Job overview
This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.
We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:
* Cornwall Foundation Trust
* Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
* Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board
If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.
A post has arisen for a band 6 to work as part of the Tissue Viability Team. The successful candidate will work to enhance their tissue viability skills and provide assessment and support to the whole health community. We are looking for a registered nurse who is enthusiastic about the field of tissue viability, wanting to improve your knowledge and make a difference of patients in the community.
Previous Tissue Viability experience is essential. Location North and East Cornwall 22.5 hours per week.
Flexibility and working arrangements
At the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s job share, part time or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a ‘home’ office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Main duties of the job
The Tissue Viability Support Nurse will work in partnership with other members of Cornwall's Healthcare community, offering specialist assessment of patients, to promote an evidence-based approach to all aspects of Tissue Viability and Wound Repair assessment, treatment and management through the education, training and development of specialist skills for professional health care workers, raising awareness across all care sectors and the public domain.
To ensure that the patient safety agenda informs the management and development of the service including the use of root cause analysis and sharing of learning when such events occur.
Working for our organisation
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 5,000 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 10 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 here. 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full information of the roles and responsibilities of this role, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person specification
Education/Qualification and Relevant Experience
* BSc in Nursing or Equivalent
* Current professional registration (Registered Nurse Level 1) – NMC
* Substantial post grad experience
* Tissue Viability experience
* Evidence of working in with complex wounds
* Evidence of education or training in Tissue Viability or Wound Care
* Evidence of teaching individuals from a range of disciplines including: nursing, medicine, allied health professionals, and the general public
* Leadership
* Evidence of managing and improving the patient experience
Knowledge and abilities
* Knowledge on National/Local Tissue Viability initiatives, guidance and policies
* Articulates clear understanding of the Risk Factors implicated in the formation of pressure ulcers and risk assessment tools
* A sound and demonstrable knowledge of current practice and therapies in the care and prevention of pressure ulceration
* Articulates understanding of patient safety agenda and of the use of Root Cause Analysis
* Articulates understanding of managing clinical risk
Professional development opportunities
* Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management
* Protected CPD time for registered staff
* Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff
* Leadership and Management development programmes
* Coaching and mentoring opportunities
* A full clinical induction programme for operational skills
* Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staff
* A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff
Benefits
* Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues physical and mental health
* Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff
* Free DBS checks where required
* Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions
* Salary sacrifice car scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status.
Notice and interview
The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details.
Inclusive recruitment
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes and values individuals with lived experience of mental or physical ill health joining our workforce. We aspire to have a culture that develops, promotes and supports lived experience roles - throughout the organisation.
Health and background checks
Successful candidates will need occupational health to access their health records from current or previous employer to check the status of their inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses.
Information on sponsorship
If you need sponsorship, please check the requirements for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) on the gov.uk website to see if you're eligible before applying.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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