Job summary
The Wound Care nurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team providing wound assessment and dressing services to the practice patients, therefore, previous experience in this area of expertise is essential.
Main duties of the job
Assess, review and complete
wound care for patients including but not limited to:
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Post Operative (clip and suture removal)
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Cavity Wounds
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Burns
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Self Harm
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Skin Tear
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Cellulitis
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Referral to the wider Multi-Disciplinary Teams
Provide a plan of care using
wound care policies and pathways for guidance utilising the wound care dressing
formulary
Liaise with other Clinical
Staff when indicated
Provide holistic assessment of
patients needs making onward referrals where required
Other tasks will include
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Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of
nurses and treatment rooms, including stocking and rotating items as required
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Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the
nurses
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Participation in administrative systems in the
Practice
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At all times there will be a need to maintain
accurate records
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Attend and participate in any Practice meetings
when required
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Any other delegated duties appropriate to the
post
About us
Dr C.J. Shimmins & Partners have 6 GP Partners, 2 Salaried GP's, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Clinical Pharmacists, Paramedics and other associated clinical roles assisted by 2 Managers and and a large number of administrators
We are located on East side of Dartford with good transport links including trains, motorways and are close to Darent Valley Hospital.
We are a GP training practice and belong to Dartford Model PCN.
We have approximately 15,600 registered patients and serve a wide catchment area.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The wound care nurse will work as part of the practice primary healthcare team.
Provide wound assessment, dressing services and other services with regards to wound care.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered NMC nurse with clinical supervision training and experience.
Desirable
- Relevant nursing/health degree.
- Wound Care qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing team.
- Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients.
Desirable
- Experience of working within the community as a wound care nurse.
- Experience of working in a GP practice.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Dr C.J. Shimmins & Partners
Address
Pilgrims Way
Dartford
DA1 1QY