EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY
We are seeking expressions of interest for a 12-month fixed term/seconded post for a Lead Tissue Viability Nurse to cover maternity leave.
The role will have responsibility for Tissue Viability across both sites and involve cross-site working. It will involve working closely with all disciplines both internally and externally directly reporting to the Deputy Director of Nursing.
The Tissue Viability Team provides expert assessment and treatment for patients with a range of wound care issues.
The post holder will need to have completed a tissue viability module at degree or master’s level and be trained in conservative sharp debridement in order to act as a clinical role model within the team and provide support and guidance to any new staff joining.
This exciting and demanding role will be split between clinical and non-clinical work, and the candidate will be expected to adapt to changing priorities and demands.
Main duties of the job
To lead an evidence-based Tissue Viability Service across the organisation, striving to improve, maintain and monitor the quality of wound care through audit of practice, surveillance, education, and strategic planning. The post holder will undertake overall managerial responsibility for a defined service of Clinical Nurse Specialists/Specialist Practitioners. The post holder will work autonomously within their defined specialty and encompass the skills of advanced clinical assessment, examination, diagnosis, and treatment within an agreed scope of practice.
Working for your organisation
Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.
We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.
Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!
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