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Main area Leg Ulcer Nurse team Lead Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (At The Dudley Group, we understand the benefits of offering a range of flexible working options from day one of employment to support both employees and the Trust. Offering flexible working opportunities is one of the ways that the Trust aims to attract and retain a diverse workforce. Further information on the options available can be found via the link in the job advert.) Job ref 253-0725-7159997 Employer The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Brierley Hill Health & Social Care Centre Town Dudley Salary £47,810 - £54,710 Pro Rata Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 06/08/2025 23:59 Leg Ulcer Nurse Team LeadNHS AfC: Band 7Job overviewAn exciting and rare opportunity has arisen for a motivated and energetic Band 7 Leg Ulcer Clinic Team Leader . The Successful candidate will be a n enthusiastic, ambitious and experienced Registered Nurse , who is keen to advance their clinical, professional and leadership skills. You will be expected to lead a team in the delivery of ex cellent highly specialist patient centred leg ulcer treatment to patients who are able to attend clinics across the Dudley Borough. To be successful in delivering and leading this team , you will need to have experience and knowledge in Leg Ulcer treatment and an understanding of all the National and Local guidelines and pathways relevant to this cohort of patients. You will have responsibility for developing relationships with all stakeholders to ensure a seamless a pproach to the care of patients with leg ulcers, working closely with district nurses and primary care services. You will have a responsibility to educate colleagues and train staff in the implementation of integrated pathways of care and delivering on training packages and supervision/mentoring . As the team l ead you will be the main contact and l ead for expert advice and supp ort , as well as day-to-day operational management of the team. Yo u will be organized , confident , able to work independently, and be an excellent communicator . Main duties of the jobTo be an independent practitioner managing a caseload of patients including those with complex needs, carrying out assessments, treatment and evaluation of interventions. To lead in the triage of patients referred to the Leg Ulcer Service. To provide expert knowledge and advice to other health professionals to ensure patients with leg ulcers have appropriate first line treatment and only referred to the Leg Ulcer service when necessary. To work collaboratively with the DGFT vascular team to ensure a seamless transition of care with exemplary communication skills to be able to expedite patients for assessment to prevent any further deterioration. To be able to prioritize work effectively, safely and in a timely manner, responding to rapid change in an ever-changing work environment. To support district nurses Promote admission avoidance and early discharge by effective liaison with primary care and the Vascular Team in DGFT. To treat the most complex and non-compliant patients and to ensure that the promotion of person-centred care is the primary philosophy. Understanding patients’ needs, recognizing their requirements, emotionally, socially and physically, signposting them to relevant services. Provide psychological support to very complex patients throughout all stages of their journey. Working for our organisationAt the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace. As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise. As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise. Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values. Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake Person specificationQualifications & EducationDiploma / Degree in Nursing Evidence of commitment to life-long academic learning Level 6 degree module in Leg Ulcer Management or equivalent training and experience Evidence of extensive, relevant post graduate training and experience equivalent to masters level Mentor or practice based learning training Evidence of formal Leadership / Managerial Training and Development MSc in relevant clinical area Knowledge and TrainingRobust knowledge of up-to-date best practice in the assessment and treatment of leg ulcers Extensive post-graduate experience, in leg ulcer assessment and treatment. Computer literate, able to use word, excel, power point and other software programmes for the role Able to carry out self-directed learning and keep up to date with evidence based practice, national guidance. Evidence of collaborative working with multi-professional colleagues To be able to order and manage stock required for the service Recognised experience and knowledge of governance and incident management ExperienceEvidence of relevant and extensive post-graduate experience Evidence of extensive experience and knowledge of working with patients with a leg ulcer Experience of carrying out clinical supervision and appraisal Experience of facilitating service development and treatment protocols that impact other disciplines / wider services Evidence of good teaching skills and experience Evidence of experience of working as part of an MDT Communication & Relationship SkillsAbility to communicate highly complex information where there are barriers to understanding such as patients with cognitive deficit, anxiety or alcohol / drug dependency and reluctance to comply with treatment plan Communicate effectively across all levels of the organisation Self-motivated and able to motivate others to deliver a quality service Able to work as part of a team Experience of representing department or Trust at local/national level. Analytical & Judgement SkillsAbility to exercise independent judgement in clinical decision making Ability to analyse data and present information to various audiences Forward thinking – to identify opportunities for improvement in service development Experience of audit and research Planning & Organisational SkillsGood organisation and delegation skills Management experience of a clinical team Able to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service Physical SkillsMust be able to commute to meet the demands of the role Able to move and manually handle patients as necessary for the role Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust ValuesAble to provide safe, caring, and effective services Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong, and their contribution is valued Using AI for jobs applications: Whilst we encourage the use of technology to help manage time and support innovation. 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It is essential we understand our demographics, in order that we can monitor our performance as an equal opportunity employer, as well as continuing to embed a culture of inclusivity across the organisation, which supports the active participation and contribution of our diverse staff groups in the Trusts decision making processes . On application the shortlisting manager will not see this criterion and therefore it cannot be part of their decision making. Please ensure you complete your equal opportunities questions for us and help us to make sure everyone is welcome. The Trust is committed to employing and supporting people with disabilities. It is the Trust’s policy to interview all candidates with a disability who meet the minimum ‘essential’ criteria as identified on the person specification. To ensure we know you have a disability, please inform us under the appropriate section on the application form. 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We will also foster good relations between persons who share a protected characteristic by tackling prejudice and promoting understanding at every opportunity. We have staff Networks in place to help support staff experience of diverse staff groups and inform us on the actions, interventions and support what we need to put in place to improve the working lives and daily experiences of all colleagues and all teams. Anyone can join the networks and we take pride in having Allies as part of every network within the organisation. By submitting an application for a position with this organisation, you are declaring that the information given is true and complete, any deliberate omission, falsification or misrepresentation will be grounds for rejecting the application or subsequent dismissal, and where applicable, for positions that requires registration with a professional body, you authorise us to make the required employer checks on your professional registration status. 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