District Nurse / Caseload Holder

Croydon University Hospital NHS Trust

Job summary

To promote expert, individualised patient centred clinical care for clients with compromised skin integrity and pressure ulcers by using evidence based practice for the population of Croydon Health Services (CHS). The pressure ulcer nurse will assess and plan care for patients referred to the service and work in conjunction with the tissue viability team. The role will include the provision of care and supervision the delivery of this care by clinical staff. The post holder will offer education and support to patients, carers and other health care professionals.

The pressure ulcer nurse will work closely with other health care professionals to promote a high standard of care in the prevention and management of pressure ulcers ensuring the pressure ulcer policy & pathway are followed. This in line with local and national guidelines and best practice in the aim to reduce all grades of pressure ulceration.

Main duties of the job

District Nurse / Caseload Holder Norbury Health Centre

Band 6

We are transforming Adult Community Services in Croydon. Do you have the skills to be part of this exciting transformation agenda?In Croydon, Health and Social care providers and commissioners have formed the Croydon Alliance Board with the aim of providing a whole system transformation that will deliver the outcomes our over 65's have specified that they want.The Outcome- Based Commissioning programme is a radically different approach to funding and delivery of services designed to deliver outcomes local people want whilst getting best value from the Health and Social care sectors. This includes the provision of well-coordinated care and support to promote independence in the most appropriate setting.

We require a full time Band 6 District Nurse/Case holder to work within our new Integrated Care Teams to provide efficient and effective nursing care to patients in their own homes. Excellent clinical, leadership and communication skills are essential along with the ability to work in an innovative way as part of the new Integrated Community Networks.The ideal candidate must be a Registered Nurse with a Specialist Practice Qualification in District Nursing or have experience working as part of the Community Nursing Team.All candidates must have a clean full UK driving licence and the use of a car for work purposes.

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full-time

Salary

£40,701 to £48,054 a year pa pro rata inc HCAS outer London HCAS

Closing date

15/08/2023