To review the current use of pressure relieving support surfaces and wound care modalities in order to ensure their use is cost effective. Main duties and responsibilities Work as a Senior Nurse within the NMC Code of Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice. Participate in the planning and delivery of Tissue Viability services within MKUH working collaboratively with members of all care groups and Infection Prevention and Control to improve the Health and Safety issues in Tissue Viability, in particular work towards the reduction of New pressure ulcers / wound infection rates. Education and Training Identify training and education requirements and to develop training and education programmes to promote best practice in Tissue Viability within the Trust. To review and update training and education packages at least annually in line with National agendas. Patient Care Provide patients and relatives/carers with information on pressure relieving and wound care products and provisions. This should be in a number of different formats to ensure that patients and carers understand the information they are being provided with. Assess patients suitability and appropriate usage of pressure relieving equipment. Clinical Governance To collate data regarding pressure ulcer incidence from all clinical areas To provide statistical reports for various forums (Corporate, Divisional and Trust Board) using various computer software packages. Communication Demonstrates and establishes a relationship of Trust with patients carers and families. Demonstrates expertise when dealing with complex patients with comorbidities and their families who require new skills to live with a chronic condition. Resource Management Responsible for appropriate wound care and pressure relieving products to be purchased in liaison with the Procurement team. Responsible for providing product feedback on wound care and pressure relieving products. Please refer to the Job Description for further details