The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
We are looking for a knowledgeable and committed Tissue Viability Nurse to join the Tissue Viability and Leg Ulcer Service. In this role as a Tissue Viability Nurse, you will be responsible for the management and delivery of care to patients with pressure ulcers, leg ulcers and other complex wounds. You would also be providing teaching and advice.
This position requires a passionate advocate for patient-centred care. You will be an advocate for supporting the development and implementation of evidence based best practices, and fundamentals of care by empowering patients and healthcare professionals with knowledge and expertise in Tissue Viability.
This position will support the delivery of the Tissue Viability strategy and is therefore an exciting opportunity for you to make a real difference for patients with complex wounds. The role will develop you further as a clinical specialist in this field, so if you are passionate about wound care, preventative strategies and teaching, we encourage you to apply for this post.
Main duties of the job
1. Act as a specialist resource in all aspects of Tissue Viability for patients, carers, peers, the multi-professional team and Tissue Viability Links.
2. Demonstrate autonomous practice in the evaluation and implementation of appropriate and safe wound care management plans for patients.
3. Possess effective teaching skills to deliver training sessions to all levels of staff to ensure that specialist education and training needs are met across the Trust.
4. Support the Tissue Viability Nurse Specialists with the management of patient referrals to the Tissue Viability Service.
5. In conjunction with the Tissue Viability Nurse Specialists review current treatments, resources use and monitor the outcomes and cost effectiveness of care provision.
6. Contribute to the implementation of the Tissue Viability strategy which includes the Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Leg Ulcer Strategies.
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience as key contributor to pressure ulcer prevention.
* Experience of teaching / training within a hospital setting.
* Evidence of continued CPD.
* Experience of tissue viability role at band 6 level.
Qualification and skills
* Registration with NMC part 1.
* Excellent communication skills verbal and non-verbal.
* Use and knowledge of digital platforms and IT systems.
* Evidence of skills and ability to deputise within a service.
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.
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust offers a salary of £37,338 to £44,962 per annum plus a 5% high cost area supplement.
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