Tissue Viability Nurse

Job summary

Pioneer WHLC is excited to announce that we are recruiting for the posts of:

Nurses / Tissue Viability Nurses / Lymphoedema Nurses

You will become a member of a team who achieveoutstanding results for their patients.

We are committed to delivering the highest standards and adding to theexpertise of the fields we operate in via research.

You may either have an interest in or have experiencewith treating wounds and lymphoedema. We provide an intensive inductiontraining programme for wound healing, a formal qualification in lymphoedema andare committed to supporting further education at Masters level.

We have a clear pathway of staff development fromNurse to Nurse Specialist level and continuous progression opportunities.

Agenda for Change Bands: 5-6

Full Time / Part Time

The successful candidatemust have a driving licence and access to a car

Specialty:

Wound Healing and Lymphoedema

Areas of work:

To cover Ambulatory Clinics across West Sussex(Horsham, Crawley,

Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill and East Grinstead)

Main duties of the job

Clinical

Perform complex holistic wound assessments following referral from healthcare professionals. Plan, implement and evaluate specialist care with patients and carers using diagnostic tests/equipment where appropriate Doppler and full vascular assessments.

Be able to demonstrate/obtain advanced clinical skills such as conducting full vascular assessments including differential diagnosis.

To support triaging of clinical assessments and care planning via telemedicine for patients as appropriate.

Respect peoples dignity, wishes and beliefs; involve them in shared decision-making and obtain their consent before undertaking procedures.

Promote a patient focused multidisciplinary approach to care in collaboration with carers, health care professionals and other agencies

To work according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines as the Lead clinician for a defined group of patients.

Communication Core Dimension

Use communication skills in order to convey complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers and other staff, overcoming any barriers to understanding and providing support during distressing or emotional events.

Maintain professional boundaries and working relationships with patients and colleagues.

To act as patient/staff advocate through the application of ethical, legal and professional knowledge and skills.

Educate patients and their carer(s) as required where a need has been identified.

About us

Benefits include:

Generous Pension

Income Protection Scheme

Occupational Health Support

Annual Leave aligned to NHS

Salary aligned to NHS Agendafor Change

Training, development and progression opportunities

Be part of a team committed to excellence for ourpatients and for our staff

Job description

Job responsibilities

This position requires an autonomous specialist lead in developing, co-ordinating, evaluating and managing the Lymphoedema and Tissue Viability Service. The post holder will use advanced clinical expertise combined with managerial and leadership responsibilities to improve patient care, ensure efficient operations and promote positive teamwork.

This role will also promote clinical excellence through the provision of consistent specialised care, skilled communication, evidence based practice and continuous professional development of staff.

The TVN will work collaboratively to implement audit processes and systems within Pioneer for the purpose of promoting clinically effective and continuously improving care. The role will drive and help to continually embed Pioneer's values; putting Patients First ; effective Communication ; invest in Staff Development ; strive for Excellence ; and advance practice through Research .

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Perform complex holistic wound assessments following referral from healthcare professionals. Implement care with patients and carers using diagnostic tests or equipment where appropriate Doppler and full vascular assessments.

Be able to demonstrate/obtain clinical skills such as conducting full vascular assessments including differential diagnosis.

To support triaging of clinical assessments and care planning via telemedicine for patients as appropriate.

Respect people's dignity, wishes and beliefs; involve them in shared decision making and obtain their consent before undertaking procedures.

Promote a patient focused multidisciplinary approach to care in collaboration with carers, health care professionals and other agencies.

To work according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines as the Lead clinician for a defined group of patients.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Ability to evidence ongoing registration/revalidation as a Registered General Nurse Ability to evidence relevant, recent and ongoing CPD/learning Willingness to learn and achieve in the field of Tissue Viability and Lymphoedema

Experience

Essential

Able to demonstrate relevant experience of working at NHS Band 5 or above, or equivalent Able to demonstrate experience in providing wound care

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