Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Do you really want to make a difference? Are you an experienced Clinician with a passion for leg ulcer management and have the skills required to join our Lower Limb Therapy and Well Leg Service?
We are currently recruiting for a Nurse (Band 5) to join our developing Lower Limb Therapy Service Team.
Main duties of the job
As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients stay healthy when they need it most.
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be able to demonstrate a passion for Leg Ulcer Management, providing in-depth leg ulcer assessment, and education for patients and their carers. The post holder will have the competencies required to perform at this level and role model the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust's core values, as well as exhibit the behaviours required as part of those values.
The post holder will require excellent communication skills as well as the ability to work flexibly across a variety of clinic settings in Exeter, Mid and East Devon.
The post holder will be responsible for:
* Providing comprehensive wound assessment, prevention and treatment skills around care of leg ulcers
* Working closely with the Nurse specialists (LLTS) and Advanced Nurse Specialist (LLTS), and other members of the Community Services Division to deliver safe, effective care across Exeter, Mid and East Devon populations.
* Supporting the Nurse specialists and Advanced Nurse Specialist in undertaking research activities and clinical audits in Community Lower Limb Therapy and Well Leg service team
Working Pattern
37.5 hours a week
Pay
The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2024-5 rates, inclusive of a 5.5% pay award implemented from October 2024. If you join before this date, the pay award will be backdated to April 2024 or your start date, whichever is later. Until then, remuneration will be based on the 2023-4 pay bandings.
Person Specification
For further information please contact: Karen Hetherington, Advanced Nurse Specialist, on karenhetherington1@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
£29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata (pay award pending)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
185-63302-8278
Job locations
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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