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Hendford Lodge Medical Centre
74 Hendford
Yeovil
Somerset
BA20 1UJ
Appointment of Leg Ulcer HCA
Further Information for Applicants
How to apply
An Outline Profile of the Practice
The Person we are seeking
The Principal Contract Terms
Job Description
Person Specification
MARCH 2012
HOW TO APPLY
Thank you for your interest in this vacancy. Information about the Practice and the position
is contained in this pack which I trust you will find useful.
Your application should be submitted in writing to Sian Brammer, Practice Manager,
Hendford Lodge Medical Centre, 74 Hendford, Yeovil, Somerset BA20 1 UJ comprising your
full CV with a covering letter which should indicate how you feel you meet the profile of the
person for whom we are looking for. Please give details of your experience in a health care
role, details of your career to date and any NHS experience.
Please include the names of two people who would act as referees, one of whom should be
your current employer. We will not approach referees unless you are offered the post.
Candidates will be selected for interview the week after the closing date. If you are
successful you will be contacted by letter. You will be welcome to visit the practice if you are
shortlisted.
Regrettably because of the high number of applications we expect for this post feedback is
only given to those who are shortlisted and are not appointed to the post.
May I wish you every success should you apply.
Yours sincerely,
Sian Brammer
PRACTICE MANAGER
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JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE LEG ULCER HCA
REPORT TO CLINICAL MANAGER in the first instance
RESPONSIBLE TO BUSINESS MANAGER
QUALIFICATIONS Registered Nurse (General)
Current license to practice
DATE April 2012
JOB PURPOSE
The postholder is responsible for assisting the Leg Ulcer nurse/specialist for patients
presenting with lower leg conditions, and the provision of leg ulcer treatment & preventative
nursing activity to all the population registered with GP’s in South Somerset. To work as an
effective and responsible team member
CONTEXT
The post holder works as part of the Hendford Lodge Group that is responsible for providing
expert nursing care, within community Practice/hospital premises, to the whole of the
practice population of South Somerset. S/he will be responsible for the care they deliver,
both autonomously and as part of a team. Sensitive information relating to patients health will
be gathered and divulged in the strictest of confidence, and the patient has the right to
expect respect and privacy and for the nurse to act appropriately at all times. Confidential
information relating to patients and other colleagues is to be regarded in the strictest
confidence at all times
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensuring high standards of care is delivered to patients within the leg ulcer service
To undertake clinical tasks of leg care taught by the trained nurse
Demonstrate an understanding of leg ulcer management
To be aware of and follow infection control practices within the clinic environment
Provide support to patients/relatives, carers and staff
To encourage the patient towards self-care and independence
To observe and report changes in the patients condition, be that physical, mental
and/or social to the trained nurse on duty
Ensure detailed, accurate and confidential patient records are maintained whilst
adhering to policies
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KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Be committed to working in a changing environment
Manage and assess risk within areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures
are in place for protecting patients and staff
Establish and maintain effective communication with patients & colleagues
Work closely and communicate effectively with other members of the health care
team; including nurses and patients maintaining confidentiality at all times
To undertake arrangements for patients to attend the Leg Ulcer clinic from referral
letters
Have basic IT skills and contribute to organisation data collection
To attend all mandatory training provided by the organisation
Identify own training needs to acknowledge own limitations
Participate in the appraisal system
To be proactive in developing own skills and knowledge
Undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time and are consistent
with the responsibilities of the grade.
The job description is indicative but not exhaustive of the responsibilities of the post. As the
organisation develops, the requirements of the job may develop and change and the post-
holder will be expected to adapt to these requirements. The post-holder will be expected to
undertake ongoing personal and professional development commensurate with the duties of
the post. The post-holder will be expected to comply with all the relevant local, national and
statutory policies and frameworks.
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Initially the post holder will be reviewed at 3 and 6 months. Thereafter, s/he will participate in
an annual performance appraisal and mutually agree a Personal Development Plan (PDP)
WRITTEN BY NKH MARCH 2012
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PERSON SPECIFICATION
POST: Leg Ulcer HCA
CATEGORY CRITERIA Desirable Essential HOW ASSESSED
EDUCATION, Application form,
Experience of leg ulcer CV, certificates at
QUALIFICATIONS √
clinics interview
&
TRAINING NVQ Level 2 √
EXPERIENCE Previous relevant Application form,
experience working in CV, certificates at
√
the community would be interview
helpful
Working within a multi-
disciplinary team √
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SKILLS, Understanding the role of a √ Application
ABILITIES, & leg ulcer nurse form,CV,
KNOWLEDGE certificates at
interview
Able to demonstrate current √
knowledge and identify own
learning needs
Evidence of active
involvement in wound √
management
Ability to undertake and
interpret Doppler √
assessments (ABPI)
Ability to identify risks and √
act accordingly
Able to communicate clearly
both verbally and in writing √
Able to work without
supervision √
IT skills √
Ability to adapt to change
within the working
√
environment
Able to work in a team
√
Good time management
√
Driving qualification and use
of a car √
To understand the
importance of confidentiality √
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