A wound clinic nurse post in the Tissue Viability and Wound Therapy Service at Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust, working within a specialist multidisciplinary team. The core is assessing and treating patients at wound clinics, building care plans and prescribing therapies, alongside running clinic sessions and supervising Healthcare Assistants. It also means deputising for the Senior Wound Therapist and supporting students and visitors. Applicants must currently work for Kent and Medway NHS bodies or their staff bank, though student and newly qualified nurses may also apply.
What the job involves
- Assess, treat and monitor patients attending wound clinics, delivering evidence-based wound care and evaluating outcomes
- Carry out comprehensive wound assessments and develop individualised care plans with patients and the multidisciplinary team
- Prescribe appropriate wound therapies
- Offer ongoing support to promote healing, self-management and quality of life
- Provide education, advice and support to patients, families and carers
- Communicate with GPs, community services, care homes, hospitals and other professionals to coordinate care
- Organise and prepare clinic sessions, prioritising workload and managing appointments
- Support the day-to-day running of clinics
- Deputise for the Senior Wound Therapist when required
- Provide leadership and supervision to Healthcare Assistants
- Support students and visitors
- Champion safe, compassionate, high-quality care in line with current best practice
Qualifications
- Level 6 degree or equivalent, or equivalent knowledge gained through experience plus a diploma in nursing
Registration & licences
- NMC registration
Experience
- Recent healthcare experience gained through education, work experience or previous employment
Skills & knowledge
- Ability to use IT systems and databases
- Up-to-date knowledge of clinical practice and evidence-based procedures and clinical effectiveness frameworks
- Understanding of the role and remit of a healthcare worker
- Ability to signpost clients and families to other services to support behaviour change
Checks & eligibility
- Full valid UK driving licence, or full licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country)
- Ability to travel independently
Nice to have
- Tissue viability, wound care or leg ulcer management training
- Experience in community nursing, outpatient services, general practice, tissue viability or a setting with wound care exposure
- Awareness of NHS developments
What’s offered
- Flexible working arrangements, which the trust is willing to discuss
- Disability guaranteed interview scheme
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Wound Clinic Nurse in Rainham employer: Bidvane
The Medical Centre is an exceptional employer for General Practitioners, offering a supportive work environment across two sites with a strong focus on patient-centred care. With flexible session options and a commitment to professional development, employees benefit from a collaborative team culture that values continuous learning and quality improvement. Located in a vibrant community, the practice provides unique opportunities to engage with diverse patient needs while enjoying the advantages of NHS pension and comprehensive employment benefits.
