Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Endeavour to maintain good standards of communication both in written and oral form.

Assess a wound and make appropriate dressing selection for the desired plan of care within the formulary guidelines.

To assess patients autonomously whilst remaining within scope of practice

Show awareness of evidence-based practice in wound care

Participate in promoting and implementing services to new sites when required by the ICB for the expansion of the service

Make entries on patient records to record clinical interventions

Make entries in the clinical notes using the service areas computer programme ADASTRA

Complete associated documents to accompany specimens using Cyberlab where available and label specimens

Work well within a small team

Be flexible with working pattern across the current locations to assist with teams Annual leave / sickness to ensure the service is covered at all times

Communicate with patients and carers in a polite and pleasant manner

Receive and deliver patient related information to and from other departments via the telephone/ emails

To ensure mandatory training is up to date

To be aware of any safeguarding issues and refer to local social services as appropriate. Staff should be trained to level 3 safeguarding through mandatory training

To keep self-updated on practice through educational events and guidelines both local and national

Acknowledge and accommodate barriers to communication and understanding including speech, hearing, language, and emotion

May be required to encourage patients to comply with programmes of care

Initiate emergency action when required

Inform the Clinical Manager of any untoward incidents

Dispose of clinical waste in a safe manner

Contribute to infection control measures by adhering to infection control policies/procedures

The above list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be fully comprehensive and may be amended to take account of changing circumstances or requirements following consultation with the post holder.

Education and In Service Training

Be fully conversant in all the clinical computer systems used within the North Lancashire Wound Care Service

Attend relevant study/induction days, seminars, courses etc. for individual development and for the benefit of the service. Keep up to date with mandatory training.

Where necessary relevant training in the operation of new or unfamiliar equipment, software or procedures will be provided or arranged.

Confidentiality

In the course of your duties, you may have access to confidential information about patients, staff or health service business. On no account must such information be divulged to anyone who is not

authorised to receive it. Confidentiality of information must be always preserved whether at or away from work. FCMS has in place a Whistle blowers Policy for staff wishing to express concerns.

Data Protection Act, 1998

Carry out any requirements within the duties applicable to the Data Protection Act, 1998.

Health and Safety At Work Act, 1974

Observe all responsibilities and carry out all duties, whether general to all employees or specific to the post, relating to Health and Safety in accordance with the Practice and Departmental Safety Policies and any statutory requirements.

Clinical & Corporate Governance/Quality Assurance

All employees are expected to comply with the clinical and corporate governance arrangements of FCMS. Every employee is personally responsible for the quality of the work, and standard of care, which they individually provide. It is their duty to seek to attain the highest standards achievable both individually and collectively within their knowledge, skills and resources available to them.

Outside Employment/Outside Interests

If you have other work or outside interests, this must not conflict with your duties and responsibilities of your attendance for work as an employee of the Practice.

It is a condition of appointment that you must inform your manager before taking up of any private practice, work for outside agencies or other employers, other work for this Practice (including bank work), voluntary work or outside interests you have or propose to have. This is to ensure there is no question of it creating a conflict of interest with your NHS duties. You must also therefore seek your manager's approval before taking on any such other work or outside interest at any time after entering employment.

Working Time Directive

You are required to comply with the regulations governing working time and to any locally agreed associated arrangements.

Harassment and Bullying

The Practice condemns all forms of harassment and bullying and is actively seeking to promote a workplace where employees are treated with dignity, respect and without bias.

Equal Opportunities

In all the foregoing text any reference to one gender whether direct or implied equally includes the opposite gender unless specifically stated to be otherwise.

Fire Training

Each member of the staff has a statutory obligation to attend a Fire Lecture each year. It is the responsibility of each member of staff to ensure that they comply with this legal requirement.

No Smoking Policy

FCMS has a no smoking policy

Disclosure/Criminal Record (DBS)

This post will be subject to enhanced disclosure under DBS. The role is subject to a DBS check which will require three forms of valid ID to be produced and verified. The onboarding process is also subject to an Occupational Health check, suitable professional references and eligibility to work in the UK (with the requirement to provide relevant documentation as evidence).

Disability Confident Employer

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. You will be expected to fulfil your mandatory safeguarding training at the level applicable to this role.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Endeavour to maintain good standards of communication both in written and oral form.

Assess a wound and make appropriate dressing selection for the desired plan of care within the formulary guidelines.

To assess patients autonomously whilst remaining within scope of practice

Show awareness of evidence-based practice in wound care

Participate in promoting and implementing services to new sites when required by the ICB for the expansion of the service

Make entries on patient records to record clinical interventions

Make entries in the clinical notes using the service areas computer programme ADASTRA

Complete associated documents to accompany specimens using Cyberlab where available and label specimens

Work well within a small team

Be flexible with working pattern across the current locations to assist with teams Annual leave / sickness to ensure the service is covered at all times

Communicate with patients and carers in a polite and pleasant manner

Receive and deliver patient related information to and from other departments via the telephone/ emails

To ensure mandatory training is up to date

To be aware of any safeguarding issues and refer to local social services as appropriate. Staff should be trained to level 3 safeguarding through mandatory training

To keep self-updated on practice through educational events and guidelines both local and national

Acknowledge and accommodate barriers to communication and understanding including speech, hearing, language, and emotion

May be required to encourage patients to comply with programmes of care

Initiate emergency action when required

Inform the Clinical Manager of any untoward incidents

Dispose of clinical waste in a safe manner

Contribute to infection control measures by adhering to infection control policies/procedures

The above list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be fully comprehensive and may be amended to take account of changing circumstances or requirements following consultation with the post holder.

