Bank Staff Nurse

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job description

Are you passionate about caring for people with lower limb wounds and keen to develop your knowledge in this exciting area?

We are looking for a staff nurse to join the bank within our Lower Limb Clinic which is an integral part of our Tissue Viability Service. The post will mainly be based within the Lower Limb Clinic at Surbiton Health Centre.

The successful candidate will be joining a small, friendly, dedicated team who deliver nurse led, high quality and evidence-based care to patients with lower limb wounds in a clinic setting. The clinic achieves excellent healing rates for patients with venous leg ulcers and also treats patients with complex ulcers of other aetiologies and promotes supported self-care where appropriate. Patients report consistently high levels of satisfaction with care and treatment. The clinic also provides training and education in leg ulcer management to pre- and post-registration nurses.

Some knowledge and experience of wound assessment and leg ulcer management is required, but support will be provided to develop your skills in tissue viability.

You will be an effective communicator who is able to work well as part of a team.

This is a bank post for up to 37.5 hours per week. The clinic operates between 08.30-4.30pm Monday to Friday.

You will be mostly based at Surbiton Health Centre although you will also need to be able to travel to our other sites as needed.

Main duties of the job

Your application should explain why you are applying for the post, how you believe you would contribute to working in this setting and demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the person specification.

Main Duties

1. To deliver high standards of evidence-based care to patients with leg ulcers and lower limb conditions.
2. To assess and measure patients for compression hosiery/wraps and select appropriate products after individual assessment.
3. To contribute to the smooth running of the clinic by ensuring adequate supplies of equipment and dressings are available at all times.
4. To ensure detailed, accurate and confidential patients records are maintained using the electronic patient record system whilst adhering to organisation policies.
5. To have good IT skills, and contribute to the organisations data collection.
6. To provide health care education and support to patients/relatives and carers.
7. To encourage the patient towards self-care and independence.
8. To participate in planning and delivering programmes of training for pre and post registration nursing staff.
9. To share knowledge and skills in lower limb care by providing clinical advice to other health care professionals.

About us

At Your Healthcare CIC, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-led health and social care services for residents in Kingston and providing specialised learning disability services in Richmond. As a Community Interest Company (CIC), we prioritise community-driven care and offer an environment that empowers you to make a real impact.

Why Choose Us?

• NHS Pay & Benefits: Enjoy the security of NHS pay, Agenda for Change terms, NHS pension scheme, and salary sacrifice schemes.
• Bureaucracy-Free Environment: Implement good ideas quickly and effectively without delays.
• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and various staff discounts.
• Exceptional Staff Experience: Join a supportive workplace with positive feedback from staff and patients.
• Inclusive Culture: We promote equality, diversity, and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds.
• Impactful Community Involvement: Have a real voice in shaping care as part of our membership organization. Your ideas and contributions matter.

Join Us Today

We are looking for passionate individuals who value high-quality care, inclusivity, and community engagement. If you want to make a positive impact in health and social care, join our forward-thinking, patient-centred team. Explore our career opportunities and become part of a team that values your expertise and dedication.

Job responsibilities

Closing Date - 29/04/2025

Interview Date - 06/05/2025

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

• Able to conduct Doppler ABI assessments and interpret results.
• Able to select and apply a variety of compression systems.
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Confidence in establishing rapport and trust with patients, carers, family and staff groups.
• Experience of mentoring pre-registration nursing students.

Experience

• Relevant experience in wound care/tissue viability.
• Community Nursing.
• Working within a clinic setting.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse.
• Practice assessor / Practice supervisor training or willing to work towards.
• Evidence of continuous professional development relevant to the job role.
• Educated to Degree level or equivalent.
• Qualification in Tissue Viability or wound management.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of NMC Code.
• Knowledge of lower limb A&P, wound assessment and wound healing.
• Knowledge of, and ability to select appropriate wound care products and compression systems.

Any Other Factors

• Full driving licence and regular use of car.

Personal Qualities

• Self motivated.
• Well organised.
• Passionate in lower limb management / willingness to learn.
• Team player.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£34,521 to £41,956 a year per annum pro rata, includes HCAS.