Tissue Viability Specialist Nurse
1 week ago
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Tissue ViabilitySpecialist Nurse post within the South Tyneside and Sunderland Tissue Viabilityservice. The service provides wound careadvice, support, assessments, education and training to both hospital sites,community nursing teams, hospices, practice nurses, GPs, residential andnursing homes.
The Trust aims to be recognised as one of the safesthealthcare organisations both nationally and internationally. Reducing theincidence of pressure ulcers which have developed in our care is one of ourpatient safety priorities within our Quality Strategy (2018-2025). In additionwound management is a widespread and often underestimated health problem in theUK and the effective management of wounds has been determined a nationalpriority with studies indicating that woundprevalence is set to increase due to increasing aging population overthe next 10 years.
Workingwithin the Tissue Viability Team, you will play a key role in providing specialist clinicaladvice and support to patients and clinical staff in relation to pressure ulcerprevention and wound management.
The tissue viabilityagenda is extensive and dynamic. This is an exciting opportunity for someone tojoin this established team and develop their clinical skills within thisspecialist field of nursing.
Main duties of the job
You will work under the direction and supervision of the SeniorSpecialist Nurses, Lead Nurse and Nurse Consultant within the Tissue Viabilityteam to provide Tissue Viability care, advice, support, education and trainingto patients, carers and staff. This isbased on knowledge of relevant evidence, current research, best practiceguidelines and tissue viability policies across the Trust.
Thesuccessful applicant will have a passion for improving patient care, enjoyproject work and understand the importance of good communication andevidence-based practice to improve patient safety, experience and clinicaleffectiveness.
Applicantsmust have a sound working knowledge and recent experience of general aspects oftissue viability. Completion of a tissue viability course or associated woundcare course is essential.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full duties of the role.
Demonstrate leadership, contributing towards a culture of patient safety and continuous improvement in line with the clinical governance framework. Be accountable for the planning and delivery of safe, effective and compassionate patient care in relation to dedicated pathways of care within the specialism Provide specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff within the Trust on the management and care of patients within the specialist area Take a lead role in the development of nursing staff in the field of tissue viability, through education and training. Play a key role in optimising complex treatment regimes, facilitating hospital discharge and preventing avoidable hospital admissions. Participate in research relevant to the needs of specialist area. Participate in service development within tissue viability across the Trust. Contribute towards the achievement of national and local standards/targets. Comply with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact. Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse) Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject, or evidence of working towards degree completion. Degree must be completed within 3 years of commencing post Mentorship certificate/ Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience Registered Mentor Tissue Viability course or associated wound care course Willing to complete Debridement course (to include sharp debridement)
Desirable
Debridement course (to include sharp debridement) Leg Ulcer Management course
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
Competent in the use of IT packages. Excellent communication skills Excellent time management skills Able to prioritise tasks and demonstrate flexibility Able to work with minimal supervision Able to make strategic judgements based on patient need. Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team Excellent assessment and analytical skills Ability to remain calm under pressure
Desirable
Audit experience Research skills
Experience
Essential
Significant post registration experience Evidence of innovation in practice Recent experience of having facilitated learning in practice Pressure ulcer prevention and management knowledge Service improvement /change/ project management experience
Desirable
Leadership course/Management experience Clinical teaching experience
Physical Skills
Essential
Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy/perform advanced Tissue Viability skills Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the role-
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