Band 5 Wound Healing Service

Job Title: Band 5 Wound Healing Nurse
Location: Telford NHS
Pay Rate: £21.50 Ltd per hour (via umbrella)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 16:30

About the Role:
We are looking for a skilled and compassionate Band 5 Wound Healing Nurse to join our dynamic team in Telford.

You will work in one of our purpose-built wound healing service clinics, providing expert care to non-housebound patients with complex wounds.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a clinic environment, supported by an experienced substantive team, while delivering high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver specialized care, including compression bandaging and Doppler assessments, ensuring proper management and healing of complex wounds.


• Conduct wound assessments and apply a variety of dressing techniques, including the use of antimicrobial dressings, packing, and negative pressure wound therapy (with refresher training available if required).


• Work collaboratively with the clinical team to create individualized care plans for patients and ensure all treatments are accurately documented in the RiO electronic patient record system.


• Participate in safety huddles and team discussions to share insights and ensure the safety and quality of care provided.


• Foster a positive and therapeutic environment for patients, adhering to the highest standards of care.

Requirements:

• Competence in compression bandaging and Doppler assessments is essential (training refreshers available).


• Experience in wound care, including wound assessments, various dressing techniques, and negative pressure wound therapy.


• Familiarity with the RiO electronic patient record system is preferred, though training will be provided if necessary.


• Strong teamwork and communication skills, with a patient-centered approach to care.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay rate of £21.50 per hour, paid through an umbrella company.


• Monday to Friday shifts, allowing for a balanced work-life schedule.


• Opportunity to work in a supportive clinic environment with ongoing professional development.


• Full induction and regular training to enhance your skills and knowledge in wound healing care.

Please also bear in mind our £250 referral fee bonus for any nurse you refer who we place in to work on a 3-month contract.

We also offer a £250 sign up bonus for any new nurses that register with our agency.

This will be paid in your first pay packet.

The Benefits of Working with Service Care Solutions:

• DBS disclosures provided via fast track online services free of charge


• 3 weekly payroll runs


• £250 training allowance


• Excellent pay rates


• Specialist mental health consultants offering single point of contact


• Frequent notifications of upcoming opportunities via text and email


• Ltd and PAYE payment options available


• Nationwide provider of mental health staff to over 40 different NHS Trusts and over 200 local authorities

Please send your CV to andrew.wiles@servicecare.org.uk