Job summary
In collaboration with the other members of the IPC and Tissue Viability Nursing Team, the post holder will provide clinical expertise and demonstrate a sound understanding of infection prevention and control, wound management and tissue viability (TV). This will include the identification, assessment, treatment and management of patients who require specialist input to their care.
**Please note that we have no access to OSCE support courses, and nurses pending registration are welcome to apply but must be able toevidencethat they have satisfied the NMC Objective Structured Clinical Examination Test of Competence**
Main duties of the job
The postholder will have a high visible presence in a variety of clinical areas. They will monitor and improve standards of care through providing specialist advice and guidance, supervision of practice, clinical audit, education and research, supporting professional colleagues through skilled professional leadership. They will assist and support the Lead TVN in the delivery of the TV strategies and ambitions.
The postholder will be required to work flexibly within the team structure to ensure that a comprehensive service is provided to the Trust and when necessary, will act up or deputise for the Lead TV Nurse. They will actively contribute to clinical governance processes and meetings within the service which will be aligned to compliance with the Health and Social Care Act (2008).
As an NMC registered nurse educated to degree level, the post holder will ensure high professional standards of nursing practice and clinical excellence in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and embody the Trust values and standards, keeping the patient central in all aspects of care.
About us
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH)is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.
In the National Staff Survey, 74% of our staff would recommend the Trust as a place to work and 92% would recommend the hospital to a friend or relative for treatment.
Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities.
RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To deliver excellent, evidenced-based clinical practice, and to provide clinical knowledge, training, advice and support to all healthcare staff, patients, visitors and non-Trust staff working within the Trust regarding all areas of TV.
To work with the Lead TV Nurse to maintain high standards of Infection Prevention and Control and wound management in the Trust. This includes regularly working clinically within the ward and outpatient areas to provide TV support to staff to promote safe clinical practice.
To develop new initiatives, guidelines, and implement current government policy relating to TV to ensure a consistent quality improvement cycle is maintained to meet the requirements of clinical guidelines, regulatory requirements, and Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards.
To assist in the updating of Trust policies and guidance as required and delegated by the Lead TVN.
Monitor, investigate and follow up on TV events reported via the Datix system, including serious events.
Perform a variety of clinical duties including ward and classroom-based training, positive role modelling and lead and participate in TV quality improvement projects.
Lead on and contribute to individual case reviews concerning TV in line with PSIRF. Analyse findings from these investigations, make and lead on implementing recommendations.
Develop and deliver a planned programme of surveillance and audit compliance with guidelines and standards, promote surveillance within the Trust, plan and oversee the collection and submission of data within specified timeframes.
To undertake project and research work, enhancing the provision of TV and surveillance through data analysis, pattern recognition and produce detailed reports as required for assurance purposes.
To assist with the interpretation of microbiology results and ensure liaison between the appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes including using clinical judgement and expert knowledge to assess patients surgical wound sites for infection.
To attend, and lead on TV link meetings and disseminate relevant information.
To manage the development and implementation of TV competency assessments for staff.
To manage spreadsheets, data and reports on all TV related issues, maintaining accurate, timely and legible records/documentation in accordance with the Trust and NMC guidelines and requirements (both paper format and digital).
Plan, organise and lead educational initiatives and events to raise awareness of TV issues.
Contribute to and deliver Trust-wide education sessions e.g. Trust Induction and study days and deliver focussed and bespoke specialised teaching programmes.
Maintain a high standard of professional behaviour, and role model the Trusts Values and Standards and act professionally at all times in line with the NMC Code.
Promote and foster positive relationships on behalf of the IPC/TV Team with all grades of staff within the Trust, maintaining professional boundaries and standards at all times.
Actively and effectively communicate specific information relating to the IPC/TV with colleagues within the Team and Trust departments and Units.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To deliver excellent, evidenced-based clinical practice, and to provide clinical knowledge, training, advice and support to all healthcare staff, patients, visitors and non-Trust staff working within the Trust regarding all areas of TV.
To work with the Lead TV Nurse to maintain high standards of Infection Prevention and Control and wound management in the Trust. This includes regularly working clinically within the ward and outpatient areas to provide TV support to staff to promote safe clinical practice.
To develop new initiatives, guidelines, and implement current government policy relating to TV to ensure a consistent quality improvement cycle is maintained to meet the requirements of clinical guidelines, regulatory requirements, and Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards.
