Wound Clinic Nurse - Band 6
Ready to elevate your nursing career and make a real impact in the community? At Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH), we're passionate about delivering innovative, high-quality care and are looking for a dedicated and skilled nurse to join our dynamic Wound Clinic Service in the South and West localities of Barnet.
Working with CLCH:
We care about your wellbeing just as much as we care about our patients. Here's what we offer:
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Induction and Support: Comprehensive onboarding, followed by role-specific support and guidance.
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Flexible Working: Options to support your work-life balance, including part-time, job share, and hybrid working arrangements.
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Employee Perks: Single occupancy accommodation assistance, car lease scheme (T&Cs apply), annual travel card loans, and a commitment to ongoing training and development.
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Inclusive Culture: Join a workplace that celebrates diversity, supported by our staff networks, including DAWN (Disability and Wellbeing Network), Race Equality Network, and the Rainbow Network for LGBTQ+ staff.
Why Join Us?
If you're motivated to enhance your wound care skills and be part of a progressive, patient-focused team, this is the opportunity for you. As we continue to grow and develop our Wound Clinic Service, you'll have the chance to be at the forefront of shaping and improving care pathways in Barnet. We're committed to your professional development and offer a supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
What Makes This Role Unique?
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Collaboration at Its Core: You'll work closely with the Tissue Viability Service, GPs, and other healthcare professionals, ensuring seamless, high-quality care for our patients.
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Skill Development: With opportunities to rotate within the Tissue Viability Service, you'll gain experience visiting patients in various settings and conducting comprehensive wound assessments.
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Career Progression: Enjoy a range of training, clinical supervision, and career development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
What We're Looking For:
We need a compassionate and proactive nurse who is committed to delivering excellent patient care. You should be empathetic, punctual, flexible, and ready to make a difference. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and are passionate about wound care, we'd love to have you on our team.
Your Main Responsibilities:
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Specialised Care: Provide advanced nursing assessments, plan and implement care for patients with tissue viability needs, and evaluate outcomes.
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Prevention and Treatment Expertise: Work with patients and professionals to manage and treat pressure ulcers and leg ulcers, utilizing evidence-based practices.
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Leadership and Collaboration: Take initiative, make independent decisions, and work collaboratively with colleagues across disciplines to deliver holistic patient care.
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Continuous Improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and service development projects to ensure our care remains at the highest standard.
Person Specification:
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Essential Qualifications: Registered Nurse with experience in leg ulcer management or tissue viability.
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Teaching and Training
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Ability to work with and lead others across profession.
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Community nursing qualification experience of working in primary care
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Desirable: Experience in teaching, leading teams, and community nursing qualifications.
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Skills & Knowledge: Advanced wound care skills, the ability to make informed decisions, strong organizational skills, and effective communication. Familiarity with NHS policies, quality improvement, and clinical governance is desirable.
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Tissue Viability CPD
Join a team where your passion for patient care and professional growth is nurtured! If you're ready to make a difference and thrive in a dynamic clinical environment, we want to hear from you