Job summary
- Main area
- Nursing
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 818-NUR306-QIA2596-B
- Employer
- Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Countywide base To be discussed
- Town
- Lincoln
- Salary
- £32,073 - £39,043 Based on experience
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/07/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 27/07/2026
Employer heading
Leg Ulcer Nurse Countywide
Band 5
We recognise that outstanding care can only be delivered through our people. We want to attract people who can help us deliver our vision. We want in return to help people achieve what they wish in their careers in the NHS at LCHS.
We are always keen to welcome highly skilled, committed and compassionate individuals to our teams – people who put patients at the heart of everything they do and are ready to help us achieve our vision.
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.
This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.
The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).
Our Group values guide everything we do. They are:
· Compassionate - We care about people - Compassionate is the act of showing empathy, kindness, and respect to others, recognising their individual needs and circumstances. It involves listening, understanding, and supporting others in a way that makes them feel valued, safe, and cared for.
· Collaborative - We work together as a team - Collaborative is working inclusively and respectfully with others to achieve shared goals. It involves open communication, valuing diverse perspectives, and building trust to create a supportive and effective team environment.
· Innovative - We strive to improve - Innovative is the process of exploring new ideas, approaches, and technologies to improve care, services, and working practices. It involves creativity, curiosity, and a willingness to take risks in a safe and supportive environment.
If you believe in them too, then you are ready to join the LCHG team.
We’ve taken great pride in building working environments where staff always feel valued, cared for and part of a team. Without doubt this is a challenging yet very rewarding job that is at the centre of health and care in Lincolnshire - making a positive difference to our patients. We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated.
REMEMBER - Please ensure you read all information prior to applying for any job roles. Please note any CV's or covering letters received via email will not be accepted without an online application being completed. Any applications via agency will also not be accepted.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a Leg Ulcer Nurse in Leg Ulcer Clinics within LCHS. Ideally candidates will have experience of working with patients who have leg ulcers or an interest in wound management. This is an ideal opportunity for individuals with aspirations of a career or special interest in leg ulcer management to step into a specialist post. The successful post holders need to be motivated and committed to delivering best practice in leg ulcer management as well as developing self-management. The vacancy is a Countywide position so you will be required to travel to all the Leg Ulcer clinics in County of Lincolnshire with a minimum of 2 days a week in the North East clinics of Skegness/Mablethorpe/Grace Swan and Alford. We are looking for nurses who have a particular interest in leg ulcer management, who can be flexible, self-motivated and able to work independently. The successful candidates will work within a supportive environment, alongside the Band 6 Specialist Nurse.
PLEASE NOTE - INTERVIEWS WILL TAKE PLACE ON 27th JULY - PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE AVAILABLE ON THIS DATE PRIOR TO APPLYING.
Main duties of the job
Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of leg ulcer patients following the latest evidence-based practice and the trust pathways. Managing a caseload of patients. Monitoring referrals and ordering of clinic stock. Promoting shared self-care to reduce reoccurrence. Working autonomously in a leg ulcer clinic within a wider team of leg ulcer clinicians. Providing cover in other leg ulcer clinics when necessary
Working for our organisation
At LCHS, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in LCHS’ workforce.
LCHS recognises the increasing demand for more flexibility in working practices in order to accommodate the personal goals and commitments that employees experience at different stages during their working lives. Flexible working opportunities such as part-time working, compressed hours, job shares, and hybrid working models can help staff to balance their personal and work commitments. Arrangements can be put in place if it can be shown that the needs of the individual can be balanced with those of the service and the impact on other team members, enabling the Trust to recruit and retain skilled staff, raise staff morale, reduce absenteeism and respond to changing service needs more effectively.
We are an ambassador of a learning culture that will support the right individual to progress in their chosen career through an ‘earn while you learn’ apprenticeship programme. Visit our Learning and Development page to find out more https://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk/join-us/learning-and-dev
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Autonomous working in a nurse led service in all Leg Ulcer clinics across the County of Lincolnshire.
Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of leg ulcer patients following the latest evidence-based practice and the trust pathways. Managing a caseload of patients. Monitoring and triage of clinic referrals, appointments and ordering of clinic stock. Promoting shared self-care to reduce reoccurrence. Working autonomously in a leg ulcer clinic within a wider team of leg ulcer clinicians. Providing cover in other leg ulcer clinics when necessary
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Adult Nurse with current NMC registration
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- ENB 998 / FLiPS or equivalent qualification or willingness to undertake training
Desirable criteria
- Further relevant training in Tissue Viability Post registration qualifications e.g. Accredited pressure ulcer, leg ulcer and tissue viability courses.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Can demonstrate experience of assessment, care planning and care delivery
- Experience of delegation and supervision of others
- Evidence of the application of research and evidence based care
- Evidence of experience in teaching / disseminating knowledge and skills Experience of team working
Desirable criteria
- Post registration experience in Tissue Viability setting
- Tissue Viability Link Champion
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Possesses up to date knowledge of current issues within the profession and delivery of healthcare
- Understands the concept of primary care nursing
- Flexible approach to service delivery Contributes / enhances effective team
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of ability to maintain and monitor standards
- Interest of health promotion
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Deborah Flynn
- Job title
- Specialist Leg Ulcer Service Clinical Team Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07583 124310
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