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Main area Tissue Viability nurse Grade Band 6 Contract Bank Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Other
12.07% holiday pay + Unsocial Hours (if applicable) Job ref 824-BANK-LIT1621
Site Oak Lane Clinic Town London Salary £22.75 (inclusive of HACS) Salary period Hourly Closing 18/11/2026 23:59
Welcome to Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH)
At CLCH, we proudly serve as a beacon of compassionate community healthcare across 14 vibrant London boroughs — Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster, Hillingdon, Sutton, and Kingston — as well as Hertfordshire. We bring care closer to home, embracing the rich diversity of these communities with dedication and heart.
Recognised as a Good provider by the Care Quality Commission and celebrated among the top NHS employers, we are united by a shared passion: empowering our community health professionals to deliver care that truly makes a difference.
We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where every member of our team feels respected, valued, and inspired—a place where fairness, kindness, and inclusion blossom. Our culture is rooted in the principles of the NHS People Plan, Our NHS People Promise, and our own strategic Equality values and objectives, guiding us to create a truly supportive and inclusive workplace.
Together, we build a caring community where the warmth we show one another shines through in every life we touch.
Job overview
Band 6 Registered General Nurse (RGN) – Tissue Viability / Wound Care
Location:Oak Lane Clinic, Central London Community Healthcare
Contract:Temporary
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Specialism: Tissue Viability / Wound Care
About the Role
We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Band 6 Registered General Nurse (RGN) to join the Tissue Viability Team at Oak Lane Clinic, within Central London Community Healthcare, on a temporary basis.
To be considered for this role, you must have:
- Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse (Adult).
- Previous experience in tissue viability and complex wound management.
- Sound knowledge of pressure ulcer prevention, assessment and treatment.
- Competence in wound assessment, dressing selection and compression therapy.
- Strong clinical assessment, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- A flexible, compassionate and patient-focused approach to care.
- Up-to-date mandatory training.
- Satisfactory DBS clearance.
Main duties of the job
- Be an active member of the clinical team, providing a comprehensive Physiotherapy service to residents of West Hertfordshire within the bed based unit.
- Work within professional standards and clinical guidelines, promote best practice and to undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner including assessing and treating own caseload of patients/clients and maintaining professional documentation
- Build up and maintain key relationships with referring services across CLCH including the acute and community teams to facilitate appropriate referrals and an understanding of the role of the
- Physiotherapist and the Multi-professional team
- Be responsible for the supervision Rehabilitation Assistants and Physiotherapy students, with guidance from Senior Therapists.
- To work when required in a variety of settings including clinics, clients own home, Residential and Nursing Homes, Acute and Community Hospitals.
- Support self and service development through active participation in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and by participating in any Inservice Training, Audit or research being undertaken by the service.
Working for our organisation
We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.
What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life’s most important moments.
Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.
We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trust’s values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person specification
Education/Qualification
- Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
- Current HCPC registration
- Evidence of up to date CPD portfolio
- Member of CSP
- Relevant Post Graduate Training
Experience
- Experience of working as part of an MDT
- Experience of completing assessments and creating treatment plans
- Relevant work experience in a variety of clinical specialties
- Experience of delegation
- Experience working in the NHS
Skills & Knowledge
- Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
- Understanding of team dynamics
- Basic knowledge of health legislation and current practice, risk assessment and management
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Word processing and internet skills
- Basic knowledge of the principals of clinical governance
- Ability to manage time/caseload effectively
Other
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
We review all applications carefully to ensure fairness and verify references. At interview, you will be asked about your experience, so be honest and ensure all information is accurate. The use of AI during interviews is not permitted.
Due to high application volumes, this vacancy may close early.
CLCL Trust does not recommend relying solely on AI when completing your application.
CLCH Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
CLCH is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential for providing exceptional patient care. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining talent from all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident employer, we pledge to:
- Guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role.
- Provide reasonable adjustments to support diverse needs throughout the recruitment and employment process.
- Challenge misconceptions about disability and foster an inclusive culture for everyone.
We are committed to building a workplace where all staff feel valued and have the opportunity to thrive. Simply let us know how we can support you.
Learn more about our equal opportunities policy on our website: Equal opportunities: Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust clch.nhs.uk
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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