To assist in the updating of Trust policies and guidance as required and delegated by the Lead TVN.
Monitor, investigate and follow up on TV events reported via the Datix system, including serious events.
Perform a variety of clinical duties including ward and classroom-based training, positive role modelling and lead and participate in TV quality improvement projects.
Lead on and contribute to individual case reviews concerning TV in line with PSIRF. Analyse findings from these investigations, make and lead on implementing recommendations.
Develop and deliver a planned programme of surveillance and audit compliance with guidelines and standards, promote surveillance within the Trust, plan and oversee the collection and submission of data within specified timeframes.
To undertake project and research work, enhancing the provision of TV and surveillance through data analysis, pattern recognition and produce detailed reports as required for assurance purposes.
To assist with the interpretation of microbiology results and ensure liaison between the appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes including using clinical judgement and expert knowledge to assess patients surgical wound sites for infection.
To attend, and lead on TV link meetings and disseminate relevant information.
To manage the development and implementation of TV competency assessments for staff.
To manage spreadsheets, data and reports on all TV related issues, maintaining accurate, timely and legible records/documentation in accordance with the Trust and NMC guidelines and requirements (both paper format and digital).
Plan, organise and lead educational initiatives and events to raise awareness of TV issues.
Contribute to and deliver Trust-wide education sessions e.g. Trust Induction and study days and deliver focussed and bespoke specialised teaching programmes.
Maintain a high standard of professional behaviour, and role model the Trusts Values and Standards and act professionally at all times in line with the NMC Code.
Promote and foster positive relationships on behalf of the IPC/TV Team with all grades of staff within the Trust, maintaining professional boundaries and standards at all times.
Actively and effectively communicate specific information relating to the IPC/TV with colleagues within the Team and Trust departments and Units.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Evidence of strong and substantial leadership with a proven record of motivating staff
- Proven interest in TV
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification related to TV
- Health & Safety Qualification
- Educated to degree level
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work in part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to meet deadlines and targets
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to motivate and drive others
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work in part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to meet deadlines and targets
Desirable
- Undertaken additional specialised study to support practice
- Evidence of publications
- Working at senior level
Knowledge
Essential
- High level of communication skills and ability to work within a team
- Knowledge and understanding of infection prevention and control, issues in an acute trust setting
- Ability to produce clear and concise written material, including data analysis using appropriate IT packages such as Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Articulate & knowledgeable of skills needed to deliver high standard of care
- Evidence of the ability to confront and manage challenging issues taking a problem-solving
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Conversant with professional nursing issues
- Ability to teach and train staff at all levels Desirable criteria Maximum score 6
Desirable
- Understanding of the principles of statistics.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Friendly - patients, colleagues, public are always put at ease and made welcome
- Excellence - ensure the care we deliver has great outcomes for patients
- Caring - put the patient first and be considerate of their needs
- Professional - apply high professional standards to your role
- Respect - for patients and each other
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisation skills
- Time management skills
- Ability to work flexibly
Desirable
- Participation in Leadership programme
- Project management skills
- Full drivers licence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Evidence of strong and substantial leadership with a proven record of motivating staff
- Proven interest in TV
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification related to TV
- Health & Safety Qualification
- Educated to degree level
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work in part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to meet deadlines and targets
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to motivate and drive others
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work in part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to meet deadlines and targets
Desirable
- Undertaken additional specialised study to support practice
- Evidence of publications
- Working at senior level
Knowledge
Essential
- High level of communication skills and ability to work within a team
- Knowledge and understanding of infection prevention and control, issues in an acute trust setting
- Ability to produce clear and concise written material, including data analysis using appropriate IT packages such as Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Articulate & knowledgeable of skills needed to deliver high standard of care
- Evidence of the ability to confront and manage challenging issues taking a problem-solving
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Conversant with professional nursing issues
- Ability to teach and train staff at all levels Desirable criteria Maximum score 6
Desirable
- Understanding of the principles of statistics.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Friendly - patients, colleagues, public are always put at ease and made welcome
- Excellence - ensure the care we deliver has great outcomes for patients
- Caring - put the patient first and be considerate of their needs
- Professional - apply high professional standards to your role
- Respect - for patients and each other
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisation skills
- Time management skills
- Ability to work flexibly
Desirable
- Participation in Leadership programme
- Project management skills
- Full drivers licence
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.
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.
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
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital
Twmpath Lane
Gobowen
SY10 7AG
Employer's website
https://www.rjah.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
