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We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Wound Care Practitioner to join our professional team in Folkestone. We're a close team but we're never exclusive; if you can bring a professional approach and fresh ideas, we would love to hear from you.
This role is part of the community nursing team, to provide high quality, specialist care to housebound patients with complex wounds in an outpatient clinic setting. This service additionally provides advice and support to the Community Nursing Teams as required as a source of expertise in managing complex wounds. As a Wound Care Practitioner, you will have responsibilities of caseload management, the day-to-day running of the clinic, and responsibility for the quality of care provided.
Main duties of the job The Wound Care Practitioner is responsible for the running of the day-to-day Wound Clinics and ensuring close collaborative working relationships with Primary Care Networks, Community Nursing Teams, and other members of the MDT, providing shared care to meet the health and social care needs of the local population. In the absence of the Clinical Lead, the Wound Care Practitioner would be expected to act as the lead professional and support the team, ensuring to escalate where needed using the appropriate process.
About us Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values: compassionate, aspirational, responsive, and excellent.
We know a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
As a flexible working-friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients, and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that suits us both.
Job description Job responsibilities The job description and person specification give you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format, please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you; their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles, so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted, please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT, we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way, we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse (NMC registration) Health-related degree and evidence of relevant postgraduate development at level 6 Evidence of Specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice (e.g., Wound Care/TVN specialist course)
Desirable
PTLLS/DTLLS, PGCE or Certificate in Education
Experience Essential
Minimum of 2 years experience in a community setting Practical experience in managing health-related projects/complex caseloads Supporting others (PA/PS qualification)
Desirable
Experience of leading and managing teams Experience with the use of RIO, Microsoft Office, and a variety of IT sources (E-Pay/Roster)
Knowledge Essential
Understanding and knowledge of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance relevant to care setting Evidence of continued professional development within the past 12 months
Skills and Abilities Essential
Ability to manage time effectively Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Understanding of training needs in relation to post Ability to lead, motivate, and lead change/others
Desirable
Completed training and competent in Lower Limb Assessments, Dopplers, Application of compression and VAC therapy
Employer details Employer name
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust Address
Folkestone Health Centre Folkestone CT20 1JY Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
846-6897817-CF
#J-18808-Ljbffr
We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Wound Care Practitioner to join our professional team in Folkestone. We're a close team but we're never exclusive; if you can bring a professional approach and fresh ideas, we would love to hear from you.
This role is part of the community nursing team, to provide high quality, specialist care to housebound patients with complex wounds in an outpatient clinic setting. This service additionally provides advice and support to the Community Nursing Teams as required as a source of expertise in managing complex wounds. As a Wound Care Practitioner, you will have responsibilities of caseload management, the day-to-day running of the clinic, and responsibility for the quality of care provided.
Main duties of the job The Wound Care Practitioner is responsible for the running of the day-to-day Wound Clinics and ensuring close collaborative working relationships with Primary Care Networks, Community Nursing Teams, and other members of the MDT, providing shared care to meet the health and social care needs of the local population. In the absence of the Clinical Lead, the Wound Care Practitioner would be expected to act as the lead professional and support the team, ensuring to escalate where needed using the appropriate process.
About us Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values: compassionate, aspirational, responsive, and excellent.
We know a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
As a flexible working-friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients, and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that suits us both.
Job description Job responsibilities The job description and person specification give you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format, please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you; their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles, so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted, please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT, we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way, we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse (NMC registration) Health-related degree and evidence of relevant postgraduate development at level 6 Evidence of Specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice (e.g., Wound Care/TVN specialist course)
Desirable
PTLLS/DTLLS, PGCE or Certificate in Education
Experience Essential
Minimum of 2 years experience in a community setting Practical experience in managing health-related projects/complex caseloads Supporting others (PA/PS qualification)
Desirable
Experience of leading and managing teams Experience with the use of RIO, Microsoft Office, and a variety of IT sources (E-Pay/Roster)
Knowledge Essential
Understanding and knowledge of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance relevant to care setting Evidence of continued professional development within the past 12 months
Skills and Abilities Essential
Ability to manage time effectively Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Understanding of training needs in relation to post Ability to lead, motivate, and lead change/others
Desirable
Completed training and competent in Lower Limb Assessments, Dopplers, Application of compression and VAC therapy
Employer details Employer name
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust Address
Folkestone Health Centre Folkestone CT20 1JY Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
846-6897817-CF
#J-18808-Ljbffr
