This post sits in the Tissue Viability and Wound Therapy Service at Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust, working in its wound clinics. The core of the work is assessing and treating patients with wounds, setting individual care plans and prescribing therapies within a specialist multidisciplinary team. The role also covers running clinic sessions, deputising for the Senior Wound Therapist and supervising Healthcare Assistants. It is initially open only to current Kent and Medway staff, with student and newly qualified nurses also eligible, and NMC registration is required.
What the job involves
- Assess, treat and monitor patients attending wound clinics using evidence-based wound care
- Carry out comprehensive wound assessments and develop individualised care plans with patients and the multidisciplinary team
- Evaluate treatment outcomes and prescribe appropriate wound therapies
- Provide education, advice and support to patients, families and carers on healing and self-management
- Communicate with GPs, community services, care homes, hospitals and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care
- Organise and prepare clinic sessions, prioritising workload and managing appointments
- Support the day-to-day running of wound 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
What’s required
Qualifications
- Level 6 degree or equivalent, or equivalent knowledge through experience plus a diploma in nursing
Registration & licences
- Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
Experience
- Recent healthcare experience gained through education, work experience or previous employment
Skills & knowledge
- Ability to use IT systems and databases
- Knowledge of where to signpost clients and families to alternative services
- Up-to-date clinical practice and adherence to evidence-based procedures and clinical effectiveness frameworks
- Understanding of the role and remit of a healthcare worker
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 qualification
- Experience in community nursing, outpatient services, general practice, tissue viability or a setting with wound care exposure
- Awareness of developments within the NHS
What’s offered
- Flexible working arrangements considered
- Access to KCHFT career pathways
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