Community Leg Ulcer Nurse
| Posting date: | 05 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £38,682.00 to £46,580.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £38682.00 - £46580.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 December 2025 |
| Location: | Brierley Hill, Dudley, DY5 1RU |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9253-25-0568 |
Summary
Developing andmaintainingeffective communication networks with other health professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies. Accurately andtimelyrecording of all care given to the patients and report any changes in the patients condition to the general practitioner or other members of the health / social care team and that may be used in enquiries and / or court sessions. Attending andparticipatein staff meetings, case conferences and other meetings asrequired. Ability to verbally explain complex issues in formal situations such as court hearings / enquiries. Ability to formally present and discuss to individuals and groups ideas and issues pertinent to The Leg Ulcer service. Discussing andidentifyingwhois responsible forthe assessment ofparticular clientgroups. Having responsibility for the health assessment of theall-agegroups within the population as their needs arise. Using the knowledge and skills necessary to assess individuals and groups,identifyingthe multiple needs of the patient, family / carer giving inaholistic way taking into consideration cultural differences. Working within the primary care setting as a member of the health care team,participatingin activities, which address the health needs of the general practice caseload. Providing andmaintaininga high standard of skilled nursing care forpatients'health centres and practice surgeries using a nursing model of care, that is consistent with best evidence, within own scope of practice and legislation. Teaching nursing procedures to relatives / carers so that the care of the patients may be continuous over 24hours, andgive guidance in carrying out all treatments. Ensuring the changing needs of individuals and groups areidentifiedtimelyand adjustments to programmes of care are made. Promoting andmaintainingoptimumhealth byidentifying,planningand undertaking specific health promotional activities with identified individuals and target groups. Taking part in preparing an annual caseload profilein order toidentifythe health needs of the area and using the information to inform other professionals and to direct development of services. Following Dudley Community Services guidelines in all suspected and confirmed emotional,sexualand physical abuse. Ensuring that concerns andidentifiedpotential risks are referred to theappropriate MedicalPractitioner / Agencyimmediately. Complying withand helping to fulfil theobjectivesof the primary health care team. Participating in the setting of personalobjectiveswith the Caseload holder through the job appraisal and clinical supervision processes. Maintaining and continually update professional knowledge and skills Participating in the training of District Nursing and nursing students and others as directed, supporting them to apply theory into practice. Demonstrating nursing procedures where applicable. Assistingin the induction programme fornew staffto Dudley Community Services. Ensuring fulfilment of the competencies relating to the Nurse prescribing competency frameworkaremet (If applicable). Reviewing information on services andidentifyingareas for development. Co-operating andassistingin research and survey programmes relating to the client group or the nursing profession. Ensuring that quality standards of care aremaintainedusing audit and other monitoring systems. Contributing to the local Clinical Governance agenda being aware ofDudleyCommunity Services and local priorities / requirements.