Education and In Service Training

Be fully conversant in all the clinical computer systems used within the North Lancashire Wound Care Service

Attend relevant study/induction days, seminars, courses etc. for individual development and for the benefit of the service. Keep up to date with mandatory training.

Where necessary relevant training in the operation of new or unfamiliar equipment, software or procedures will be provided or arranged.

Confidentiality

In the course of your duties, you may have access to confidential information about patients, staff or health service business. On no account must such information be divulged to anyone who is not

authorised to receive it. Confidentiality of information must be always preserved whether at or away from work. FCMS has in place a Whistle blowers Policy for staff wishing to express concerns.

Data Protection Act, 1998

Carry out any requirements within the duties applicable to the Data Protection Act, 1998.

Health and Safety At Work Act, 1974

Observe all responsibilities and carry out all duties, whether general to all employees or specific to the post, relating to Health and Safety in accordance with the Practice and Departmental Safety Policies and any statutory requirements.

Clinical & Corporate Governance/Quality Assurance

All employees are expected to comply with the clinical and corporate governance arrangements of FCMS. Every employee is personally responsible for the quality of the work, and standard of care, which they individually provide. It is their duty to seek to attain the highest standards achievable both individually and collectively within their knowledge, skills and resources available to them.

Outside Employment/Outside Interests

If you have other work or outside interests, this must not conflict with your duties and responsibilities of your attendance for work as an employee of the Practice.

It is a condition of appointment that you must inform your manager before taking up of any private practice, work for outside agencies or other employers, other work for this Practice (including bank work), voluntary work or outside interests you have or propose to have. This is to ensure there is no question of it creating a conflict of interest with your NHS duties. You must also therefore seek your manager's approval before taking on any such other work or outside interest at any time after entering employment.

Working Time Directive

You are required to comply with the regulations governing working time and to any locally agreed associated arrangements.

Harassment and Bullying

The Practice condemns all forms of harassment and bullying and is actively seeking to promote a workplace where employees are treated with dignity, respect and without bias.

Equal Opportunities

In all the foregoing text any reference to one gender whether direct or implied equally includes the opposite gender unless specifically stated to be otherwise.

Fire Training

Each member of the staff has a statutory obligation to attend a Fire Lecture each year. It is the responsibility of each member of staff to ensure that they comply with this legal requirement.

No Smoking Policy

FCMS has a no smoking policy

Disclosure/Criminal Record (DBS)

This post will be subject to enhanced disclosure under DBS. The role is subject to a DBS check which will require three forms of valid ID to be produced and verified. The onboarding process is also subject to an Occupational Health check, suitable professional references and eligibility to work in the UK (with the requirement to provide relevant documentation as evidence).

Disability Confident Employer

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. You will be expected to fulfil your mandatory safeguarding training at the level applicable to this role.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Ability to work as a team member
• Organisation and prioritising skills
• Good communication skills both written and oral
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Basic IT skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of Adastra

Qualifications

Essential

• NMP (V300)
• Good Standard of General Education
• Registered Nurse (NMC)
• Leg ulcer management including compression management
• Tissue Viability Qualification
• Doppler Trained

Teaching

Essential

• Willing / able to attend appropriate training
• Commitment to own personal development

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Enthusiastic and committed about the role
• Flexible
• Approachable, enthusiastic and positive
• Always aims for excellence
• Ability to prioritise work and work calmly
• Ability to diffuse difficult situations and deal with difficult members of the public
• Flexibility to change within the ICB requirements for wound care in the area

Experience

Essential

• Experience of wound care /community
• Knowledge of using a dressing formulary
• Passion for working in wound care setting
• Health promotion Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP practice setting / urgent care environment
• Experience of venepuncture
• Mentoring qualification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Ability to work as a team member
• Organisation and prioritising skills
• Good communication skills both written and oral
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Basic IT skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of Adastra

Qualifications

Essential

• NMP (V300)
• Good Standard of General Education
• Registered Nurse (NMC)
• Leg ulcer management including compression management
• Tissue Viability Qualification
• Doppler Trained

Teaching

Essential

• Willing / able to attend appropriate training
• Commitment to own personal development

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Enthusiastic and committed about the role
• Flexible
• Approachable, enthusiastic and positive
• Always aims for excellence
• Ability to prioritise work and work calmly
• Ability to diffuse difficult situations and deal with difficult members of the public
• Flexibility to change within the ICB requirements for wound care in the area

Experience

Essential

• Experience of wound care /community
• Knowledge of using a dressing formulary
• Passion for working in wound care setting
• Health promotion Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP practice setting / urgent care environment
• Experience of venepuncture
• Mentoring qualification

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).

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

FCMS

Address

Morecambe Health Centre

Hanover Street

Morecambe

Lancashire

LA4 5LY

Employer's website

http://www.fcms-nw.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)