Leg Ulcer Nurse Countywide

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., 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, 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.

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.