Employer Provide CIC Employer type NHS Site Tissue Viability Braintree Community Hospital Town Braintree Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum Closing 19/05/2026 23:59
Job overview
The tissue viability support role would be working autonomously within the Tissue Viability Service to achieve person centred care.
The post-holder will work as part of the Tissue Viability team working under the direction of the Tissue Viability Nurses and Clinical Lead. He/she will assist in the co‑ordination of clinical practice and promotion of evidence‑based care to ensure the assessed need of the individual patients is met in the community and clinic. The post-holder will be expected to take continuing responsibility for patient care and will contribute to team development, audit and quality initiatives as required by Provide. The post holder must have the ability to establish good working relationships with all grades of staff and provide clinical support to professional staff throughout the organisation.
Main duties of the job
* Support the Tissue Viability Nurses/Lymphoedema Nurse in providing high quality care with patients who have compromised skin and lymphoedema which respects the patients’ privacy, dignity and religious and cultural beliefs.
* To work through a competency in developing skills in tissue viability/lymphoedema.
* Promote pressure ulcer prevention within the organisation.
* To assess and review patients in the leg ulcer/lymphoedema clinics and in the community and liaise with Senior Tissue Viability/Lymphoedema nurses in their care.
* Work in a flexible manner including clinics which may over run to meet the demand for the service.
* Maintain and promote a safe working environment for patients, visitors and staff, with particular reference to infection control and health and safety.
* Maintain and promote effective communication both within the multidisciplinary care team and with other colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors.
* Assist in the management and ensuring the appropriate stock levels are maintained.
* Ensure that repairs and replacements are ordered by appropriate reporting.
Person specification
* Meet Job Description Criteria.
* Have a full driving licence.
* Be a registered nurse.
* Have some wound care experience.
* Have experience in leg ulcer management.
* Have a passion for wound care and wanting to learn more.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Provide is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, proud to have LGBT+, Ethnic Minority and Men’s Networks. We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups. If you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply regardless of your background.
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