Community Staff Nurse in Dressing Clinic
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
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.
Main duties of the job
1. Assess, plan, and evaluate individual care and assess health needs.
2. Running a clinic bed and be responsible for assessing and evaluating wound care. Referring 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered General Nurse
* Evidence of recent training
* Evidence of working towards or Degree in Professional Practice
Knowledge and Expertise
* 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
* Community Experience
* Long Term Conditions
Experience
* Demonstrate highest standards and skill in nursing
* Demonstrate working knowledge of community nursing and multi-disciplinary working
* Experience in Community Nursing
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.
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