Wound Specialist Nurse

Are you a Nurse who is passionate about wound care?

Would you like to provide wound care for chronic and surgical wounds for podiatry patients?

We are looking for Nurses to work alongside our Podiatry colleagues to provide reflective assessment, diagnosis and treatment for conditions of the foot, ankle and related structures to improve mobility, reduce pain and maintain tissue viability.

This is a new role, so an exciting time to join and add real value to the service and patient care by developing nurse led clinics within the podiatry service and create a multi-disciplinary approach to podiatry.

We currently have opportunities available in Abingdon, Banbury, Oxford and Witney please state the location you would be most interested in on your supporting statement.

To assess, diagnose and manage the on-going primary care of patients eligible for NHS podiatry in Oxfordshire, including but not limited to:

Those with 'at risk' foot health status (deficiencies in circulatory and/or neurological supply and reduced tissue viability)

Wound care under direction/supervision of a Podiatrist.

To manage an identified a caseload of patients and undertake all associated communication and liaison with other health care professionals, including referral onwards for further care under indirect supervision of a podiatrist.

Work within a podiatry team and develop professional links across care pathways.

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles. Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

Excellent opportunities for career progression

Individual and Trust wide learning and development

27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service

NHS Discount

Pension scheme

Lease car scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)

Staff networking and support groups

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the "supporting statement" element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.