Tissue Viability Sister

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

The Tissue Viability team at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) are delighted to be able to offer a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic, confident individual that has a focus on skin integrity and wound care to join our Tissue Viability team who deliver support for staff with the management of all wounds. You would be an innovative and inspirational nurse who has a passion for teaching, supporting and guiding staff, and providing high levels of care for patients. You will be working as part of the team with full support but developing skills to enable you to manage your own case load of patients'.

UHS offers fantastic training and development giving you the best possible opportunities to achieve the career you want. Development of our staff is central to the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care. We can offer opportunities to develop within a supportive environment, and our staff survey results reflect our commitment to facilitate your career progression

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service

Job description

Job responsibilities

1st Level Registered nurse, First degree or equivalent with Evidence of any post-qualification study in wound care.Experience in the NHS healthcare setting in a clinical positionTo possess a sound understanding of Tissue ViabilityArticulate communication skills with the ability to network and build relationships at all levelsAble to work under pressure, is assertive but approachable

Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

Patient First Always Improving Working Together

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register Degree qualification, 120 credits at L6 or possess an equivalent knowledge to be assessed through evidence of relevant specialist training, experience or portfolio Significant post registration experience / qualification / training, including experience and knowledge within relevant speciality Completion of all Band 5 (preceptorship) competencies Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice or evidence assessed to be of equivalent experience, demonstrating support to a range of learners in practice. Provide evidence of both supporting a range of learners in practice and supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice Extensive post registration experience within specialist area Knowledge of current issues within the acute health service. Understanding of personal accountability

Desirable

Change Management, clinical practice development. Multidisciplinary team working.

Skills and competencies

Essential

Ability to learn and assimilate information quickly Communication Critical thinking General IT skills Leadership Negotiation skills Organisational skills Prioritisation Teamwork Working under pressure

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