Job overview

This role would suit a nurse with an interest in high-risk foot and wound care who would like more experience within this specialist area.

The post holder will provide high-quality nursing care to patients with high-risk foot and wound-care needs within the Podiatry Service. The role will work collaboratively with podiatrists and the wider multidisciplinary team to assess, manage and monitor patients, provide evidence-based wound care and education, and ensure timely escalation of clinical concerns.

The post holder will be part of a highly motivated team working autonomously but with close support and supervision, in a community setting providing a high standard of quality clinical care.

The clinician will have already completed or be supported to complete a programme of competences (a preceptorship) to develop and demonstrate increased clinical skills in all areas.

Main duties of the job

To undertake assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care to a variety of patients with a wide range of clinical needs including:

 A: Those with ‘at risk’ foot health status (deficiencies in circulatory and/ or neurological supply and reduced tissue viability).

 B: Wound care under direction/supervision of a Podiatrist

To perform specialist foot assessments as required, then on an ongoing annual basis (or sooner if required), including:

A: Following completion of relevant training and competency assessment, undertake vascular assessments including Doppler, toe systolic pressures and ABPI, within the scope of professional competence and agreed service protocols.

B: Categorise patients risk status in line with national guidelines.

C: To directly refer to other specialist services as needed including (but not limited to) Vascular team, Diabetic foot Multidisciplinary team, Community Diabetes team within the agreed Podiatry pathways and protocols.

Working for our organisation

Provide is a Community Interest Company (social enterprise). We deliver a broad range of health and social care services in the community, and are committed to making sure that they are safe, responsive and of high quality. Provide is owned by its employees and has primarily social objectives. Any profits we make are reinvested into the local community or back into delivering services.

We work from a variety of community settings, such as community hospitals, community clinics, schools, nursing homes and primary care settings, as well as within people’s homes to provide more than 40 services to children, families and adults across Essex, Dorset, East Anglia and the North of England.

A highly respected, award winning health and social care provider. We expect our staff to demonstrate and uphold our values at all times:

Vision: Transforming Lives

Values: Care, Innovation and Compassion

Mission: An ambitious, employee owned social enterprise, growing in size and influence. We transform lives by treating, caring and educating people.

Provide is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, proud to have LGBT+, Ethnic Minority and Men’s Networks.

We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups. If you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply regardless of your background.