Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time Tissue Viability Specialist Nurse based in Brent. A vacancy has been generated due to promotion and the successful post holder will provide assessment and advice relating to complex wound care management.
Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust is responsible for delivering Community Adult Services across Brent.
It is an exciting time to join out Brent Tissue Viability Specialist Nursing Service as we continue to build upon existing models and introduce new ways of working.
Our transformation plan over the next 12 months will include further integration with primary care, planned and unplanned care models and a greater emphasis on population health.
Main duties of the job
We require a Tissue Viability Specialist Nurse with experience of working with adults' patients managing complex wounds.
You must be keen to learn and to develop your assessment and treatment skills and knowledge.
You must be well organised with good communication skills.
Being a team player who can work as part of a multidisciplinary team is also essential to this role as well operate autonomously.
About us
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
1. A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
2. Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
3. Flexible working options
4. Annual travel card loan
5. Training, support and development in your career
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to job description, personal specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
6. Registered Nurse with current UK NMC registration
7. Leg Ulcer management / Tissue Viability or Equivalent
Desirable
8. Teaching and training
9. Ability to work with and lead others across profession
10. Community nursing qualification experience of working in primary care
Experience
Essential
11. Significant post graduate
12. Experience in Tissue Viability
13. Evaluation and audit experience
Desirable
14. Experience in undertaking research application of research to practice
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
15. Advanced nursing skills in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patients with Tissue Viability needs
16. Experience in working with patients and professionals to prevent and Treat pressure ulcers
17. Experience in working with patients and professional in leg ulcer management
18. Ability to organise and motivate self and others
19. Independent decision making with appropriate reference to others
20. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms
21. A record of personal/professional development that shows progression
22. Critical appraisal
23. Working knowledge of present NHS policies and direction
24. Understanding current issues and challenges within health care delivery in Inner London and in the wider NHS
25. Some knowledge and understanding of quality improvement, clinical governance principles application in clinical setting
26. Experience of Microsoft office
Desirable
27. Evidence of involvement in benchmarking, testing services
Other
Essential
28. Knowledge of Data protection Health & Safety Equal Opportunities Legislation
Desirable
29. Tissue Viability CPD