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 a recognised 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 via email at bethan.dennis@nhs.net.
Main duties of the job
The Tissue Viability service is a nurse-led expert advisory service, providing specialist evidenced-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
At County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, our aim is to always deliver excellent care with compassion to deliver the highest quality of care our patients deserve. We value the personal skills, experiences, and qualities that individuals bring to the Trust, creating an inclusive working environment to attract talented people who feel motivated, involved, and able to influence the future direction of our services. The wellbeing of staff is important to us; we have a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team who provide support on a range of topics.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
* Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Ability to manage own workload.
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
* Ability to achieve tight deadlines in a complex/changing environment.
* Knowledge of principles of tissue viability.
* Ability to demonstrate sound teaching and presentation skills using PowerPoint presentations.
Desirable
* Recognised course in wound care/Tissue Viability.
Qualifications
Essential
* Degree Level education.
* Teaching qualification / Mentorship 730/998 or equivalent.
Desirable
* Research experience.
* Audit experience.
Statutory Registration
Essential
* Registered General Nurse Level 1 with valid current NMC registration.
Experience
Essential
* Post-registration experience in a clinical setting.
* Experience undertaking audits.
* Experience of data analysis.
* Good working knowledge of tissue viability in an acute hospital setting as well as a community setting.
* Experience with topical negative pressure, wound debridement, larvae therapy, and complex wound management.
Desirable
* Administrative and IT skills.
* Experience as a Tissue Viability nurse or experience as a Tissue Viability link nurse (WREN).
* Experience of report writing.
* Experience delivering presentations.
Special Requirements
Essential
* To work autonomously and travel across sites.
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
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