Job Description

Do you have the PASSION, DRIVE AND SKILLS to work as part of our ambulatory clinic team?



We have an exciting opportunity to join our Ambulatory Clinic based in Burton, Lichfield and Tamworth as a Band 5 NMC Registered Nurse.



You will provide complex care for ambulatory patients and have a clear and demonstrable passion and skill in wound care, with enthusiasm for delivering high-quality person-centred care in line with the Trust's organisational vision and values.



With strong communication and organisational skills and a flexible approach, you will be expected to work collaboratively with patients and key partners to facilitate the best possible patient experience and outcomes.



You will have strong clinical reasoning and prioritisation skills with the ability to work effectively, both independently and as a member of a team and will organise and prioritise your own day- to-day work tasks and activities and delegate tasks to junior colleagues. A commitment to professional development and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement is key



The service runs over 7 days and you would be expected to work on a shift pattern to cover the service requirements.



Due to the nature of the role, you will be required to travel over a large geographical area this could include clinics in East Staffordshire so a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes would be an advantage.



We are looking for a Band 5 Registered nurse who demonstrates passion and ability to assess, plan, provide and evaluate evidence-based nursing care for patients.

As part of this role, you will be expected to:

Deliver complex wound care, catheter care, management of line care, venepuncture, and patient education over several locations to ambulatory patients

Lead on MDT clinics, where we proactively manage patient care

Liaise with the wider MDT including DN's, Podiatrists, TVN, Heart Failure and Vascular Nurses, SPHT



By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;



Supporting your career development and progression

Excellent NHS Pension scheme

Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Options for flexible working

Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave

Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources

If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients

Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate

Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, milage paid at business rates

Salary sacrifice bikes up to 2k

Free car parking at all trust sites

Free flu vaccinations every year

Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to 250 (if the criteria is met)

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.



Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.



Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities.



Why choose Staffordshire as a place to work?



Because we are an innovative, integrated Community service covering the Staffordshire area including the Burntwood, Lichfield, Tamworth and East Staffordshire. We work closely across the Nursing teams, AHP's including Podiatry, Physio, Falls Team, Stroke and Rehab team including our out of hours service, to ensure that our patients are at the centre of the care provided. We collaboratively deliver our care across all the professions, recognising the importance for patient centred approach.



We pride ourselves on our strong leadership, innovation, prevention and implementation of the care within the living model in all our patient care. We ensure that all of MPFT's values and behaviours are entwined and embedded within our staff, teams and our patient centred care. We support the development and learning of all staff, having great links with our local universities, while also priding ourselves on growing our own staff and the leaders of the future



If you are interested in joining our innovative workforce, then choose Staffordshire for the next chapter in your career