Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic
qualified nurse to join our team in providing a 7 day per week service within
the Plastic Surgery Dressing Clinic within UHND. You will be responsible for
planning, organisation and delivery of care to both adult and child patients in
daily nurse-led clinics and trauma clinics, hand clinics and Consultant clinics
as well as assisting doctors in the minor ops room . Previous experience in
wound care will be helpful but training opportunities will be provided for you
to gain knowledge and skills in more specialised Plastic Surgery nursing
practrices and techniques.
Main duties of the job
You will support the Clinic Manager during the day-to-day
running of the clinic and be able to take charge of the management of the
department in the absence of a more senior nurse. It is essential that you will
be able to work as part of a team and on your own initiative, with the ability
to effectively communicate at all levels.
You will assess and
manage patients' wounds, make referrals to other members of the
multidisciplinary team where necessary and, as part of the nurse-led review
clinic, you will discharge patients appropriately.
You will complete relevant and accurate documentation and
will communicate any changes in patients' treament plans to relevant team
members and ensure patient safety is maintained at all times.
You will screen relevant patients for MRSA and take wound
swabs, practice venepuncture and cannulation when necessary, administer some
medications, including IV antibiotics, as per Trust guidelines.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
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From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years
of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Wound care assessment and management for Plastic Surgery
patients including those post op and following trauma injury.
Undertake complex dressings, such as vacuum assisted
therapy, suture/staple removal and wound debridment.
Attending the Paediatric department with doctors to manage
Paediatric trauma and review wounds.
Assisting the doctors to perform minor operations under
local anaesthetic or diagnostic procedures in the department's theatre.
Preparing patients and transferring them for admission to
wards for operations under local/general anaesthetic or for obseervation.
Health promotion and advice and patient involvment in their
care.
Referral of patients to other specialists for safe and
effective care.
Ensuring safety of patients and clinic is maintained at all
times.
Report incidents and faulty equipment via the appropriate
systems.
Be polite, courteous, open and honest and defuse any
conflict situations as they arise.
Supervise nursing support staff and participate in education
and training of student nurses.
Ensure own learning
and development is up to date and follow NMC, Trust and departmental policies
and guidelines.
Participate in daily department huddles and any departmental
meetings.
Participate in clinical supervision and clinical audit.
Make efficient and cost effective use of resources.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Wound care assessment and management for Plastic Surgery
patients including those post op and following trauma injury.
Undertake complex dressings, such as vacuum assisted
therapy, suture/staple removal and wound debridment.
Attending the Paediatric department with doctors to manage
Paediatric trauma and review wounds.
Assisting the doctors to perform minor operations under
local anaesthetic or diagnostic procedures in the department's theatre.
Preparing patients and transferring them for admission to
wards for operations under local/general anaesthetic or for obseervation.
Health promotion and advice and patient involvment in their
care.
Referral of patients to other specialists for safe and
effective care.
Ensuring safety of patients and clinic is maintained at all
times.
Report incidents and faulty equipment via the appropriate
systems.
Be polite, courteous, open and honest and defuse any
conflict situations as they arise.
Supervise nursing support staff and participate in education
and training of student nurses.
Ensure own learning
and development is up to date and follow NMC, Trust and departmental policies
and guidelines.
Participate in daily department huddles and any departmental
meetings.
Participate in clinical supervision and clinical audit.
Make efficient and cost effective use of resources.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1) Batchelor's Degree in Adult Nursing Teaching and assessing qualification or willing to undertake Burns and Plastic Surgery course or willing to undertake Wound debridement course or willing to undertake
Statutory Registration
Essential
Special Requirements
Essential
- Effective communication skills in clinical settings and with other healthcare professionals Able to demonstrate empathy and compassion in supporting patients and relatives Ability to demonstrate holistic needs of patients and their families Able to work independently and as part of a team Commitment to continuing professional development and willingness to undertake relevant study Flexibility Good time keeping skills Ability to work under pressure Calm and objective
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care
Desirable
- Experience of working in a Plastic Surgery outpatient clinic Experience of undertaking complex Plastic Surgery wound care treatments and wound assessment Experience of preparing for and assisting doctors in minor operations and diagnostic procedures within a clinic setting Organisation of care and supervision of junior staff Participate in audit
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of continued professional development Knowledge of wound care and infection control Awareness of Health and Safety and Clinical Governance IT skill
Desirable
- Knowledge and skills in Plastic Surgery wound care and wound assessment Assessment and management of Clinical risk Venepuncture Cannulation skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1) Batchelor's Degree in Adult Nursing Teaching and assessing qualification or willing to undertake Burns and Plastic Surgery course or willing to undertake Wound debridement course or willing to undertake
Statutory Registration
Essential
Special Requirements
Essential
- Effective communication skills in clinical settings and with other healthcare professionals Able to demonstrate empathy and compassion in supporting patients and relatives Ability to demonstrate holistic needs of patients and their families Able to work independently and as part of a team Commitment to continuing professional development and willingness to undertake relevant study Flexibility Good time keeping skills Ability to work under pressure Calm and objective
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care
Desirable
- Experience of working in a Plastic Surgery outpatient clinic Experience of undertaking complex Plastic Surgery wound care treatments and wound assessment Experience of preparing for and assisting doctors in minor operations and diagnostic procedures within a clinic setting Organisation of care and supervision of junior staff Participate in audit
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of continued professional development Knowledge of wound care and infection control Awareness of Health and Safety and Clinical Governance IT skill
Desirable
- Knowledge and skills in Plastic Surgery wound care and wound assessment Assessment and management of Clinical risk Venepuncture Cannulation skills
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
