Community Nurses Wound Tier Service
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Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Community Nurses Wound Tier Service
The closing date is 17 November 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Northamptonshire Wound Tiering Service as a Senior Community Nurse (Band 6).
We are looking for an experienced, motivated and dynamic Registered Nurse with a passion for wound care, service development and clinical leadership. This role is central to the delivery of our specialist Tier 3 and Tier 4 wound care pathway, supporting patients with complex wounds to receive the right care, at the right time, in the right place.
As a senior clinician within the service, you will lead wound clinics across Northamptonshire, work closely with the Tissue Viability Team, support staff development and provide expert advice on complex wound management, including lower limb care and Doppler assessment.
This is an excellent opportunity to help shape an evolving service while developing your leadership and specialist clinical expertise.
Main duties of the job
You will:
- Lead and manage specialist wound care clinics across Northamptonshire.
- Deliver advanced wound management and complex leg ulcer care.
- Undertake and interpret Doppler assessments and guide treatment plans.
- Act as a clinical expert and resource for nursing colleagues.
- Provide line management, supervision and mentorship to clinic staff.
- Support quality improvement, audit and service development activities.
- Ensure high standards of clinical governance, documentation and patient safety.
- Work collaboratively with community nursing teams, GPs, care homes, the Tissue Viability Team and wider multidisciplinary teams.
- Deliver education and training to support workforce development.
About us
NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.
NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.
At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.
We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
270-TH368-AD
Job locations
Campbell House / Manfield Court
Northampton
NN1 3EB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration.
- Advanced knowledge of leg ulcer management and tissue viability
- Proficient in performing and interpreting Doppler assessments.
- Previous experience in clinic management and line management of staff.
- Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes
Desirable
- Specialist qualification in wound care or tissue viability or DNSPQ
- Leadership training or management qualification.
- Independent prescribing V300 or willingness to work towards
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- Demonstrate flexibility in working patterns and practices.
- An effective role model upholding safe practice and professional standards
Desirable
- Ability to work in a fast paced and challenging environment
- Motivation to develop self and other team members
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Team management skills
- Be able to work on own initiative
- IT skills
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration.
- Advanced knowledge of leg ulcer management and tissue viability
- Proficient in performing and interpreting Doppler assessments.
- Previous experience in clinic management and line management of staff.
- Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes
Desirable
- Specialist qualification in wound care or tissue viability or DNSPQ
- Leadership training or management qualification.
- Independent prescribing V300 or willingness to work towards
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- Demonstrate flexibility in working patterns and practices.
- An effective role model upholding safe practice and professional standards
Desirable
- Ability to work in a fast paced and challenging environment
- Motivation to develop self and other team members
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Team management skills
- Be able to work on own initiative
- IT skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
Campbell House / Manfield Court
Northampton
NN1 3EB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
Campbell House / Manfield Court
Northampton
NN1 3EB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Service Manager
Sarah Bolland
07989378659
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
270-TH368-AD
Job locations
Campbell House / Manfield Court
Northampton
NN1 3EB
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
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