Community Tissue Viability Nurse
4 weeks ago
Job Overview
An exceptional opportunity is available for a skilled Band 6 nurse to join a dedicated Tissue Viability team.
We seek a passionate and experienced nurse, working part-time, to assist the Tissue Viability Nurse Specialists in delivering high-quality, evidence-based wound care guidance and education to patients and healthcare staff within the designated regions.
Key Responsibilities
Your role will involve supporting community teams, inpatient units, and primary healthcare professionals in managing patients with intricate and/or chronic wounds, including pressure ulcers and leg ulcers. This is aimed at ensuring outstanding care is provided at the community level.
As a Tissue Viability Nurse, you will contribute to the creation and implementation of the tissue viability educational program for healthcare personnel engaged in wound and skin care within the local health framework. This will encompass formal group training, facilitating TVN link nurse sessions, and providing one-on-one training for staff, patients, and their families.
You will collaborate with the broader Sussex Community Foundation Trust to advocate for best practices and continuous service enhancement that addresses the wound care requirements of the community. When required, you will act in place of the Band 7 Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist and participate in Trust-wide tissue viability initiatives.
About Our Organization
We are the primary provider of NHS community services across the region, with a workforce of 6,000 dedicated staff serving a diverse population, delivering essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to individuals of all ages.
Our Trust's vision is to deliver exceptional care at the community's core, assisting individuals in planning, managing, and adapting to health changes while minimizing avoidable hospital admissions and reducing the duration of hospital stays.
We offer a range of opportunities across various services, including medical, clinical, support, and corporate roles.
Why Join Us?
- Positive feedback from the NHS Staff Survey, highlighting our commitment to compassionate culture and staff wellbeing.
- Diverse working environments, including patients' homes and community hospitals.
- Flexible working arrangements, including part-time, flexible hours, and retirement options.
- Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities.
- Access to research initiatives.
- Affordable workplace nurseries in various locations.
- Active staff networks promoting diversity and inclusion.
- Recognized as a Disability Confident Leader, dedicated to fostering inclusive workplaces.
- Veteran Aware Trust, accredited by the Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance.
- Beautiful location with convenient access to natural landscapes.
- A wide array of benefits and discounts available for NHS staff.
Job Responsibilities
You will be responsible for assisting community teams, inpatient units, and primary healthcare staff in managing patients with complex and/or chronic wounds, including pressure ulcers and leg ulcers. This will be achieved with the shared aim of promoting excellent care at the heart of the community.
As the Tissue Viability Nurse, you will assist with the development and participate in the delivery of the tissue viability educational programme to health care personnel involved with wound care and skin care within the local health economy. This will include formal group training, facilitating TVN Forum sessions and one-to-one training of staff, patients, and relatives.
You will also be working as part of the wider Sussex Community Foundation Trust to promote best practice and ongoing service development that is responsive to the wound care needs of the area the service provides. When necessary, you will deputise for the Band 7 Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist nurse and work as part of the wider SCFT TVN team on Trust-wide tissue viability related projects.
Qualifications and Professional Registration
Essential
- Registered nurse qualification / degree or diploma
- NMC registration
- ENB 998 or equivalent mentorship qualification
Desirable
- Leg Ulcer Management Module or Complex wound or Tissue Viability module or working towards
- Evidence of a range of clinical competencies
Experience
Essential
- 2 years of post-registration experience
- Up-to-date competencies in Doppler ABPI and compression bandaging
Desirable
- Experience working in a community setting is desirable
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Strong numeracy and literacy skills
- Effective communication and negotiation skills
- Demonstrated competency in a range of clinical skills, including wound management and compression bandaging
- Knowledge of current local policies regarding wound, leg ulcer, and pressure ulcer management
- Ability to promote independence and choice in patient care
- Familiarity with SystmOne and mobile working; IT literate or willing to achieve within an agreed period
- Understanding of Clinical Governance, clinical audit, and professional codes of conduct
- Ability to recognize and respect the boundaries of the role
Desirable
- Motivational interviewing skills
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to reflect and learn from experiences
- Commitment to lifelong learning and professional development
- Ability to identify challenges and collaborate with others to find solutions
- High level of self-awareness and willingness to address personal limitations
- Capability to travel to various sites
- Valid driver's license
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