Job Description

Would you like to be part of a team dedicated to improving care and treatment outcomes for a wide range of patients, while continuing to develop specialist skills in wound care?



We currently have an exciting opportunity within our Wound Healing Service:



1.0 WTE post based within the community setting



Our specialist team focuses on managing Hard to Heal wounds, working closely with patients to set realistic goals based on their healing potential. We deliver advanced treatments in clinics, patients' homes, and residential/nursing settings.



This role offers variety and professional growth, with opportunities to collaborate with Practice Nurses, Community Nurses, and care home staff--sharing wound care expertise across the community.



Please note this post is not suitable for applicants who are required to undertake the OSCE training programme. Applicants who do not have current valid UK NMC registration will not be considered for this post.



Please note that a Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle are essential for this role.



Deliver advanced wound healing interventions in clinic, community, or residential settings.



Provide evidence-based wound care and advice to patients attending the service.



Support learners and visitors in clinic settings.



Take charge of the working area in the absence of the wound care sister, with support from senior staff.



Develop individualised care plans in partnership with patients, identifying healing potential and MDT involvement.



Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Closing date:

Please note that this vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.



University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.



We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.



Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.



We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)



By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.



The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.



Communication



To provide effective communication to patients about their condition and treatment this may require persuasion, motivation and reassuring skills.



To communicate accurate and sensitive information to patients and carers, taking into consideration relevant factors such as background, culture, gender, age and any physical, sensory or learning difficulties.



To ensure effective communication of the patient's treatment to members of the healthcare team including the GP, district nurses, practice nurses



To ensure effective communication whilst performing the Nurse in charge role escalating concerns to the Wound care sister according to local procedures



For further details please see the attached job description.