NHS Scotland:
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Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)
Position:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pressure Ulcer Improvement Nurse based at University Hospital Crosshouse. This post is offered on a permanent basis.
Hours:
29.6 hours per week.
From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.
UK Driving Licence:
A UK driving licence is essential for this role.
What you will do:
Be accountable for leading, developing, implementing and evaluating an improvement plan for reduction of PU incidence within NHSAA.
Provide monthly incidence data for senior nurse managers and senior charge nurses, including grades of PU’s per ward/department.
Monitor PU incidence and provide support to areas where pressure ulcer incidence is high.
Lead, plan and develop strategies to support senior charge nurses in reduction of PU incidence within their areas using quality improvement methodology.
Provide high levels of advanced knowledge, advice and education in the area of PU management and prevention.
Undertake and maintain advanced tissue viability competencies.
Report to and provide specialist input/advice to appropriate groups and committees.
Work in partnership with the QI team to effectively manage change in order to implement organisational development around PU prevention and management and to achieve locally agreed strategies, objectives and improvement targets.
Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post:
* First level nurse with current NMC registration
* Educated to degree level with additional Masters level qualification or equivalent postgraduate experience in a relevant specialist field.
* Post graduate training and/or experience of continuing professional development within the specialist area of tissue viability/PU prevention.
* Specialist knowledge in a wider sphere of conditions associated with increased risk of pressure ulcer management and prevention.
* Evidence of teaching, QI education, coaching and mentoring skills.
* Knowledge of practical application of research and audit methods and clinical audit skills.
* Undertaken fundamental entry level Improvement Qualification (SIFs, AAIFs, ISF).
* Experience coordinating a QI project and contributing to its development and completion.
* Ability to network at all levels and across the organisational boundaries.
* Previous leadership experience and the ability to communicate well with peers and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
* Computer literate (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Internet and E Mail).
If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Jen Pennycook at jen.pennycook2@aapct.scot.nhs.uk, or alternatively on 07807 037266.
RIGHT TO WORK / CERTIFICATES OF SPONSORSHIP
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Imigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.
It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.
NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.
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