Tissue Viability Nurse

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Tissue Viability Support Nurse to cover maternity leave.

We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic about the field of Tissue Viability, wanting to improve their knowledge and make a difference for patients in the community and the Tissue Viability Nurse Team.

This is a part time post working hours a week

Please note the successful person will be be required to travel around the geographical area without the use of public transport.

Main duties of the job

To provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised programmes of care.

To deliver care without supervision.

To participate in the in-service training, preceptorship and mentorship of junior, post basic learners and students

To provide support to staff responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of TV care.

To identify a daily workload in the absence of the CNS

To provide TV support to staff taking responsibility as prime care provider for a group of patients

To promote confidence in our commitment to provide excellent compassionate patient care.

To maintain personal development.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live her. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification and Relevant Experience

Essential

Registered Nurse

Skills and Aptitude

Essential

Previous Tissue Viability experience. Awareness of speciality. Worked as a TV Link Nurse IT skills to include use of work, excel spreadsheets, email, internet access The post holder will demonstrate a history of interest in tissue viability

Knowledge and Abilities

Essential

The ability to work without direct supervision, yet as part of a team Current knowledge of developments in nursing and healthcare in general The ability to provide skilled, evidence based nursing care to a wide range of patients The ability to manage the caseload in the absence of a senior nurse, on a temporary basis Ability to deal with patients and carers who are under stress

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