Job Summary
Due to retirement within the Acute Tissue Viability Service, we have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Tissue Viability Specialist Nurse to join us on a part-time basis. The successful candidate will work as part of the existing Acute Tissue Viability team as a Specialist Nurse providing highly developed wound care advice and assessment, delivering education, developing practice, and undertaking audit and research, primarily supporting Patient Safety and Pressure Ulcer prevention.
An understanding of the pressure ulcer prevention agenda and National Wound Care Strategy together with a passion for wound care and experience in developing and delivering educational packages would be advantageous. The successful candidate will be supported to develop their Tissue Viability skill and knowledge in a friendly and nurturing environment. Experience as a Tissue Viability Link Nurse or WREN and recognized qualification in wound care would be beneficial.
The post holder will be required to cover the service across the CDDFT region. Informal discussions are advised.
Please contact Bethan Dennis, Tissue Viability Acute Team lead on 01325 743179 / 07557243745 or bethan.dennis@nhs.net.
Main Duties of the Job
The Tissue Viability service is a nurse-led expert advisory service, providing specialist evidence-based advice and education on complex and non-healing wounds. We provide advice to patients, families, carers, and healthcare professionals.
To provide and support the Tissue Viability Specialist in the provision of the Tissue Viability Service. As a member of the Tissue Viability Team, assist in the development of a quality, proactive, evidence-based tissue viability service.
Within the focus of Tissue Viability, the post holder will:
1. Participate in the development of nursing practice within Tissue Viability and contribute to the body of nursing knowledge.
2. Take a lead role facilitating the planning and evaluation of care for a designated group of patients.
3. Provide specialist education and training incorporating best practice, national and local recommendations in relation to wound care.
4. Support CDDFT in validating Pressure Ulcer prevalence.
About Us
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield, and Weardale as well as over 80 other community-based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.
Date Posted: 11 December 2024
Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference Number: C9439-24-1253
Job Locations: Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust, Hollyhurst Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 6HX
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