Job summary
To work collaboratively, under direct and indirect supervision of Registered Nurses, and Podiatrists as a member of the Lower Limb Therapy Service, to deliver gold standard leg ulcer treatments to patients.
To provide leg ulcer management treatments as required, to include limb reshaping, delegated patient specific compression therapy, and measuring for compression hosiery/wraps as required. To assist in yearly well leg assessments for patients under the LLTS leg leg programme.
The service aims to promote health and wellbeing, facilitate timely healing for lower limb ulceration and maximise independent living for our patients.
Main duties of the job
o To work as part of a peripatetic specialist team in Trust wide outpatient clinics delivering leg ulcer management treatments, to include wound bed preparation and compression therapy treatments.
- To be responsible in the preparation of clinics at the beginning and end of the working day. Complying with infection control protocol.
o To actively support patients encouraging self-care to prevent leg ulceration recurrence, post healing with the LLTS.
oTo accompany RN/Podiatrist to patients' homes to deliver specialist assessments to housebound patients under the care of Community Nursing Services
o To liaise with members of the wider healthcare teams - Vascular; Podiatry; Tissue Viability Service; Dermatology; GP's and Practice Nurses.
About us
Our people are caring, committed, inclusive and focused on quality. We focus on solutions and people's strengths. We encourage outside the box thinking and embrace innovation and change wherever it can drive improvement. If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to Team Torbay and South Devon.
And if you do join us, you'll be working in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK, with a fantastic quality of life. We actively encourage our people to enjoy a good work/life balance and Devon offers everything from city living to a host of outdoor activities. Whether it's the coast that floats your boat, the adrenaline of white-water rafting, trekking across the moors or being mindful in nature, you'll find it all right on your doorstep.
Why Work With Us
Full vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification.
Ability to travel efficiently around the Bay is important in order to carry out your duties (e.g. Full driving licence and vehicle).
Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work as a member of a specialist team
Document clearly and concisely in patient notes utilising Trust wound care documentation
Communicate using a variety of resources face to face; telephone; email in a timely manner
Communicate with patients, and their families and friends
Communicate with other specialist surgical and medical services; Community Nurses; GPs and other relevant Health and Social Care professionals
Take part in team meetings, encouraging effective communication between other staff
Escalate any incidents, and/or near misses immediately to the RN/Podiatrist clinic lead, and complete reporting via Datix.
To work within the agreed Clinical Governance Framework, incorporating audit, clinical effectiveness and incident reporting.
To work within the limits of own competence and responsibility within the team and organisation, as identified by the appropriate accountable professional.
To educate and support patients/carers in the use of equipment in accordance with Local Guidelines and within own competence.
To encourage, enable and support individuals, wherever possible, to gain or maintain confidence, independence and participation in social, recreational and community activities.
To attend mandatory and other appropriate training courses in order to meet personal development objectives and to assist in the training of others as directed.
To work independently using a wide range of skills.
To take responsibility for promoting the health, safety and security of patients, public, colleagues and self.
To respond to individual needs in order to maintain a safe environment and to report any identified risks.
To prepare daily clinics in readiness for patient treatments each day.
The post holder will work according to Trust standards, policies and procedures No budgetary control but awareness of effective use of resources.
Ensure service equipment is in working order.
To attend regular supervision sessions with your line manager.
To attend yearly Achievement Reviews with your Line Manager.
To update the LLTS iCare records as appropriate, and populate LLTS database with information as requested.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work as a member of a specialist team
Document clearly and concisely in patient notes utilising Trust wound care documentation
Communicate using a variety of resources face to face; telephone; email in a timely manner
Communicate with patients, and their families and friends
Communicate with other specialist surgical and medical services; Community Nurses; GPs and other relevant Health and Social Care professionals
Take part in team meetings, encouraging effective communication between other staff
Escalate any incidents, and/or near misses immediately to the RN/Podiatrist clinic lead, and complete reporting via Datix.
To work within the agreed Clinical Governance Framework, incorporating audit, clinical effectiveness and incident reporting.
To work within the limits of own competence and responsibility within the team and organisation, as identified by the appropriate accountable professional.
To educate and support patients/carers in the use of equipment in accordance with Local Guidelines and within own competence.
To encourage, enable and support individuals, wherever possible, to gain or maintain confidence, independence and participation in social, recreational and community activities.
To attend mandatory and other appropriate training courses in order to meet personal development objectives and to assist in the training of others as directed.
To work independently using a wide range of skills.
To take responsibility for promoting the health, safety and security of patients, public, colleagues and self.
To respond to individual needs in order to maintain a safe environment and to report any identified risks.
To prepare daily clinics in readiness for patient treatments each day.
The post holder will work according to Trust standards, policies and procedures No budgetary control but awareness of effective use of resources.
Ensure service equipment is in working order.
To attend regular supervision sessions with your line manager.
To attend yearly Achievement Reviews with your Line Manager.
To update the LLTS iCare records as appropriate, and populate LLTS database with information as requested.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification/experience
- Basic IT skills - Microsoft Word & Email use
Desirable
- Tissue Viability experience or qualification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a good level of literacy, numeracy, verbal and written skills
- Demonstrate skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to communicate with individuals of varying levels of understanding
- Good record keeping skills
Desirable
- Understanding of basic wound care as relevant to the role
- Knowledge of leg ulcer management
- Experience of compression bandage application
Specific skills
Essential
- Experience of working in a caring environment
- Demonstrate an understanding of the rights of the patient
- Demonstrate an understanding of Health & Safety within a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience of leg ulcer management
- Compression bandage application
- Tissue Viability experience
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification/experience
- Basic IT skills - Microsoft Word & Email use
Desirable
- Tissue Viability experience or qualification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a good level of literacy, numeracy, verbal and written skills
- Demonstrate skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to communicate with individuals of varying levels of understanding
- Good record keeping skills
Desirable
- Understanding of basic wound care as relevant to the role
- Knowledge of leg ulcer management
- Experience of compression bandage application
Specific skills
Essential
- Experience of working in a caring environment
- Demonstrate an understanding of the rights of the patient
- Demonstrate an understanding of Health & Safety within a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience of leg ulcer management
- Compression bandage application
- Tissue Viability experience
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.
