Job Title: Band 5 Wound Healing Nurse Location: Telford NHS Pay Rate: £21.50 Ltd per hour (via umbrella) Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 16:30
About the Role: We are looking for a skilled and compassionate Band 5 Wound Healing Nurse to join our dynamic team in Telford. You will work in one of our purpose-built wound healing service clinics, providing expert care to non-housebound patients with complex wounds. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a clinic environment, supported by an experienced substantive team, while delivering high-quality patient care.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver specialized care, including compression bandaging and Doppler assessments, ensuring proper management and healing of complex wounds.
Conduct wound assessments and apply a variety of dressing techniques, including the use of antimicrobial dressings, packing, and negative pressure wound therapy (with refresher training available if required).
Work collaboratively with the clinical team to create individualized care plans for patients and ensure all treatments are accurately documented in the RiO electronic patient record system.
Participate in safety huddles and team discussions to share insights and ensure the safety and quality of care provided.
Foster a positive and therapeutic environment for patients, adhering to the highest standards of care.
Requirements:
Competence in compression bandaging and Doppler assessments is essential (training refreshers available).
Experience in wound care, including wound assessments, various dressing techniques, and negative pressure wound therapy.
Familiarity with the RiO electronic patient record system is preferred, though training will be provided if necessary.
Strong teamwork and communication skills, with a patient-centered approach to care.
Benefits:
Competitive pay rate of £21.50 per hour, paid through an umbrella company.
Monday to Friday shifts, allowing for a balanced work-life schedule.
Opportunity to work in a supportive clinic environment with ongoing professional development.
Full induction and regular training to enhance your skills and knowledge in wound healing care.
Please also bear in mind our £250 referral fee bonus for any nurse you refer who we place in to work on a 3-month contract.
We also offer a £250 sign up bonus for any new nurses that register with our agency. This will be paid in your first pay packet.
The Benefits of Working with Service Care Solutions:
DBS disclosures provided via fast track online services free of charge
3 weekly payroll runs
£250 training allowance
Excellent pay rates
Specialist mental health consultants offering single point of contact
Frequent notifications of upcoming opportunities via text and email
Ltd and PAYE payment options available
Nationwide provider of mental health staff to over 40 different NHS Trusts and over 200 local authorities
Please send your CV to andrew.wiles@servicecare.org.uk
