Join our supportive and experienced Complex Leg Ulcer service as a Complex Leg Ulcer Healthcare Assistant at Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust.
Are you an established Health Care Assistant looking to expand your knowledge within a clinic and a home visit setting? You will help to actively support Complex Leg Ulcer Service, assist with implementing care for patients attending the Leg Ulcer clinic, under the supervision of the Registered Complex Leg Ulcer Nurse.
You will support setting up and cleaning the clinic room, including equipment before and after each clinic. You will support the treatment and management of patients that have complex leg ulcers both in clinic and within the wider community.
In return, we offer a fantastic induction programme and pastoral support. There are excellent learning and development opportunities available to you that can help to develop your career within the NHS! This post is a part-time, weekday role of 15 hours listed below. Car driver is essential for this role due to community cover.
Working hours:
* Monday: 08:30-17:00
* Thursday: 08:30-17:00
Key responsibilities:
* Work in partnership with patients, carers, and enable patients to make informed choices.
* Have an awareness and comply with the principles of Infection control and prevention within a clinical environment.
* Maintain a high standard of individualised patient care and report any changes in their condition or concerns to the Registered nurse in clinic.
* Adhere to Trust's Risk Management procedures including incident reporting and complaints procedure. Comply with legal requirements e.g., Data Protection, Caldicott.
* Ensure that all equipment provided is maintained and in good order. Report any damaged/non-functioning equipment to the Registered Nurse and ensure adequate stock levels.
We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves. We believe in equal opportunities and celebrate diversity.
Contact information:
For further details/informal visits contact: Name: Nicky Edwards, Job title: Complex Leg Ulcer Nurse, Email address: nicola.edwards3@nhs.net, Telephone number: 07341998941
Donna Essex, Tissue Viability and Complex Leg Ulcer Service Manager, 07789874694
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