Job Description

Do you have a passion for wound care?



Do you have a NVQ level 3 in health and social care?



Would you like to be part of a self-managing, nurse-led wound/leg ulcer clinic?



Do you want to work locally and make a real difference in your community?



If you answered yes, we've got the perfect role for you!



Join one of our self-managing teams. The teams have professional autonomy and responsibility for their own day to day running; working to support and empower each other to deliver the highest standard of person-centred care.



The teams are self-managing where designated responsibilities for the team are shared and specific roles within the team are rotated i.e. allocation of clinics, team rota construction. Therefore, your role within the team is to support the ethos of a self-directed team with the authority to make decisions about workload, recruitment, training requirements etc



We can offer flexible working hours. The usual hours are 7am to 6pm, 3 days a week with 1 half day from 7am to 1pm or 12pm to 6pm.

The service runs 7 days a week so you will be expected to work at weekends occasionally (approximately one in every 8 weekends).



To work as a member of a self-directed wound clinic team that delivers person centred integrated care in a clinic setting. Care will be focussed on improving self-reliance and empowerment; seeing patients as a whole and supporting as required their health, social and psychological needs.



To work as an integral part of a clinic-based team providing consistent care to a defined clinic caseload of patients 365 days a year. This requires flexibility and commitment to maintain effective service provision for the team's caseload.



You will be joining a transformational service



So what else?



This is your chance to join a progressive and innovative service in a social enterprise that is patient and staff focused - you'll even have the opportunity to become an MCH shareholder.



We encourage staff to get involved in exploring new ways of working and service development.



We'll provide well established, in-service training, one to one supervision, and appraisals with regular support.



You'll be able to develop your skills in a friendly and supportive team.



Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important work life balance is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.



The small print



Informal visits can be arranged on request.



We will offer you the choice of two pension schemes; the NHS Pension scheme and the scottish widows group pension scheme.



MCH encourages all staff to be double COVID vaccinated to protect themselves, their colleagues, their family and their patients.



At this time, MCH cannot fund or support any further nurses who require the OSCE training. Please do not apply if you require this training.



Job purpose



To work as a member of a self-directed wound clinic team that delivers person centred integrated care in a clinic setting. Care will be focussed on improving self-reliance and empowerment; seeing patients as a whole and supporting as required their health, social and psychological needs.



To work as an integral part of a clinic based team providing consistent care to a defined clinic caseload of patients 365 days a year. This requires flexibility and commitment to maintain effective service provision for the team's caseload.



The team is self-managing where designated responsibilities for the team are shared and specific roles within the team are rotated i.e. allocation of clinics, team rota construction therefore your role within the team is to support the ethos of a self-directed team with the authority to make decisions about workload, recruitment, training requirements etc.



The team covers the Medway area and care will be delivered in a location close to the patient's home. The team sees mobile patients with a wide range of wounds including diabetic foot ulcers, leg ulcers, PUs, post-surgical wounds, burns and supports patients with a range of treatments including suture removal, topical negative pressure, compression therapy, etc.



The role requires close collaboration with the GP and other health, social care and voluntary organisations including but not limited to therapists, mental health, social workers, care navigators, case managers etc.



Your role will support the team to achieve the following core aims:

Having happy patients:

through direct access, continuity of care, flexibility of care provision and providing quality clinical care.



Having happy nurses and care givers; by working collaboratively and flexibly with your team colleagues and being empowered to make decisions as a team to best meet the requirements of your patients and their families.



Self-empowered patients who will work jointly with the team to achieve agreed outcomes.



Person specification



Criteria



Essential



Desirable



Qualifications



Foundation degree in health and social care or nursing associate



Care certificate



Experience



Previous experience in health or social care setting



Working in a team



Able to work under own initiative



Previous experience in health in a community setting



Special knowledge / expertise



Standard IT skills including word processing and use of internet



Knowledge of health and safety and principles of risk assessment.



Be able to understand and plan a range of delegated clinical duties



Analytical and judgmental skills



Phlebotomy



Wound care



Pressure area care



Catheter care



Disposition, adjustment, attitude and commitment



Ability to work under pressure



Good communication and interpersonal skills



Attention to detail and presentation



Flexibility and adaptability



Motivated to community work



Open and friendly



Contributes to the team



Willingness to develop professionally



Practical / intellectual skills



Standard IT skills.



Ability to travel to various sites in a timely manner