About this role
Job summary
Diamond Health Group provides a Community Leg Ulcer Service across Somerset, receiving referrals from local GP practices. Clinics are delivered at a range of satellite sites, currently located in Langport, Ilminster, Crewkerne, Yeovil and Wincanton.
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive Community Leg Ulcer Service team. This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse with an interest in wound care and leg ulcer management. A comprehensive training and induction programme will be provided, making this role suitable for nurses who wish to develop specialist skills in this area.
This is a fixed-term, part-time position for a period of 12 months. The successful candidate will work 21 hours per week, with working days being Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
There is potential for the role to be reviewed and extended at the end of the fixed-term period, subject to business need.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will demonstrate safe, effective clinical decision-making and work with a degree of autonomy, supported by senior clinicians and a structured training programme. Duties will include:
Assessing and managing new patient referrals into the Community Leg Ulcer ServiceUndertaking Doppler assessments (training provided if required)Applying compression therapy and bandaging in line with evidence-based practiceManaging and prioritising a clinical caseload, ensuring care is tailored to individual patient needsMaintaining accurate, timely and confidential clinical recordsWorking collaboratively with GPs, the wider nursing team and other healthcare professionals
About us
Diamond Health Group is a well-established and forward-thinking GP practice based in central Yeovil, with an additional branch site at Abbey Manor Park. We currently serve a growing population of approximately 13,500 patients.
We are proud to be rated Good by the CQC and are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. Our teams value supportive leadership, continuous learning and collaborative working, and we actively encourage professional development for all staff.
Why join us?
Full training and induction programme in leg ulcer managementSupportive and experienced community nursing teamStable weekday working hours with no evenings or weekendsOpportunity to develop specialist clinical skillsFriendly, inclusive and well-led organisation
Job description Job responsibilities
Competently assess new patient referralsCarry out DopplersClean and dress leg ulcersApply compression bandagingManage and prioritise a caseload, in accordance with the needs, priorities and support required by individualsPlease review the attached job description for a full list of duties.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Full person specification can be found as part of the attached job description.
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 (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Diamond Health Group
Address Hendford Lodge Medical Centre
74 Hendford
Yeovil
Somerset
BA20 1UJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.diamondhealthgroup.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)