Job summary An exciting opportunity is available for an enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurse to join the Tissue Viability Team in UHL. The Tissue Viability service provides advice and support on the management of complex wounds across the Trust. We work clinically together with ward-based staff to ensure the best outcomes for our patients and have a strong focus on education. A passion for the prevention of pressure ulceration and wound care is essential. We will support you to develop into an expert practitioner in Tissue Viability, such as providing opportunity for sharp debridement course and other relevant education. Main duties of the job Act as the clinical expert and professional resource to the patients and carers and multi-professional team. Manage own caseload, under the supervision of the specialist Sister. Work alongside Tissue Viability lead / other specialist nurses to ensure the development and delivery of a high quality service. Directly or indirectly influence all aspects of care and management of patients within the service/speciality. Deliver high quality, clinically effective care, and patient experience, utilising best practice and research, in collaboration with colleagues in everyday practice. Act as a role model and clinical resource demonstrating high standards of care and providing clinical leadership in the specialist area. Support the development and delivery of a programme of practice and professional development for staff within the speciality. About us Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals: high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all: we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve. About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/ Date posted 20 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 358-6671465-COR-RC Job locations UHL Leicester LE15WW Job description Job responsibilities KEY RESULT AREAS Patient Care, Clinical expertise and case management 1.1 Manage a delegated caseload of patients, as appropriate within the speciality, delivering individualised and personalised direct patient care. 1.2 Provide clinical expertise, specialist advice and support across the whole spectrum of the service. 1.3 Adopt a range of the Chief Nursing Officer 10 key roles appropriate to client group in order to improve and streamline patient care and patient experience. 1.4 Demonstrate in depth specialist knowledge, skills and innovative practice in the specialist area, ensuring the delivery of appropriate evidence based care. 1.5 Support, assist and encourage the multi-disciplinary team in resolving complex patient problems, by the provision of new and innovative models of case management. 1.6 Demonstrate appropriate expert practice and specialist advice in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. This will necessitate high levels of autonomy and advocacy. Patient and public involvement and experience 2.1 Promote the philosophy of patient centred care and establish and maintain a supportive relationship with the patient and their family at all times. 2.2 Promote patient and public involvement and enhancing their experience by supporting and implementing new initiatives relating to patient centred care. 2.3 Raise the profile of patient and public involvement by embedding this within own sphere of practice. 3. Promote and establish effective team working and communication 3.1 Take responsibility for ensuring effective communication between all service providers within the speciality. 3.2 Establish and maintain good positive working relationships with the Heads of Nursing, Sister / Charge Nurse and their teams, Education and Practice Development Leads, Matrons, relevant Clinicians and General Mangers. 3.3 In collaboration with the Education and Practice Development Teams / Clinical Managers, develop and promote working partnerships between the Trust and academic staff at local Universities involved in the provision of nursing and multi professional programmes of education. 3.4 Actively participate in local, national and international networking to maintain and develop expert level of knowledge in the speciality. 3.5 Ensure that the importance and implications of education, research, and ideas are raised in appropriate forums. 4. Education,training and practice development 4.1 Provide specialist education and training to all members of the clinical team and nursing staff within all clinical areas in collaboration with the Education and Practice Development Leads. 4.2 Actively participate in personal development through appraisal and Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) development plans. 4.3 Work with the Education and Practice Development Leads to ensure that specialist education and training meets the needs of the service, multi-professional clinical teams, patients and carers. 4.4 Demonstrate continuous evaluation of practice and make changes where appropriate, within the defined speciality. 4.5 Use Education forums and Networks proactively sharing good practice and innovation with others. 4.6 Liaise with other groups and assist with the delivery of multi professional and interprofessional learning. 4.7 Provide specialist education teaching, learning and mentoring for pre and post registration students when required and actively contribute to the delivery of the Universities curriculum. Please read the job description for full details Job description Job responsibilities KEY RESULT AREAS Patient Care, Clinical expertise and case management 1.1 Manage a delegated caseload of patients, as appropriate within the speciality, delivering individualised and personalised direct patient care. 1.2 Provide clinical expertise, specialist advice and support across the whole spectrum of the service. 1.3 Adopt a range of the Chief Nursing Officer 10 key roles appropriate to client group in order to improve and streamline patient care and patient experience. 1.4 Demonstrate in depth specialist knowledge, skills and innovative practice in the specialist area, ensuring the delivery of appropriate evidence based care. 1.5 Support, assist and encourage the multi-disciplinary team in resolving complex patient problems, by the provision of new and innovative models of case management. 1.6 Demonstrate appropriate expert practice and specialist advice in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. This will necessitate high levels of autonomy and advocacy. Patient and public involvement and experience 2.1 Promote the philosophy of patient centred care and establish and maintain a supportive relationship with the patient and their family at all times. 2.2 Promote patient and public involvement and enhancing their experience by supporting and implementing new initiatives relating to patient centred care. 2.3 Raise the profile of patient and public involvement by embedding this within own sphere of practice. 3. Promote and establish effective team working and communication 3.1 Take responsibility for ensuring effective communication between all service providers within the speciality. 3.2 Establish and maintain good positive working relationships with the Heads of Nursing, Sister / Charge Nurse and their teams, Education and Practice Development Leads, Matrons, relevant Clinicians and General Mangers. 3.3 In collaboration with the Education and Practice Development Teams / Clinical Managers, develop and promote working partnerships between the Trust and academic staff at local Universities involved in the provision of nursing and multi professional programmes of education. 3.4 Actively participate in local, national and international networking to maintain and develop expert level of knowledge in the speciality. 3.5 Ensure that the importance and implications of education, research, and ideas are raised in appropriate forums. 4. Education,training and practice development 4.1 Provide specialist education and training to all members of the clinical team and nursing staff within all clinical areas in collaboration with the Education and Practice Development Leads. 4.2 Actively participate in personal development through appraisal and Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) development plans. 4.3 Work with the Education and Practice Development Leads to ensure that specialist education and training meets the needs of the service, multi-professional clinical teams, patients and carers. 4.4 Demonstrate continuous evaluation of practice and make changes where appropriate, within the defined speciality. 4.5 Use Education forums and Networks proactively sharing good practice and innovation with others. 4.6 Liaise with other groups and assist with the delivery of multi professional and interprofessional learning. 4.7 Provide specialist education teaching, learning and mentoring for pre and post registration students when required and actively contribute to the delivery of the Universities curriculum. Please read the job description for full details Person Specification Interest / experience in Tissue Viability Essential Evidence of TV link role Desirable Tissue Viability course Audit experience Essential Has taken part in audit Desirable Knowledge of audit Evidence of innovation in workplace / change management Essential Has led / been involved in QI project Desirable Completion of QI course Good standards of written and spoken english Essential Well written, clear application form Use of electronic device/software Essential Confident and competent to use a range of electronic devices and systems Desirable Previous experience using Microsoft Office and NerveCentre Person Specification Interest / experience in Tissue Viability Essential Evidence of TV link role Desirable Tissue Viability course Audit experience Essential Has taken part in audit Desirable Knowledge of audit Evidence of innovation in workplace / change management Essential Has led / been involved in QI project Desirable Completion of QI course Good standards of written and spoken english Essential Well written, clear application form Use of electronic device/software Essential Confident and competent to use a range of electronic devices and systems Desirable Previous experience using Microsoft Office and NerveCentre 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 University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Address UHL Leicester LE15WW Employer's website https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)