Healthcare Assistant Complex Leg Wound Service
To work as a member of the Lower Limb and Complex Wound Team and support the clinic caseload leads in delivering direct patient care. To provide a high standard of leg ulcer management and wound care to people in the community, as delegated by nurses with specialist interest. Provide continuity of care and treatment to patients in the clinic, and report any changes to the specialist nurses. To work as a skilled practitioner and develop expertise in compression bandaging skills. To measure and assess healed legs for compression hosiery at defined intervals with supervision. To work in line with clear treatment pathways and encourage patient concordance by tailoring treatment to their specific needs. To educate patients in understanding their condition, including the importance of wearing compression hosiery to prevent ulcer recurrence. Patient education, including teaching self-care to prevent reoccurrence, is a vital part of this role.
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