Job Description
Service Care Solutions are recruiting for a Locum Practice Nurse to support Dressing Clinics, in Lincoln.Do you have experience in wound management and the dressing of wounds? Are you looking for a locum placement?Location: Lincoln, LN6Shift Times: 8:30am - 5:30pm Contract: Locum (shift dates below)Pay: £27 LTD p/h | £23.80 PAYE Incl p/h Clinic Set Up: typically 20 min apt, visits may be required but very rareShifts: JUNE: 13th 16th 17th 19th 23rd 24th 25th 30thJULY: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 14th 15th 16th 17th 18th 21st 22nd 23rd 24th 25th 28th 29th 30th 31stThe suitable candidate will have extensive experience with wound management, experience with S1 and an NHS Smartcard.Management of Simple Wounds:
* Application of simple dressings
* Remove sutures and clips from uncomplicated wounds arising from a secondary care procedure. Clip/staple removers will be provided by the discharging provider
* Post-operative care of surgical wounds in patients where the care of such wounds falls within the skill and experience of the staff involved.
* Follow up wound care arising from attendance at - Surgical Service, Minor Injury Units, Urgent Treatment Centres and Accident and Emergency Units.
Management of Complex Wounds:
* Includes post-operative cavity wounds, including infected wounds and topical negative pressure application; fungating lesions; pressure ulcers; wound fistulae; pilonidal sinus abscesses; wounds requiring vacuum dressing and wounds that fail to heal.
* Often, there are one or more complicating factors e.g. exudate infection, comorbidity or polypharmacy. They are usually slow to heal and require regular holistic assessment and appropriate interventions to promote effective wound healing.
* Recording wound size/depth, tissue type peri wound, skin condition and exudate type and amount.
* Measure and review the patient’s pain level/pain management and the patient’s self-reported quality of life score to optimise the patient’s self-reported comfort and quality of life.
* Implement evidence-based treatments including wound management products, debridement techniques, compression therapies and skin care.
Benefits of working with Service Care Solutions: - Single point of contact consultant- £250 Welcome Bonus after 150hrs worked - FREE DBS and Training if required - Weekly payroll runs To enquire: Email Eleanor on .uk or call on