An exciting opportunity has arisen as a for Band 5 Community Registered Nurse within the DN Treatment Clinics/ Lower Limb Service (LLS) working across Livewell Southwest Clinics. The LLS has been successful in becoming a National Wound Care Strategy Programme (NWCSP) Implementation Site 1st tranche for the NWCSP Lower Limb Recommendations. The service has also recently been shortlisted for a HSJ award.
You will need to demonstrate a strong interest/knowledge in Tissue Viability & lower limb management in order to provide specialist care, in all aspects of lower limb health & skin care. Working clinically under the guidance of Community Sisters & Team Managers. Effective communication & teamwork are key. Health promotion/patient education is an essential part of this role, as is collaboration with other allied healthcare professionals as Marjon University's Sports Therapists deliver our Wellbeing programme.
The DN Treatment Clinics provide care to non-housebound patients that is unavailable at their GP surgeries: pleural drain management, urinary catheter management, routine tracheostomy care, nephrostomy care & Topical Negative Pressure Therapy wound dressings.
Daily duties require periods of prolonged bandaging & the work is physically demanding. You will be required to work in a variety of treatment clinic settings across the Livewell footprint, including an informal setting within a village hall.
Main duties of the job
As a member of the DN Treatment Clinics/Wellbeing Lower Limb Service you may be required to work independently during your working day. The post holder will demonstrate a history of interest in lower limb management and Tissue Viability. The post holder is supported by the Community Team Manager and Specialist Service Lead and is responsible for providing specialist advice and information for the holistic assessment and management of Lower Limb disease. To be highly skilled in compression bandage application techniques and Doppler assessment, measurement and interpretation of the ABPI. Underpinning aetiology and management of patients with leg ulcers. The post holder will be required to make contemporaneous recommendations for the management of lower limb conditions and implementation of appropriate care plans. Demonstrating the principles of wound healing and management, the aim of which is to enable patients to enjoy maximum independence and optimum quality of life. Please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity. All Livewell Southwest staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7-day service. About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs. As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values: kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability while empowering staff and those we serve. We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives. We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation. Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions, and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert. Job responsibilities
Key Tasks and Responsibilities of the Post: To provide holistic evidence-based / best practice care to patients in accordance with National and Trust approved policies/procedures and individual care plans. To be responsible for specialist assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care packages on a day-to-day basis with support from the Clinical Nurse Specialist/Team Manager/Team Leaders, and in their absence. To problem solve and liaise as soon as possible with the Community Team Manager/Team Leaders any problems that may arise. To be involved in triaging referrals, preventative strategies, and maintenance of lower limb health and discharge planning. To maintain accurate records, which are confidential, contemporaneous, legible, and all care given to be documented. These records may be an IT-based system and must be maintained as specified in the Trust Policies, NMC guidelines, and Government directives. To undertake comprehensive risk assessments of all situations associated with the care of patients in order to ensure nurses’ and patient safety. To be responsible for organising own time management on a daily basis in line with service demands, balancing patient needs with the administrative aspect of the role. To act as a clinical advisor on health care issues within their area of expertise and act as a Link Nurse. To provide education and continuing support to patients, family, and carers. To be aware of organisational, professional, and national developments within primary care and work within these guidelines. The post holder will be required to use a computer, being responsible for timely recording patient activities for IT data collection, dealing with e-mail queries, stock, and equipment ordering. Person Specification
Experience
Applications welcomed from newly qualified nurses. Experience of working within community/clinic settings, delivering a variety of complex nursing skills. Community Nursing experience. Knowledge and Skills
Background and development knowledge of Government Policies and changes in Primary Care. Understanding of local/national/NICE guidance for the prevention and management of lower limb ulceration. Evidence of recent study. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to assess and treat patients using evidence-based practice. Flexible/adaptable. IT Literate. Team player. Ability to act as a role model. Car driver with current driving licence. Qualifications
Current UK Level 1 registration with the NMC. Applications from Newly Qualified are welcome. Full UK driving Licence. Experience in complex leg ulcer management. Experience of mentoring. 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. Job locations
Lower Limb Service/DN Treatment Clinic, 200 Mount Gould Road Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
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As a member of the DN Treatment Clinics/Wellbeing Lower Limb Service you may be required to work independently during your working day. The post holder will demonstrate a history of interest in lower limb management and Tissue Viability. The post holder is supported by the Community Team Manager and Specialist Service Lead and is responsible for providing specialist advice and information for the holistic assessment and management of Lower Limb disease. To be highly skilled in compression bandage application techniques and Doppler assessment, measurement and interpretation of the ABPI. Underpinning aetiology and management of patients with leg ulcers. The post holder will be required to make contemporaneous recommendations for the management of lower limb conditions and implementation of appropriate care plans. Demonstrating the principles of wound healing and management, the aim of which is to enable patients to enjoy maximum independence and optimum quality of life. Please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity. All Livewell Southwest staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7-day service. About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs. As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values: kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability while empowering staff and those we serve. We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives. We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation. Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions, and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert. Job responsibilities
Key Tasks and Responsibilities of the Post: To provide holistic evidence-based / best practice care to patients in accordance with National and Trust approved policies/procedures and individual care plans. To be responsible for specialist assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care packages on a day-to-day basis with support from the Clinical Nurse Specialist/Team Manager/Team Leaders, and in their absence. To problem solve and liaise as soon as possible with the Community Team Manager/Team Leaders any problems that may arise. To be involved in triaging referrals, preventative strategies, and maintenance of lower limb health and discharge planning. To maintain accurate records, which are confidential, contemporaneous, legible, and all care given to be documented. These records may be an IT-based system and must be maintained as specified in the Trust Policies, NMC guidelines, and Government directives. To undertake comprehensive risk assessments of all situations associated with the care of patients in order to ensure nurses’ and patient safety. To be responsible for organising own time management on a daily basis in line with service demands, balancing patient needs with the administrative aspect of the role. To act as a clinical advisor on health care issues within their area of expertise and act as a Link Nurse. To provide education and continuing support to patients, family, and carers. To be aware of organisational, professional, and national developments within primary care and work within these guidelines. The post holder will be required to use a computer, being responsible for timely recording patient activities for IT data collection, dealing with e-mail queries, stock, and equipment ordering. Person Specification
Experience
Applications welcomed from newly qualified nurses. Experience of working within community/clinic settings, delivering a variety of complex nursing skills. Community Nursing experience. Knowledge and Skills
Background and development knowledge of Government Policies and changes in Primary Care. Understanding of local/national/NICE guidance for the prevention and management of lower limb ulceration. Evidence of recent study. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to assess and treat patients using evidence-based practice. Flexible/adaptable. IT Literate. Team player. Ability to act as a role model. Car driver with current driving licence. Qualifications
Current UK Level 1 registration with the NMC. Applications from Newly Qualified are welcome. Full UK driving Licence. Experience in complex leg ulcer management. Experience of mentoring. 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. Job locations
Lower Limb Service/DN Treatment Clinic, 200 Mount Gould Road Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
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