Specialist Nurse (Lower Limb Therapy Service)
| Posting date: | 04 July 2024 |
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| Salary: | £35,392.00 to £42,618.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £35392.00 - £42618.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 July 2024 |
| Location: | Honiton, EX14 2DE |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C0023-24-1201 |
Summary
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role: We are currently recruiting for a Nurse Specialist (Band 6) to join our expanding Lower Limb Therapy Service and Well Leg Service. The post holder will be able to demonstrate a passion for Leg Ulcer Management, excellent day to day leadership skills to support the team, providing specialist leg ulcer assessment, education/teaching and coaching for Community Nurses, patients and their carers. The post holder will have the competencies required to perform at this level and role model the Trusts core values, as well as exhibit the behaviours required as part of those values. The post holder will require excellent communication skills as well as the ability to work flexibly across a variety of clinic settings in Exeter, Mid and East Devon. The post holder will be responsible for: Providing comprehensive wound assessment, prevention and treatment skills around care of leg ulcers Working closely with the Advanced Nurse Specialist (LLTS),Community Nurse Team Managers Nurse Specialist( Community) Tissue Viability service and other members of the Community Services Division to deliver safe, effective care across Exeter, Mid and East Devon populations. Supporting the Advance Nurse Specialist in undertaking research activities and clinical audits in Community Lower Limb Therapy and well Leg service team. Please note the job description for this role is currently going through the formal matching process and therefore the banding may be subject to change. Working Pattern: 22.5 hours per week Interview Date: Wednesday 24th July 2024 For further information please contact: Karen Hetherington, Advanced Nurse Specialist, Lower Limb Therapy, on karenhetherington@nhs.net As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. Benefits We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.