Senior Wound Care Nurse
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Posted
- 02/09/2026
- Closes
- 17/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This role is for a Band 6 Wound Clinic Team Leader within the Tissue Viability and Wound Therapy Service. The successful candidate will provide high-quality, evidence-based wound care to patients, assess needs, develop care plans, and deliver appropriate treatment. The role also involves supporting the day-to-day management of wound clinics, assisting the Senior Wound Therapist, and providing leadership and supervision to junior staff. This position is currently open only to internal NHS staff within Kent and Medway.
Essential criteria
- You will have a Level 6 Degree or equivalent qualification, or equivalent knowledge acquired through experience plus a diploma in nursing.
- You'll need to have experience of managing complex caseloads and supporting/ mentoring others.
- You will be a registered health care professional with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Knowledge and skill
- You will need to be able to be able to use IT systems and databases.
- You will have knowledge of up to date clinical practice by using up- to- date skills and adhering to evidencebased procedures and clinical effectiveness frameworks. You will fully understand the role and remit of a health care worker.
Desirable criteria
- Having an awareness of developments within the NHS would be an advantage as well as an understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance.
- Working environment
- A full, valid UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) and the ability to travel independently are essential for this role. Should you require workplace adjustments under the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to supporting you to meet the mobility requirements of the role wherever possible
- Qualifications, training and experience
- You will have a Level 6 Degree or equivalent qualification, or equivalent knowledge acquired through experience plus a diploma in nursing.
- You'll need to have experience of managing complex caseloads and supporting/ mentoring others.
- You will be a registered health care professional with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Knowledge and skill
- You will need to be able to be able to use IT systems and databases.
- You will have knowledge of up to date clinical practice by using up- to- date skills and adhering to evidencebased procedures and clinical effectiveness frameworks. You will fully understand the role and remit of a health care worker.
- Having an awareness of developments within the NHS would be an advantage as well as an understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance.
- Working environment
- A full, valid UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) and the ability to travel independently are essential for this role. Should you require workplace adjustments under the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to supporting you to meet the mobility requirements of the role wherever possible
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Wound Care Nurse
The closing date is 17 September 2026
Job summary
Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts, the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Medway Community Healthcare or working on the Staff Bank within these organisations. Nursing and AHP vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses/AHPs.
We are seeking a Band 6 Wound Clinic Team Leader to join our Tissue Viability and Wound Therapy Service, providing high-quality, evidence-based wound care to patients attending Medway Community Healthcare wound clinics.
The successful candidate will work as part of a specialised multidisciplinary team, assessing patient needs, developing and evaluating personalised care plans, and delivering appropriate wound treatment, prescribing, advice and support to promote healing and improve outcomes.
You will support the effective day-to-day management of wound clinics, assist the Senior Wound Therapist, and lead workload allocation during short periods of absence. The role includes providing leadership, supervision and development support to Healthcare Assistants, students and visitors, ensuring safe, compassionate and high-quality care aligned with current evidence and best practice.
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