Community Leg Ulcer Nurse

Job overview

An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen for a motivated and energetic Band 6 Leg Ulcer Clinic Nurse.

The Successful candidate will  be an enthusiastic, ambitious and experienced Registered Nurse, who is keen to advance their clinical, professional and leadership skills. You will be expected to deliver excellent highly specialist patient centred leg ulcer treatment to patients who are able to attend clinics across the Dudley Borough.

To be successful  you will need to have experience and knowledge in Leg Ulcer treatment and an understanding of all the National and Local guidelines and pathways relevant to this cohort of patients.

You will have responsibility for developing relationships with all stakeholders to ensure a seamless approach to the care of patients with leg ulcers, working closely with district nurses and primary care services.

You will assist in educating colleagues  in the implementation of integrated pathways of care and delivering on training packages and supervision/mentoring.

You will be organized, confident, able to work independently, and be an excellent communicator.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will carry out assessment of patients, planning and implementation of treatment Pathways, within the service, supporting the team with ongoing assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. The post holder will carry out all relevant forms of care and will take responsibility for caseload on behalf of the Team Leader in their absence.

Accurately and timely recording of all care given to the patients and report any changes in the patient’s condition to the general practitioner or other members of the health / social care team and that may be used in enquiries.

Attending and participate in staff meetings, case conferences and other meetings as required.

Ensuring that quality standards of care are maintained using audit and other monitoring systems.

Contributing to the local Clinical Governance agenda being aware of Dudley Community Services and local priorities / requirements.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Developing and maintaining effective communication networks with other health professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies.

Accurately and timely recording of all care given to the patients and report any changes in the patient’s condition to the general practitioner or other members of the health / social care team and that may be used in enquiries and / or court sessions.

Attending and participate in staff meetings, case conferences and other meetings as required.

Ability to verbally explain complex issues in formal situations such as court hearings / enquiries.

Ability to formally present and discuss to individuals and groups ideas and issues pertinent to The Leg Ulcer service.

Discussing and identifying who is responsible for the assessment of particular client groups.

Having responsibility for the health assessment of the all-age groups within the population as their needs arise.

Using the knowledge and skills necessary to assess individuals and groups, identifying the multiple needs of the patient, family / carer giving in a holistic way taking into consideration cultural differences.

Working within the primary care setting as a member of the health care team, participating in activities, which address the health needs of the general practice caseload.

Providing and maintaining a high standard of skilled nursing care for patients' health centres and practice surgeries using a nursing model of care, that is consistent with best evidence, within own scope of practice and legislation.

Teaching nursing procedures to relatives / carers so that the care of the patients may be continuous over 24 hours, and give guidance in carrying out all treatments.

Ensuring the changing needs of individuals and groups are identified timely and adjustments to programmes of care are made.

Promoting and maintaining optimum health by identifying, planning and undertaking specific health promotional activities with identified individuals and target groups.

Taking part in preparing an annual caseload profile in order to identify the health needs of the area and using the information to inform other professionals and to direct development of services.

Following Dudley Community Services guidelines in all suspected and confirmed emotional, sexual and physical abuse.

Ensuring that concerns and identified potential risks are referred to the appropriate Medical Practitioner / Agency immediately.

Complying with and helping to fulfil the objectives of the primary health care team.

Participating in the setting of personal objectives with the Caseload holder through the job appraisal and clinical supervision processes.

Maintaining and continually update professional knowledge and skills

Participating in the training of District Nursing and nursing students and others as directed, supporting them to apply theory into practice.

Demonstrating nursing procedures where applicable.

Assisting in the induction programme for new staff to Dudley Community Services.

Ensuring fulfilment of the competencies relating to the Nurse prescribing competency framework are met (If applicable).

Reviewing information on services and identifying areas for development.

Co-operating and assisting in research and survey programmes relating to the client group or the nursing profession.

Ensuring that quality standards of care are maintained using audit and other monitoring systems.

Contributing to the local Clinical Governance agenda being aware of Dudley Community Services and local priorities / requirements.