**Please note, the NHS salary scales have recently changed and are expected to come into effect in October. New starters joining the Trust before this time will commence on the old payscales and will move to the new ones once they have been finalised**

Harrogate Hospital has an exciting opportunity for an experience nurse to join the Elmwood Outpatient Department as Department manager and Leg Ulcer Service Lead.

The successful candidate will provide high quality, evidence based nursing care in a clinic setting and facilitate the smooth and efficient running of the service.

Elmwood provides Medical and Care of the Elderly clinics and are also the base for the Leg Ulcer Service and Lower Limb Pathway to both inpatients and outpatients at HDFT.

Main duties of the job

• Take responsibility for all aspects of the day to day management and nursing care provided by the Elmwood Outpatients
• To provide professional leadership including line management, supervision/appraisal within the Elmwood outpatient department and Leg Ulcer Service
• To drive the implementation of national best practice guidance for lower limb care across the organisation, working in collaboration with the Tissue Viability Nurses, Vascular, Dermatology and other relevant services
• To offer specialist advice and support to health care professionals managing complex or chronic lower limb conditions
• To contribute to strategies and policies for service improvement and development
• Setting standards of care in conjunction with other disciplines, co-ordinate services so that total patient care needs are identified ensuring individual patient care is given. This involves regular reviewing and updating of patient information, working protocols and pathways.
• This post will provide managerial advice and support to staff and patients.
• The successful candidate will maintain a safe working environment, being aware of the necessity to comply with Health & Safety regulations, maintenance and provision of equipment bearing in mind Infection Control policies, decontamination processes and COSHH requirements.
• The successful candidate will be accountable for and manage budgets and ensure cost effectiveness.

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

• An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
• Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification or please contact Stephen Williams at Stephen.Williams31@nhs.net to discuss further

Person Specification

Shortlisting

Essential

• NHS experience
• Registered Nurse
• Competent in lower leg assessment
• Knowledge of chronic wound management and compression therapies
• Leadership experience

Desirable

• Post registration study of leg ulcers

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Foundation Trust

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

421-PSC-1569R