District Nurse / Caseload Holder

To promote expert, individualised patient centred clinical care for clients with compromised skin integrity and pressure ulcers by using evidence based practice for the population of Croydon Health Services (CHS). The pressure ulcer nurse will assess and plan care for patients referred to the service and work in conjunction with the tissue viability team.

The role will include the provision of care and supervision the delivery of this care by clinical staff.

The post holder will offer education and support to patients, carers and other health care professionals.

The pressure ulcer nurse will work closely with other health care professionals to promote a high standard of care in the prevention and management of pressure ulcers ensuring the pressure ulcer policy & pathway are followed. This in line with local and national guidelines and best practice in the aim to reduce all grades of pressure ulceration.

We require a full time Band 6 District Nurse/Case holder to work within our new Integrated Care Teams to provide efficient and effective nursing care to patients in their own homes. Excellent clinical, leadership and communication skills are essential along with the ability to work in an innovative way as part of the new Integrated Community Networks.The ideal candidate must be a Registered Nurse with a Specialist Practice Qualification in District Nursing or have experience working as part of the Community Nursing Team.All candidates must have a clean full UK driving licence and the use of a car for work purposes.

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging
innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that's making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're looking for.