Tissue Viability Specialist Nurse
- NHS
- Full Time
- Darlington
- 37338.00 - 44962.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
Due to staff movement within the Acute Tissue Viability Service we have an exciting and rare opportunity for a Band 6 Tissue Viability Specialist Nurse to join us on a full time basis.The successful candidate will work as part of the existing Acute Tissue viability team as a Clinical 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 Nurse, Link Nurse or WREN and recognised qualification in woundcare would be beneficial
The post holder will be required to cover the service across CDDFT region.
Please contact Bethan Dennis, Tissue Viability Acute Team lead on 01325 743179 / 07557243745
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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 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:
Participate in the development of nursing practice within Tissue viability and contribute to the body of nursing knowledge
Take a lead role facilitating the planning and evaluation of care for a designated group of patients
Provide specialist education and training incorporting best practice, national and local reccomendations in relation to wound care
Support CDDFT in validating Pressure Ulcer prevelance
Deliver expertise in triage, wound assessment and planning of care to ensure patients with more complex wounds are reviewed in a timely manner
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
We are unable to sponsor roles that do not meet the minimum salary requirements. please check the UK immigration skilled worker rules for information
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job responsibilities
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
To be eligible for Health and Care Worker visa sponsorship you will usually need to be paid at least £25,600 per year
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
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
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
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 Be able to utilise critical reflection 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.
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered General Nurse Level 1 with valid current NMC registration
Special Requirements
Essential
- To work autonamously and travel across sites
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.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree Level education Teaching qualification / Mentorship/ practice educator 730/998 or equivalent
Desirable
- Research experience
- Audit experience
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
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
