Overview
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 of 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 is in line with local and national guidelines and best practice in the aim to reduce all grades of pressure ulceration.
Role and duties
District Nurse / Caseload Holder - Waddon Clinic
* Provide efficient and effective nursing care to patients in their own homes within integrated care teams.
* Lead and supervise delivery of care by clinical staff and ensure adherence to the pressure ulcer policy & pathway.
* Offer education and support to patients, carers and other health care professionals.
* Work in collaboration with the tissue viability team and other health care professionals to promote best practice in prevention and management of pressure ulcers.
Requirements
* Band 6
* Registered Nurse with a Specialist Practice Qualification in District Nursing or 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.
Organisation and environment
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.
Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon. We are committed to education and training throughout the careers of our staff and encourage innovation to transform services and improve care.
Additional information
If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that’s making a real difference, then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you’re looking for.
Car driver, current full UK licence and access to car for work purposes.
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in job description and person specification.
This advert closes on Wednesday 8 Oct 2025
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