About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic Leg Ulcer and Lower Limb Specialist to join our Lower limb ,lymphoedema and leg ulcer service at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The registered OT, Physiotherapist or nurse specialist will work across the borough alongside the leg ulcer and lymphoedema nurse specialists, District Nursing and wider multi- disciplinary teams to deliver high quality, safe and effective care, ensuring excellent patient experience.
The post holder will be based at the Waldron Health Centre, New Cross and will be expected to travel within the borough of Lewisham as necessary.
A full UK driving licence and daily access to a car is essential.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide a safe, effective, high quality specialist service to patients their families and carers and promote self-management of the patient's condition.
You will take designated responsibilities for a defined caseload and assist teams with assessing patients in their own homes, carrying out holistic assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care working as part of the Community Nursing and GPs and Practice Nurses, liaising and working with statutory and voluntary agencies as appropriate.
Please see the attached job description for full duties.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development Widening access (anchor institution) and employability Improving the experience of staff with disability Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development Making equalities mainstream
Job description Job responsibilities
To demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills and share this with others to positively influence patient care.
To develop own specialist clinical knowledge and skills and participate in the development of other staff
To reflect on own practice through clinical supervision/mentorship
To provide a comprehensive nursing service for patients with conditions within the specialty.
To work in close liaison with the multi-disciplinary team across the pathway to meet the needs of patients and their famillies, and to aim for seamless care.
To use clinical judgement and skills in decision making to manage this caseload of patients. To develop skills of history taking and physical assessment to direct appropriate intervention.
To assist in the development of the service
To vigorously promote the patients participation in decision-making, enabling informed choice of treatment.
Please see the attached job description for full duties and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training Essential
HCPC, registered Occupational therapist or Physiotherapist Recognised mentoring or teaching qualification ENB 998/FLaP OR Registered Nurse with current NMC registration 1st Level Degree or equivalent Evidence of continued professional development of self and other health care professionals
Desirable
Specialist course - Tissue Viability, Leg Ulcer management or Lymphedema
Personal Qualities Essential
Fit for active physical workload and resilient under reasonable pressure of work Flexible approach to changing situations
Knowledge and skills Essential
Good time management and prioritisation skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Good time management and prioritisation skills Knowledge and understanding of the relevant NICE guidance Organisational skills
Desirable
Knowledge of research and audit Good IT skills
Experience Essential
Minimum two years post-registration experience in relevant field Experience of working within the multidiciplinary team Experience of liaising with other agencies Ability to work autonomously
Desirable
Expertise or willingness to learn and undertake training in the planning and delivery of the care for patients with lymphoedema or other long-term conditions
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 Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address Waldron Health Centre
London
SE14 6LD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)