Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which commenced in 2021
We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and homebased care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes.
We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce
Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement.
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including: salary sacrifice scheme; car leasing scheme; on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme; and the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an encouraging yet challenging environment
We would particularly welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background and from people with a disability; these groups are currently under-represented at senior level, we value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at COVID-19 Vaccination | How to access your vaccine in the Black Country and West Birmingham (blackcountryandwestbirmccg.nhs.uk ) where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination. There is a current Government consultation underway which will determine whether some new starters may need to be vaccinated.
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant. The Trust currently holds the Bronze Award which underlines the Trust’s commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community. As an organisation, we are aiming to achieve the next level Silver award, with our sights firmly on Gold.
RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM
Job overview
We are looking to recruit experienced and innovative nurses to join the Specialist Lymphoedema Service in a Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist role. This new opportunity has arisen as we move through an exciting period of development and redesign. This Specialist service is a well-respected clinical area where there is potential for growth and development for the right individual.
Enthusiasm, motivation, and a desire for personal development are essential qualities required in this role; you will be expected to have a commitment to working progressively within the field of specialist Lymphoedema and we will support you in this through education and training opportunities.
You must be able to demonstrate excellence in clinical practice, an ability to act as a resource for information and education and have a collaborative approach to working with other services.
You should be educated to degree level or equivalent. Demonstrable experience of Lymphoedema and/or Tissue Viability is beneficial. A non-medical prescribing qualification (V150) is also desirable but not essential as it can be worked towards if you are successful at interview.
PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS
Main duties of the job
Provision of care for patients with lymphoedema/other related oedema across the Organisation and other community settings under the supervision of the Clinical Team Leader utilising evidence-based practice.
The post holder will under the direction of the Clinical Team Leader hold responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients with lymphoedema/other related oedema demonstrating evidence based/best practice referred into the service. At the request of the Clinical Team Leader undertake first assessment of patients with mild to moderate oedema/lymphoedema.
At the request of the Clinical Team Leader, the post holder will deliver care supporting the principles aligned to the Four Cornerstones of Lymphoedema Care.
Working for our organisation
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit. A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The dexterity and co-ordination required for the manipulation of tools required in practice.
* The physical effort required to care for patients.
* The mental effort required to concentrate on patient assessment.
* The emotional effort required when caring for patients with complex needs.
* Excellence in clinical practice and act as resource for others.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse - degree or equivalent
* Teaching qualification
* Evidence of personal and professional development
Knowledge and Experience
* Post registration experience with demonstrable experience within lymphoedema / oedema /tissue viability management
* Effective written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and inter-professional skills
* Evidence of knowledge of lymphoedema would be beneficial.
* Experience within a community environment
* Previous experience of managing a caseload
* Information technology skills
* Demonstrate a willingness to work towards an increased knowledge base regarding lymphoedema management
* Preparation and delivery of local, regional and national presentations
Please note your application will be transferred from the NHS Jobs system to internal Walsall Healthcare Trac System. All correspondence will be sent via Trac
Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement.
Important note on completion of reference section of application form
References from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. When completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover this period. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.
Please review the attached Job description and person specification carefully before applying to ensure that you meet the essential job requirements.
Candidates should be aware that, regardless of country of origin, their ability to communicate in written and spoken English to the standard required to carry out the post, will be assessed during the selection process.
Referee email addresses should be provided on your application form.
Following the closing date, if you have not heard from us within 6 weeks you may assume your application has been unsuccessful.
We reserve the right to close this job early. Interested applicants are therefore advised to apply as early as possible.
If a large number of applicants meet the essential criteria then random selection will be applied.
We are committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible and committed to equal opportunities.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Louise Rooney Job title Clinical Team Leader - Lymphoedema Email address louise.rooney@nhs.net Telephone number 01922 602530 Additional information
Katy Menear
Deputy Professional Lead, Palliative and End of Life Care
01922 602 620
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