Leg Ulcer Staff Nurse
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Dorchester, DT1 2FD
Salary
£19,243 to £23,425
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
3 September 2026
3 days left
Job description
Are you a Registered Nurse looking to change your working environment, and develop your knowledge and skill set? The Complex Leg Ulcer Service can sup...
This job entails working alongside a healthcare support worker to treat patients at the leg ulcer clinic at Littlemoor Health Centre and the Atrium health Centre.
The ongoing development of the nurse led complex leg ulcer management service.
Provide evidence based professional advice on all aspects of Leg Ulcer Management to patients and their carers.
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based nursing care.
Deliver leg ulcer care within DHUFT, in accordance with RCN guidelines
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Additional requirements
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively.
Educational Requirements/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
Desirable
- Post graduate leg ulcer training
Skills, Experience, Knowledge Base
Essential
- Substantial experience in Primary Health Care - (including Leg Ulcer management)
- Evidence of continuing professional development in Leg Ulcer management
- Competent in assessment, doppler skills and compression bandaging skills
- Ability to work as part of a nursing team and to deliver evidenced based care
Desirable
- Tissue Viability Link Nurse within current role
Personal qualities/attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Flexible and able to prioritise time and resources
Personal traits
Essential
- Willingness to work as part of a wider team and share knowledge
Desirable
- Shows willingness to continue professional development
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
20 August 2026
Last checked
21 August 2026
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