Job summary

Diamond Health Group provides a Community Leg Ulcer Service across Somerset, receiving referrals from local GP practices. Clinics are delivered at a range of satellite sites, currently located in Langport, Ilminster, Crewkerne, Yeovil and Wincanton.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive Community Leg Ulcer Service team. This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse with an interest in wound care and leg ulcer management. A comprehensive training and induction programme will be provided, making this role suitable for nurses who wish to develop specialist skills in this area.

This is a fixed-term, part-time position for a period of 12 months. The successful candidate will work 21 hours per week, with working days being Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

There is potential for the role to be reviewed and extended at the end of the fixed-term period, subject to business need.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will demonstrate safe, effective clinical decision-making and work with a degree of autonomy, supported by senior clinicians and a structured training programme. Duties will include:

• Assessing and managing new patient referrals into the Community Leg Ulcer Service
• Undertaking Doppler assessments (training provided if required)
• Applying compression therapy and bandaging in line with evidence-based practice
• Managing and prioritising a clinical caseload, ensuring care is tailored to individual patient needs
• Maintaining accurate, timely and confidential clinical records
• Working collaboratively with GPs, the wider nursing team and other healthcare professionals

About us

Diamond Health Group is a well-established and forward-thinking GP practice based in central Yeovil, with an additional branch site at Abbey Manor Park. We currently serve a growing population of approximately 13,500 patients.

We are proud to be rated Good by the CQC and are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. Our teams value supportive leadership, continuous learning and collaborative working, and we actively encourage professional development for all staff.

Why join us?

• Full training and induction programme in leg ulcer management
• Supportive and experienced community nursing team
• Stable weekday working hours with no evenings or weekends
• Opportunity to develop specialist clinical skills
• Friendly, inclusive and well-led organisation

Job summary

Diamond Health Group is seeking a motivated and compassionate Health and Wellbeing Coach to join our skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will work closely with patients to understand their individual health and wellbeing needs, providing personalised support and encouragement to help them make positive, sustainable changes to their health and lifestyle.

The role will involve supporting patients to identify their own goals, build confidence and motivation, and take proactive steps towards achieving the objectives outlined in their personalised health and care plans. You will work collaboratively with patients and the wider healthcare team to promote self-management, prevention and improved health outcomes.

This is a 15-hour-per-week position, ideally worked across three 5-hour days. The working pattern is flexible and can be discussed further at interview.

Main duties of the job

Working as part of our Health and Wellbeing Coaching team, you will:

• Provide one-to-one and group health coaching support by telephone, face to face at the surgery and, where appropriate, through home visits.
• Manage and prioritise an allocated caseload according to the individual needs, priorities and level of support required by patients.
• Support patients to identify personalised health and wellbeing goals and take proactive steps towards achieving sustainable lifestyle changes and improving their overall health and wellbeing.
• Provide timely, compassionate support to patients experiencing mental health concerns, offering a safe listening service, appropriate information and signposting to relevant services and interventions.
• Gather relevant information, identify any immediate concerns or risks to patient safety, and escalate concerns to an appropriate clinician where required.
• Support local health, social care and voluntary sector professionals to make appropriate referrals to the Health and Wellbeing Coaching service.
• Promote and raise awareness of the Health and Wellbeing Coaching service across the practice and wider community.

About us

This position is accountable to the Yeovil Primary Care Network, with the successful candidate based at Diamond Health Group.

Diamond Health Group is an established, forward-thinking GP practice located in central Yeovil, with a branch site at Abbey Manor Park. We care for approximately 14,100 patients and are supported by a diverse, multi-professional workforce committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

We are passionate about education, learning and professional development and have a strong track record of supporting the training of both clinical and non-clinical staff. Hendford Lodge Medical Centre is an accredited training practice, reflecting our commitment to developing our workforce and investing in the future of primary care.

In return, we offer:

• 27 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• NHS Pension Scheme membership
• A supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
• Opportunities to work alongside Primary Care Network colleagues and a range of health, social care and voluntary sector professionals