Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, staff pride themselves on not only leading through clinical excellence, but also by creating an environment where all staff are valued and appreciated. To achieve this, the Trust has embarked on an exciting new strategy focused on continuous improvement.
Our vision is to improve the lives of our community and provide excellence in healthcare, through partnership and innovation
Our High Performance Culture will support everyone to be the best version of themselves by being true to our Trust vision, values and behaviours.
We welcome applications from colleagues from our local and neighbouring communities of all backgrounds and identities, who are currently under-represented within our region such as Black, Asian, Minority ethnic and those with disabilities.
As a region we are reviewing the way we work, and exploring how new working practices that support flexible working can create a positive work-life balance. As part of our recruitment process we will explore how our inclusive employment policies, flexible working, staff engagement forums, Trust facilities and services can be of mutual benefit.
Job overview
Working Full time : 37.5 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has become available due to the expansion of the Tissue Viability service. You will manage the evidence based Tissue Viability Service at the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust as part of a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.
The post holder will take an active role in developing the service across the organisation for the Trust and working to agreed guidelines and protocols within a clinical governance framework. They will strive to improve, maintain and monitor the quality of Tissue Viability through audit of practice, surveillance, education and strategic planning.
The post holder will work autonomously and seek collaborative relationships with others across and within professional boundaries and act as an expert resource in Tissue Viability and provide support, education and leadership in Tissue Viability issues.
Main duties of the job
To lead an evidence based Tissue Viability Service at the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust as part of a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.
Delivering high quality, expert nursing care, The role includes ensuring that referrals are assessed, accepted appropriately and prioritised according to clinical need, seeing both new and follow- up patients. You will take responsibility and be accountable for the planning and delivery of all aspects of patient care in relation to this specialist area of practice.
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