Job summary Would you like to be part of a team dedicated to improving the care and treatment outcomes across a wide range of patients whilst continuing to develop specialist skills in wound care? We currently have vacancies within our Wound Healing Service. We are a specialist Wound Service focusing on Hard to Heal wounds, working with each patient on realistic goals depending on their wound healing potential. We deliver advanced wound healing treatments within patients own home or residential/nursing home and within a clinic setting for ambulatory patients. We also work alongside Practice Nurses, Community Nurses and nursing homes offering lots of variety to the role with imparting wound care knowledge across the community. The role involves working within a variety of settings including clinic, community or residential home settings depending on the patient's needs, delivering advanced wound healing interventions. To work as an engaged member of the Wound Healing Service to provide effective evidence based Wound healing treatments and advice to patients who attend the Wound Healing Service. Please note this post is not suitable for applicants who are required to undertake the OSCE training programme. Applicants who do not have current valid UK NMC registration will not be considered for this post. Please note that a Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle are essential for this role. Main duties of the job The role involves working within a variety of settings including clinic, community or residential home settings depending on the patient's needs, delivering advanced wound healing interventions. To work as an engaged member of the Wound Healing Service to provide effective evidence based on Wound healing treatments and advice to patients who attend Wound Healing Service. To support the service with the supervision of learners and visitors to the clinics. To take charge of the working area during the span of duty in the absence of the wound care sister with support from other senior staff, registered nurses and Healthcare Support workers. To develop in conjunction with the patient an individualised care plan that identifies if the patient has potential for wound healing, requires further MDT involvement or advice on how to live well with a wound. Please be advised that interviews are planned for 30th April 2025 Closing date: Please note that this vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received. Please apply as soon as possible if interested. About us University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare. We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk) By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team. The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values. Date posted 18 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 218-NM-B5-7087179 Job locations UHCW Coventry CV2 2DX Job description Job responsibilities Communication To provide effective communication to patients about their condition and treatment this may require persuasion, motivation and reassuring skills. To communicate accurate and sensitive information to patients and carers, taking into consideration relevant factors such as background, culture, gender, age and any physical, sensory or learning difficulties. To ensure effective communication of the patients treatment to members of the healthcare team including the GP, district nurses, practice nurses To ensure effective communication whilst performing the Nurse in charge role escalating concerns to the Wound care sister according to local procedures For further details please see the attached job description. Job description Job responsibilities Communication To provide effective communication to patients about their condition and treatment this may require persuasion, motivation and reassuring skills. To communicate accurate and sensitive information to patients and carers, taking into consideration relevant factors such as background, culture, gender, age and any physical, sensory or learning difficulties. To ensure effective communication of the patients treatment to members of the healthcare team including the GP, district nurses, practice nurses To ensure effective communication whilst performing the Nurse in charge role escalating concerns to the Wound care sister according to local procedures For further details please see the attached job description. Person Specification Qualifications Essential see supporting documents Desirable see supporting documents Experience Essential see supporting documents Desirable see supporting documents Knowledge and Skills Essential see supporting documents Person Specification Qualifications Essential see supporting documents Desirable see supporting documents Experience Essential see supporting documents Desirable see supporting documents Knowledge and Skills Essential see supporting documents 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust Address UHCW Coventry CV2 2DX Employer's website https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)