Clinical Nurse Specialist - Tissue Viability
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Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated Tissue Viability Team in Bridgewater. You will lead in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of tissue viability services across Bridgewater. You will provide expert advice and clinical practice to all service users and work in collaboration with clinical colleagues to develop services and improve the quality of care delivered. You will work with your TVN Colleagues to lead development of clinical guidelines and evaluate research and transfer innovations across the trust.
Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated Tissue Viability Team in Bridgewater. You will lead in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of tissue viability services across Bridgewater. You will provide expert advice and clinical practice to all service users and work in collaboration with clinical colleagues to develop services and improve the quality of care delivered. You will work with your TVN Colleagues to lead development of clinical guidelines and evaluate research and transfer innovations across the trust.
Main duties of the job
You will act as a TVN resource for the population of Warrington and Halton. You will Ensure the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources; make recommendations regarding supplies and equipment.
You will monitor health, safety and security of self and others and promote best practice in the clinical area.
You will lead/participate in the development and implementation of new services within the Trust to improve the patient journey.
Your role will include the evaluation of service delivery, identifying areas for improvement and initiate change.
With the team you will develop and review policies, procedures and guidelines relevant to own area of work.
Your role will include establishing effective networks both locally and nationally promoting and embracing best practice
About Us
Flexible working will be considered for all roles.
Unfortunately, we do not hold a sponsor licence for working Visas.
At Bridgewater, our PEOPLE values shape how we deliver our NHS services in your local community.
They help us deliver our mission to improve local health and promote wellbeing in the communities we serve.
After all, values are about people and they were created in partnership with our staff to reflect what they felt was important to them
Here at Bridgewater our shared values flow through the organisation.
P- Person-centred-We are passionate about individual needs and promote independence in the healthcare we provide..
E- Empowered- We empower our people and encourage new ideas to deliver and create improvements in community care.
O- Open and Honest -We behave in a way that develops relationships based on trust, openness, honesty and respect.
P- Professional-We support our people, so everyone has the right skills and training to deliver outstanding patient care.
L- Locally Lead -We are always learning about our communities and show great pride in being a local provider of health and care.
E- Efficient -We use our resources wisely to provide sustainable and value for money healthcare for our patients.
Details
Date posted
04 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9835-HA25-032
Job locations
HCRC
Caldwell Road
Widnes
Cheshire
WA8 7GD
Job Description
Job responsibilities
You will act as a resource to the DN service supporting the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of evidenced-based nursing care.
You will work with TVN colleagues to lead the development of clinical services within the specialist field.
You will participate in service development and implementation of change.
You will evaluate research data and transfer relevant innovations across the borough.
Your role will be a Tissue Viability resource for the population of Warrington.
Please see the full job description attached as a seperate document.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
You will act as a resource to the DN service supporting the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of evidenced-based nursing care.
You will work with TVN colleagues to lead the development of clinical services within the specialist field.
You will participate in service development and implementation of change.
You will evaluate research data and transfer relevant innovations across the borough.
Your role will be a Tissue Viability resource for the population of Warrington.
Please see the full job description attached as a seperate document.
Person Specification
Sponsorship
Essential
* Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable)
Relationships
Essential
* If you are related to a director, or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship.
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered General Nurse
* Post-registration training in specialist field
* Degree/ or working towards a degree
Desirable
* Previous experience of working within the speciality
Experience
Essential
* Significant Demonstratable post-registration experience
* Broad range of Tissue Viability experience
* Evidence of multi-agency working
* Awareness and understanding of current developments in Tissue Viability
Desirable
* Leadership experience of managing a team or service
* Nurse prescribing
* Community experience
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
* Leadership skills
* Able to lead a defined project
* Able to analyse data and provide written reports.
* Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
* Effective written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to communicate with a wide range of people
* Policy/protocol development
* Knowledge of Tissue Viability recommendations and guidelines
* Good understanding of clinical governance
* Ability to communicate unpleasant/sensitive information to patients in a variety of settings.
* Education and training of staff and students
Desirable
* Presentation skills
* Audit skills
* Participation in a clinical governance agenda
* IT skills
* Ability to lead a project
* Change management skills
Job Specific Requirements
Essential
* The ability to travel independently across the Trust
* The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
Person Specification
Sponsorship
Essential
* The ability to travel independently across the Trust
* The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
HCRC
Caldwell Road
Widnes
Cheshire
WA8 7GD
Employer's website
http://bridgewater.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
HCRC
Caldwell Road
Widnes
Cheshire
WA8 7GD
Employer's website
http://bridgewater.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
* Industries
Hospitals
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