Wound Care Practitioner
- NHS
- Full Time
- Folkestone
- 37338.00 - 44962.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
The NHS is changing. More emphasis on community-based care means there's never been a better time to join us.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Wound Care Practitioner to join our professional team in Folkestone.
We're a close team but we're never exclusive, if you can bring a professional approach and fresh ideas we would love to hear from you.
This role is part of the community nursing team, to provide high quality, specialist care to housebound patients with complex wounds in an outpatient clinic setting. This service additionally provides advice andsupport to the Community Nursing Teams as required as a source of expertise in managing complex wounds. As a Wound Care Practitioner, you will have responsibilities of caseload management, the day to day running of the clinic and responsibility for the quality of care provided.
Main duties of the job
The Wound Care Practitioner is responsible for the running of the day-to-day Wound Clinics and ensure close collaborative working relationships with Primary Care Networks, Community Nursing Teams and other members of the MDT, providing shared care to meet the health and social care needs of the local population. In the absence of the Clinical Lead, the Wound Care Practitioner would be expected to act as the lead professional and support the team ensuring to escalate where needed using the appropriate process.
About us
Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences
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Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (NMC registration); Health related degree and evidence of relevant post graduate development at level 6; Evidence of Specialist qualifications relevant to are of practice (eg: Wound Care/TVN specialist course)
Desirable
- PTLLS/DTLLS, PGCE or Certificate in Education
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years experience in community setting; Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads; Supporting others (PA/PS qualification)
Desirable
- Experience of leading and managing teams; Experience with the use of RIO, Microsoft Office and a variety of IT sources (E-Pay/Roster)
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding and knowledge of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance relevant to care setting; Evidence of continued professional development within the past 12 months
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to manage time effectively; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; Understanding of training needs in relation to post; Ability to lead, motivate and lead change/others
Desirable
- Completed training and competent in Lower Limb Assessments, Dopplers, Application of compression and VAC therapy
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
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Folkestone Health Centre
Folkestone
CT20 1JY
