Job summary

Lead Wound Care Service for Patients in Huddersfield

From April 2026, the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] delivers a gold-standard wound care service for patients of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], and patients registered with other Practices in Huddersfield as part of a Lead-model enhanced service. This is expected to run for at least 3 years, and this role is primarily to support the same.

In line with our recruitment ethos, we are always happy to explore and support personal development in our colleagues. Therefore, after 2 years in post as a (primarily) wound care nurse, we will consider enrolment onto Practice Nurse courses in long term condition management, cervical screening, vaccinations and immunisations (including travel) etc. to support the right candidates with transition into GP Practice Nursing.

Main duties of the job

• Level 1 wound care duties may include:
• Suture and clip removal
• Management of grazes and skin tears
• Simple dressings
• Pin site care
• Basic cavity dressings within competency
• Lower leg wounds not requiring compression therapy or specialist Tissue Viability input
• Level 2 wound care duties may include:
• Wound assessment and diagnosis
• Advanced wound treatment and dressings
• Compression bandaging
• Doppler assessments

The role will also include a range of general nursing duties to support the wider practice team; however, this is not a full Practice Nurse role.

There is an opportunity for further professional development, including access to Practice Nurse training courses after 2 years in post, subject to service needs and performance.

About us

We are a large, forward thinking Practice with an experienced supportive team. We operate a matrix leadership model, whereby each department in the Practice has structured and supportive line management by highly experienced colleagues. Additionally, we run regular team meetings to support shared learning and development, whilst ensuring any issues are addressed promptly.

Job responsibilities

• Level 1 wound care duties: Suture and clip removal, management of grazes and skin tears, simple dressings, pin site care, basic cavity dressings, lower leg wounds not requiring compression therapy or specialist Tissue Viability input.
• Level 2 wound care duties: Wound assessment and diagnosis, advanced wound treatment and dressings, compression bandaging, Doppler assessments.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential: NMC Registered Nurse, Wound care training

Desirable: Level 2 wound care training - eg compression bandaging, and dopplers.

Experience

Essential: Experience treating and caring for people with wounds, to support the healing process.

Desirable: Experience working in a specialist wound care clinic environment

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: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Address: Spaines Road, Fartown, Huddersfield, HD2 2QA

Employer's website: https://www.thegrangegrouppractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact: Practice Manager Davinder Singh, [contact hidden], [contact hidden]