evaluation and clinical reasoning skills
- Basic information technology skills (Power point, Word, and Outlook)
- Knowledge dissemination skills
Desirable
- Clinical management experience
- Service improvement skills
Other
Essential
- Ability to meet the travel requirements for this post as travel to clinical sites and across the county will be a frequent requirement
- Able to work weekends and bank holidays
Person Specification
Education, training and qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Evidence of recent and ongoing CPD/learning
- Recognised qualification in TV at Degree level or willing to work towards it (Wound management and/or leg ulcer modules)
- DCHS Tissue Viability training including 2-day lower limb
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in a Band 5/Band 6 role
- Broad range of clinical skills
- Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams
- Knowledge on National/Local Tissue Viability initiatives, guidance, and policies
Desirable
- Experience in participating/ coordinating in Audit projects
- Case load management
- Clinical management experience
- Experience of working in Wound Clinics
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Leadership and communication skills
- Change management skills
- Ability to prioritise work loads and effective time management
- Evaluation and clinical reasoning skills
- Basic information technology skills (Power point, Word, and Outlook)
- Knowledge dissemination skills
Desirable
- Clinical management experience
- Service improvement skills
Other
Essential
- Ability to meet the travel requirements for this post as travel to clinical sites and across the county will be a frequent requirement
- Able to work weekends and bank holidays
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).
