Job overview

Are you a Registered Nurse looking to develop into a specialist role within a supportive environment?  Complex Leg Ulcer Service based at JuniperLodge; Dorchester would like to hear from you!

As a Specialist Leg Ulcer Nurse, you cover the county but have an area of focus within West Dorset. You will manage West Dorset staff and clinics, triage patients and undertake leg ulcer assessments for patients in their home, trust sites, care homes and GP practices. You will lead and support project work and shape the future of the service. Ideally you will have experience of working with patients who have leg ulcers and have good knowledge and understanding of all aspects of wound management.

In return we offer a robust induction programme, we promote developing your skill set both clinically and within leadership. You have networking opportunities across the Southwest Regional Lower Limb group.  We hold regular meetings to facilitate operational management and promote the development of the service in line with National guidance and local vision.  

The role is a part-time weekday post of 30 hours, we can be flexible with how these hours are met. We would consider a minimum of 22.5 hours covering a minimum of 3 working days. This role supports a hybrid working model including working from home. A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Main duties of the job

You will be self-motivated, committed to delivering best practice and support those who are newly qualified into their role.

·       Provide specialist advice to level 2/3 providers, multi-professional staff, patients and carers on all aspects of leg ulcer management.

·       As a Specialist Leg Ulcer Nurse, you will work closely with other multidisciplinary professionals where effective communication and self-motivation is essential. You will work independently and committed to delivering best practice in leg ulcer management.

·       Demonstrate effective leadership skills and effectively support the level 2/3 leg ulcer service. This will also include supporting a health care support worker and developing bank staff.

·       Responsible for the operational day to day management of the level 2 leg ulcer clinics.

·       Empower and support patients and their carers in managing their leg ulcers.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

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Working for our organisation

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people. 

We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities. 

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves. 

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.