Job summary We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Tissue Viability Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our multidisciplinary team for maternity leave cover. As a Band 7 Tissue Viability CNS, you will be responsible for providing expert advice, teaching, management, and care to patients with pressure ulcers and other complex wounds. This position requires a passionate advocate for patient-centred care. You will be a key clinical leader, supporting the development and implementation of best practices, enhancing quality of care, and empowering both patients and healthcare professionals with knowledge and expertise in Tissue Viability. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in patient care and to develop further as a clinical specialist within a supportive and progressive environment. If you are passionate about Tissue Viability and pressure ulcer prevention, we encourage you to apply. Please note interview date is to be 26th March 2025 Main duties of the job Act as a specialist in tissue viability, and a core member of the Tissue Viability Team. In conjunction with the TVN lead to provide professional and clinical leadership in aspects of tissue viability issues across all hospital sites, to all disciplines of staff Management of patient referrals to the Tissue Viability Service. Review current treatments, resources use and monitor the outcomes and cost effectiveness of care provision. Provide training and education programmes about tissue viability to all levels of staff and disciplines. Focusing on ward-based training. To lead and work collaboratively with other team members to identify and deliver Tissue Viability Trust wide projects.Contribute to the strategy for the effective use of pressure relieving equipment across the Trust. To deputise for the Harm Free Care Matron in their absence as required. About us With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application. If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitmentnhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Date posted 28 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £48,270 to £54,931 a year inc. HCA Contract Secondment Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 360-E-6900 Job locations Watford General Hospital Watford WD18 0HB Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Leadership: Expected to maintain a visible presence in the clinical areas and provide strong leadership and role modelling in promoting evidence based clinically effective tissue viability care. Contribute to the implementation of a strategy for acute and chronic wound management, creating objectives and targets in line with the overall aim of the post.Participate and provide clinical leadership in the undertaking of root cause analysis investigations of clinical incidents relating to tissue viability Education and Training: To support the TVN Clinical Nurse Specialists with training and education programmes about tissue viability to all levels of staff and disciplines. Focusing on ward-based training.Co-ordinate/ lead/ organise relevant study days, courses, and conferences as appropriate on Tissue Viability management etc. Research and Development: Identify educational needs with staff and clients. Support the TVN CNS to deliver training programmes based upon agreed protocols and standards of care.To critically evaluate research findings and apply these findings to clinical practice when appropriateTo identify areas of nursing practice within the specialty needing to be researched, demonstrating an awareness of the implications of any research study underway, or to be established. Patient Advocacy: Support the TVN Clinical Nurse Specialists to guide medical and multi-disciplinary staff, patients and carers in matters relating to meeting the standards and protocols for tissue viability and wound management across the Trust.To actively contribute to the operational and strategic development of the Tissue Viability Service and Harm Free Care Team. Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, care plans, and interventions, adhering to Trust and professional standards. Policy Implementation: Contribute to the development, implementation, and review of tissue viability policies and procedures to standardise best practices across the organisation. Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Leadership: Expected to maintain a visible presence in the clinical areas and provide strong leadership and role modelling in promoting evidence based clinically effective tissue viability care. Contribute to the implementation of a strategy for acute and chronic wound management, creating objectives and targets in line with the overall aim of the post.Participate and provide clinical leadership in the undertaking of root cause analysis investigations of clinical incidents relating to tissue viability Education and Training: To support the TVN Clinical Nurse Specialists with training and education programmes about tissue viability to all levels of staff and disciplines. Focusing on ward-based training.Co-ordinate/ lead/ organise relevant study days, courses, and conferences as appropriate on Tissue Viability management etc. Research and Development: Identify educational needs with staff and clients. Support the TVN CNS to deliver training programmes based upon agreed protocols and standards of care.To critically evaluate research findings and apply these findings to clinical practice when appropriateTo identify areas of nursing practice within the specialty needing to be researched, demonstrating an awareness of the implications of any research study underway, or to be established. Patient Advocacy: Support the TVN Clinical Nurse Specialists to guide medical and multi-disciplinary staff, patients and carers in matters relating to meeting the standards and protocols for tissue viability and wound management across the Trust.To actively contribute to the operational and strategic development of the Tissue Viability Service and Harm Free Care Team. Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, care plans, and interventions, adhering to Trust and professional standards. Policy Implementation: Contribute to the development, implementation, and review of tissue viability policies and procedures to standardise best practices across the organisation. Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential NMC Registration Formal post-registration qualification in Teaching & Assessing Formal post-registration qualification in Tissue Viability. BSc in Nursing or equivalent Desirable Formal post-registration qualification in leg ulcer management. Knowledge Essential Expert knowledge of the management of acute and chronic wounds/pressure ulcers Current knowledge of issues affecting the provision of health services in the evolving health care market. Good knowledge of current issues relating to field of speciality Experience Essential Relevant Post Registration experience with at Band 6 level, specifically in tissue viability Experience of teaching & assessing in clinical practice Experience in participating/ undertaking audits. Experience of Information Technology Experience in leg ulcer management Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential NMC Registration Formal post-registration qualification in Teaching & Assessing Formal post-registration qualification in Tissue Viability. BSc in Nursing or equivalent Desirable Formal post-registration qualification in leg ulcer management. Knowledge Essential Expert knowledge of the management of acute and chronic wounds/pressure ulcers Current knowledge of issues affecting the provision of health services in the evolving health care market. Good knowledge of current issues relating to field of speciality Experience Essential Relevant Post Registration experience with at Band 6 level, specifically in tissue viability Experience of teaching & assessing in clinical practice Experience in participating/ undertaking audits. Experience of Information Technology Experience in leg ulcer management 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Watford General Hospital Watford WD18 0HB Employer's website http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)