Band 6 Specialist Sister, Tissue Viability
Are you a dynamic individual looking for a new challenge and development? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Tissue Viability Team. This is an excellent opportunity for an energetic and motivated healthcare practitioner who has a genuine desire to deliver a high standard of care in all aspects of wound care.The role entails the assessment and management of patients who have pressure ulcers, leg ulcers and other complex wound care needs. The successful applicant must have experience in leg ulcer and pressure ulcer management and existing wound care skills. They will be expected to undertake audits and educational programmes to clinicians and patients.
The potential post holder needs to be a committed and confident individual who is conscientious, dynamic, pro-active and has excellent communication and organisational skills.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will report professionally to the Lead Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist and have an active role in all aspects of wound care management within the Trust, including leg ulcer management, pressure ulcer prevention and management, and complex surgical wounds.
They will be required to be actively involved with educational programmes, projects and audits within all aspects of tissue viability agenda.
They will be required to undertake triage duties and manage the service in the absence of the Lead Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist.
They will be expected to have a natural personal resilience to inspire and motivate staff.
They will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to delivery of our world class care values and governing objectives to both staff and patients.
The post holder will work collaboratively with colleagues in the tissue viability team and other colleagues across the Trust to facilitate high quality individualised care to patients
They are expected to work with minimal close supervision.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the topFor more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust
Person Specification
personal spec
* Mentorship/ preceptorship or equivalent teaching qualification
* 3 years post registration experience
* Experience in managing complex wounds
* Computer Literacy
* Wound management course and/or leg ulcer modules/relevant clinical experience
personal spec
* Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills with attention to detail
* Experience of MDT working
* Experience of implementing change in a clinical setting
* Knowledge of current advances in wound care, pressure ulcers and leg ulcer management
* An understanding of quality, clinical risk, clinical governance, national benchmarks and other professional issues
* Flexible approach to work
* Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines
* Knowledge of research & audit methodology
* Wound management course and/or leg ulcer modules/relevant clinical experience
knowledge of wound care
* An understanding of quality, clinical risk, clinical governance, national benchmarks and other professional issues
* Knowledge of research & audit methodology
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£44,485 to £52,521 a yearper annum inclusive of HCAS
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