Wound clinic nurse (band 6)
Person specification Criteria Essential Desirable Qualifications Registered Nurse on Part 1 of the Nursing Midwifery Council register Evidence of further study Mentorship or training qualification Evidence of completion of tissue viability and leg ulcer degree module or equivalent or willingness to undertake at earliest opportunity Recognised degree in nursing or equivalent qualification Nurse prescriber or willingness to undertake training Relevant post-graduate qualification, e.g. in elderly care, chronic disease management, long term conditions Experience Post graduate accumulative experience in the fields of tissue viability or leg ulcer management /elderly/ community/ long term conditions.
Experience of delivering education and teaching. Proven and evidence of experience in an autonomous practitioner role Experience and competence in high-level clinical assessment of complex patients Evidence of specialist knowledge in community nursing and advanced practitioner Experience of using technology to facilitate provision of patient care Experience of motivational interviewing Change management experience Special knowledge / expertise Knowledge of current issues and trends within community healthcare, tissue viability/leg ulcer management, long term conditions, intermediate care and the NHS in general A working knowledge of the admission avoidance ethos and facilitation of timely discharge A sound knowledge of clinical governance and risk management Ability to practice at an advanced level Experience of lone working and decision making Experience of mentoring students and other healthcare professionals Proven ability to manage a caseload Intermediate IT skills (Windows, Internet, Outlook, Excel ) Presentation skills and teaching or experience Research awareness and audit skills Experience of using research and other evidence to inform practice Disposition, adjustment, attitude and commitment Self-motivated Able to work and make decisions autonomously and take the initiative Assertive but diplomatic towards colleagues, patients, carers and relatives with interpersonal skills which will encourage self-empowerment Flexible and responsive to the needs of the service Ability to recognise own limitations and to refer appropriately when necessary in accordance with professional code of conduct Practical / intellectual skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Effective time management, organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines Able to travel to dispersed sites in a timely manner MCH values Being caring and compassionate The health and wellbeing of our patients and staff are my priority.
I show kindness and humanity. I am inclusive and non-discriminatory. Working in partnership I ask for, respond to and offer feedback which improves the quality of our services. I work effectively as part of my immediate team, the wider organisation and with external partners to achieve shared goals.I take responsibility and ownership for my area of work and I meet and manage expectations. Delivering quality and value I raise my concerns and I am open and honest when things do not go well, learning from successes and mistakes. I make the most of resources and reduce waste and inefficiencies.
I seek out, share and actively participate in new ideas and ways of working. These are the core values and behaviours expected of all roles within MCH and individual performance in relation to the values is assessed in your PDR. A full description is available from your manager and the intranet.