Opportunity for an experienced Band 5 Staff Nurse to work at Hope Farm Dressing Clinic, Ellesmere Port.
This includes working within the Community Dressing Clinic, Doppler/Stocking Clinic. We are looking for an enthusiastic nurse who has a keen interest in wound care and leg ulcer management and would have preferably completed a tissue viability module. Essential to have completed the Leg Ulcer Course and be confident in compression bandaging. Experience within community district nursing would be an advantage.
The successful candidate will be working as part of a small team reporting to the team leader but would also be required to work autonomously, delivering evidence-based care. Good interpersonal skills are essential as you will be communicating with a wide range of health professionals involved in the patients care.
For further information please contact Maureen Phillips on 01244 397240.
Main duties of the job
1. Assess, plan and evaluate individual care and assess health needs.
2. Run a clinic bed and be responsible for assessing and evaluating wound care. Refer to other specialists or GP as required.
3. Store and maintain clinic records in accordance with trust records health policy.
4. Act as a mentor for pre-registration nursing students.
5. Participate in audits.
About us
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries.
Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.
CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This programme welcomes you to CWP and provides you with information and training to support you in your role.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust's Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust's Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs: Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion, and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust's Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website here. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered General Nurse
* Evidence of recent training
Desirable
* Evidence of working towards or Degree in Professional Practice
* Student Mentorship
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
* Multi Agency Working
* Awareness and understanding of the Public Health Agenda
* Evidence of research-based/reflective practice
* Knowledge of local and national priorities
* Ability to manage time effectively
* Good interpersonal skills
Desirable
* Community Experience
* Long Term Conditions
Experience
Essential
* Demonstrate highest standards and skill in nursing
* Demonstrate working knowledge of community nursing and multi-disciplinary working
Desirable
* Experience in Community Nursing
Employer details
Employer name
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hope Farm Clinic
Hope Farm Road
Ellesmere Port
CH66 2WN
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