We are looking for an experienced Nursing Associate to join our ever-expanding team of Health care Professionals here at FCMS, Urgent and Emergency Care Yorkshire!
We pride ourselves on being part of the Doncaster Wound Care Alliance and currently run clinics six days a week from The Same Day Health Centre. We also hold twice weekly complex lives, walk in wound care clinics; this has a huge positive impact on patients who are unable to attend routine appointments due to their complex lifestyle. The team is currently made up of two senior nurses and healthcare assistants.
The City of Doncaster now exceeds 300,000 people who can all benefit from the service we offer. Patients are referred into our service through their own GPs, the emergency department, triage, or pharmacy. We care for varying wound types, from superficial burns to complex Tier 3 leg ulcers.
FCMS Yorkshire pride ourselves on an open and honest culture and show dedication towards supporting our peers, working with staff to maximize potential, and deliver outstanding care. We value new ideas, welcome change, and always listen to what you say. The candidate will have completed a Nursing Associate Foundation Degree and have an active NMC registration.
Hours: 30 hours a week (flexible to increase hours to cover sickness / annual leave)
Pay: £13.57 - £14.87 with enhancements for weekends and bank holidays
Operates: The service operates 6 days a week, Monday-Saturday, including bank holidays.
Main duties of the job
The candidate will work closely with our Senior Wound Care nurses to support the day to day running of the wound care service, whilst managing their own workload. The post holder will be based at the SDHC but will be expected to work across all areas to support with wound care delivery if needed.
Job responsibilities
Main Duties of the Job:
1. Work under direct and indirect guidance from the Wound Care Nurses.
2. Provide expert wound care to all patients in line with the Wound Care Alliance training.
3. Give clear and concise communication to service users.
4. Liaise with secondary care providers and primary care to ensure continuity of care and referrals as appropriate.
5. Practice safely and effectively with the patients best interest at the core, work within own limitations and seek expert help and advice when needed.
6. Demonstrate a sound understanding to clinical assessment and advice relating to the treatment and management plan in line with local formularies.
7. Ensure all mandatory training is up to date and have willingness to develop with further CPD.
8. Support the senior management team and clinical manager with service improvement.
9. Act in accordance with the NMC.
Knowledge, skills, and experience required:
Experience of working within wound care is desirable. The post holder will demonstrate good professional work ethic and a willingness to learn, whilst working within their scope of practice and under the guidance of the wound care nurse. They will demonstrate good clear communication skills and the ability to work autonomously and within a multi-disciplinary team. Treatment plans will be in line with local formulary, and with the patient at the centre. The post holder will engage in continuous learning and development throughout their employment and have a willingness to share experience and teaching with the wider team.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills
* Ability to work as a team member and autonomously.
* Able to exercise initiative in organisation and prioritising.
* Good communication skills both written and oral.
* Good Interpersonal skills.
* Basic IT skills.
* Confident in face-to-face consultations and recognising needs for referrals/escalation.
Qualifications
* Fully qualified Nurse Associate. The candidate will have completed a Nursing Associate Foundation Degree and have an active NMC registration.
* Completed Doncaster wound care alliance training.
Experience
* Experience of working and caring for Wounds.
* Ability to take and record patient observations.
* Working with tier 3 wounds.
* Experience of working with patients who have complex needs such as homelessness, rough sleeping, addiction.
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