Are you a Registered Nurse with an interest in wound care and improving patient outcomes?
If you answered yes, we've got the perfect role for you.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Medway Community Healthcare's Tissue Viability and Wound Clinic Service as a Band 5 Registered Nurse.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and caring nurse to join our developing service. Whether you already have experience in wound care or are looking to expand your knowledge in this specialist area, we would love to hear from you. This is a unique opportunity to work within our dedicated wound clinics, providing assessment and treatment for patients with a wide range of wounds and lower limb conditions across Medway.
Working within our Tissue Viability and Wound Clinic Service, you will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate evidence-based care for patients with acute and chronic wounds, helping to promote healing, improve outcomes and enhance patients' quality of life.
You will work alongside experienced wound care clinicians and the multidisciplinary team, building your specialist knowledge and skills whilst contributing to the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred care.
You will need to be flexible as the wound clinics operate 7 days a week.
Main Duties of the Job
The successful applicant will be responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based wound care within the Wound Clinic Service.
You will:
Undertake holistic assessments, planning, implementing and evaluating care for patients with acute and chronic wounds.
Deliver wound care in accordance with current national guidance, local policies and wound care formularies.
Support the assessment and management of patients with a variety of wound types, including full lower limb and doppler assessments.
Recognise changes in a patient's condition and escalate concerns appropriately.
Maintain accurate and timely electronic patient records.
Promote patient education, self-care and independence.
Work collaboratively with the Tissue Viability Team and wider multidisciplinary team.
Contribute to maintaining safe, effective and patient-centred services.
Participate in clinical supervision, appraisal and continuing professional development.
Support students, newly appointed staff and colleagues where appropriate.
Participate in audits, service improvement initiatives and quality assurance activities.
Ensure compliance with professional standards, organisational policies and clinical governance requirements.
Contribute to the delivery of consistent, evidence-based wound care across the service.
So what else?
At Medway Community Healthcare we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality community services that place patients at the centre of everything we do.
We are committed to:
Delivering evidence-based care.
Improving patient outcomes.
Supporting innovation and service transformation.
Developing our workforce.
Providing excellent learning and development opportunities.
Promoting staff wellbeing and compassionate leadership.
This is an exciting time to join the service as we continue to develop new ways of working to improve patient access. We’ll provide well established, in-service training, one to one supervision, and appraisals with regular support, where you’ll be able to develop your skills in a friendly and supportive team.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
The small print
- Informal visits can be arranged on request.
- We will offer you the choice of two pension schemes; the NHS Pension scheme and the scottish widows group pension scheme.
At this time, MCH cannot fund or support any further nurses who require the OSCE training. Please do not apply if you require this training.
MCH is merging with Kent Community Health Foundation Trust (KCHFT). The transfer date is 30 th September 2026 and this role will be subject to TUPE transfer to KCHFT.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Registered Adult Nurse with current NMC registration.
Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
Tissue Viability, Wound Care or Leg Ulcer Management training.
Practice Assessor/Supervisor qualification.
Interest in developing specialist wound care knowledge.
Experience
Essential
Post-registration nursing experience.
Experience delivering holistic patient care.
Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Experience maintaining accurate clinical records.
Desirable
Experience within community nursing, outpatient services, general practice, tissue viability or a setting with wound care exposure.
Experience in assessment and management of wounds.
Experience supporting quality improvement activities.
Experience undertaking lower limb assessments.
Knowledge
The successful applicant will demonstrate knowledge of:
Principles of wound healing.
Holistic patient assessment.
Infection prevention and control.
Safeguarding.
Evidence-based nursing practice.
Patient education and health promotion.
Documentation and electronic patient record systems.
Skills
Good clinical assessment skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to prioritise workload and manage time effectively.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Good organisational skills.
Competent IT skills, including electronic patient records.
Ability to recognise and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition.
Personal Attributes
We are looking for someone who:
Is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care.
Has an interest in wound management and developing specialist skills.
Is motivated to improve patient outcomes.
Demonstrates compassion, professionalism and integrity.
Is positive, flexible and adaptable.
Values teamwork and collaborative working.
Is committed to lifelong learning and professional development.
Takes pride in delivering safe, effective and patient-centred care.
