Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
To provide evidenced based best practice as per national guidance and service specification to support the effective assessment and treatment of lower limb wounds to the affected patient group, including admission avoidance tasks, timely referral to specialists as per clinical indication, effective and safe manning of Leg Ulcer Clinics, and the delivery of F2F patient care.
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
To assess, provide, and review nursing care, advice, and information to patients and carers within the leg ulcer clinic environment, occasionally seeing patients in other care settings and their own homes. To provide individualised care and education to patients enabling them to maximise their independence and optimise their quality of life. To work under the direction of the Leg Ulcer Nurse Specialist band 6 and the Leg Ulcer Manager using their skills and knowledge as a Registered Nurse. Possible opportunities include, once confident and competent, being able to hold a designated caseload and deputise in the absence of the Nurse Specialist once knowledge, competencies, and experience are gained.
Working Pattern: Full and Part time positions considered.
Person Specification
General Requirements
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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.
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
185-17050-9714
Job locations
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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