Job overview
If you have vision, drive and enthusiasm for facilitating outstanding tissue viability care then there are excellent opportunities for you in Bedfordshire.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our team as an experienced wound care nurse. The right candidate will be a good team player, with a strong desire to provide holistic tissue viability care to our patients, along with teaching skills and the ability to motivate staff on all levels
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please for further information kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Able to adapt to change
- Able to demonstrate personal and professional integrity
- Leadership and motivational skills
- Self-motivating/directing
- Ability to travel throughout Bedfordshire and access to a care for work purposes
Education
Essential
- Registered general nurse
- Evidence of significant post-registration nursing experience
- Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up-to-date clinical skills
- Ability to manage caseload
- Relevant teaching/mentoring qualification and evidence of teaching skills
Desirable
- Experience of clinical leadership
- Post-registration qualification in relevant clinical field
- Non-medical Nurse Prescriber
- Sharp Debridement
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, using a variety of methods e.g. verbally, written and IT
- Evidence of good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to lead and work within a team
Desirable
- Ability to disseminate complex information to others
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles of Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Children
- Demonstrate an understanding of national government initiatives in Wound care and how they impact on local services
Desirable
- Evidence of and commitment of multi-professional working
- Have a comprehensive understanding of partnership working
- Comprehensive understanding of the roles of others in health and social care
- Knowledge of the principles of health promotion and prevention strategies
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This advert is for Chronic Wound Care Nurse with East London NHS Foundation Trust in Twinwoods. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 06 Sep 2026.
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