Job summary
12 month fixed term contract
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and experienced specialist nurse to join the Tissue Viability Team within the Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust.
We are seeking an individual who is experienced in the care of patients with a wide range of wounds/skin conditions. You will be reliable, organized, as well as being kind and compassionate. You will be self-motivated and able to work independently, as well as providing support and leadership to the junior members of the team.
We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, who will demonstrate a passion and enthusiasm for all things related to tissue viability; teaching and educating staff at all levels, within our organisation. You will be responsible for the assessment of patients with complex wounds/skin conditions and for the formulation of individualised treatment/management plans, as well as developing new Trust pathways and guidelines.
Main duties of the job
The following abilities /skills, attributes and experience are necessary for this post: Wide range of experience of caring for patients with wounds
Excellent communication skills both written & verbal
Ability to teach, supervise, motivate and develop junior staff
Relevant specialist qualification (e.g. tissue viability/wound care/leg ulcers)
Act as a lead/point of reference for staff regarding tissue viability issues.
Leadership experience in all forms and ability to influence others
Act as a clinical role model and expert and ensure highest quality care is given.
About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Freedom to act as an autonomous practitioner, managing a caseload of patients with highly complex and multiple needs, act as an effective role model for best practice (evidence-based), and lead in tissue viability, giving highly specialised clinical advice as necessary.
Utilise highly developed specialist knowledge and clinical assessment skills to examine, diagnose, treat and advise on the clinical management for patients with specialist clinical conditions and/or complex wounds. (This includes history taking, physical examination, Doppler assessment and the requesting of diagnostic procedures/clinical investigations, as clinically indicated).
To advise and support other clinical staff in the delivery of quality, holistic and individualised care plans in regard to tissue viability. Lead and assist with complex dressing procedures in the clinical areas and in the operating theatre, as required. Carry out conservative sharp wound debridement, as required.
To carry out assessment and triage of patients with complex vascular, dermatological or surgical problems to ensure patients are put on to the correct pathway and to make direct referrals to the appropriate specialist clinicians/teams.
To identify and participate in new initiatives, which will lead to demonstrable improvements for patients across the organisation, in relation to tissue viability/wounds.
To be responsible for ensuring that all patients/carers and staff have access to relevant up-to-date information regarding the prevention and management of pressure ulcers and of wound care treatments utilised.
To lead on and participate in the development of Trust-wide projects pertinent to tissue viability, e.g. Leg Ulcer Pathways, Pressure Ulcer Pathway. Interpretation and implementation of National Guidelines, ensuring best practice is adopted across the organisation.
To provide specialist advice to associated organisations, where appropriate.
To support senior ward managers and ward sisters and to develop their knowledge and understanding of wounds, pressure ulcer prevention and management. Attend and contribute to the Band 6/7 Sisters weekly Huddle, to the discussions on tissue viability and pressure ulcers.
To participate in the investigation process for serious incidents in relation to wounds/pressure ulcers and give highly specialised advice and support to Ward Managers and Matrons in relation to required changes to practice and the formulation of local ward action plans
Please see attached job description for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Freedom to act as an autonomous practitioner, managing a caseload of patients with highly complex and multiple needs, act as an effective role model for best practice (evidence-based), and lead in tissue viability, giving highly specialised clinical advice as necessary.
Utilise highly developed specialist knowledge and clinical assessment skills to examine, diagnose, treat and advise on the clinical management for patients with specialist clinical conditions and/or complex wounds. (This includes history taking, physical examination, Doppler assessment and the requesting of diagnostic procedures/clinical investigations, as clinically indicated).
To advise and support other clinical staff in the delivery of quality, holistic and individualised care plans in regard to tissue viability. Lead and assist with complex dressing procedures in the clinical areas and in the operating theatre, as required. Carry out conservative sharp wound debridement, as required.
To carry out assessment and triage of patients with complex vascular, dermatological or surgical problems to ensure patients are put on to the correct pathway and to make direct referrals to the appropriate specialist clinicians/teams.
To identify and participate in new initiatives, which will lead to demonstrable improvements for patients across the organisation, in relation to tissue viability/wounds.
To be responsible for ensuring that all patients/carers and staff have access to relevant up-to-date information regarding the prevention and management of pressure ulcers and of wound care treatments utilised.
To lead on and participate in the development of Trust-wide projects pertinent to tissue viability, e.g. Leg Ulcer Pathways, Pressure Ulcer Pathway. Interpretation and implementation of National Guidelines, ensuring best practice is adopted across the organisation.
To provide specialist advice to associated organisations, where appropriate.
To support senior ward managers and ward sisters and to develop their knowledge and understanding of wounds, pressure ulcer prevention and management. Attend and contribute to the Band 6/7 Sisters weekly Huddle, to the discussions on tissue viability and pressure ulcers.
To participate in the investigation process for serious incidents in relation to wounds/pressure ulcers and give highly specialised advice and support to Ward Managers and Matrons in relation to required changes to practice and the formulation of local ward action plans
Please see attached job description for further information.
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- BSc/1st degree (health related or equivalent qualification/training and experience).
- Your professional knowledge acquired at degree level will be supplemented by specialist training and experience working within the specialty and short courses equivalent to Masters level.
- Specialist post-graduate qualifications in tissue viability/wound care, leg ulcer management, dermatology and sharp debridement.
- Leadership course Teaching/Mentorship course
Desirable
- To have completed or working towards a Master's Degree
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Advanced clinical, managerial and leadership skills in the speciality.
- Proven listening / counselling skills with the ability to manage highly complex situations and appropriately deliver, sensitively, identified outcomes.
- Evidence of teaching skills, including teaching patients in how to manage their own conditions and raise awareness of their condition/s
- Ability to clinically lead and influence staff of all grades/professions.
- Demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to use advanced clinical skills for patient history taking and physical examination to assess, diagnose and deliver direct patient care and/or develop treatment plans.
- Good time management and organisational skills.
- Ability to manage and prioritise multiple and competing tasks, in a constantly changing environment.
- Competent to carry out conservative sharp wound debridement with good scalpel skills and physical dexterity. Proven clinical photography skills, including the recording and storage of images.
- Ability to analyse and interpret highly complex data and findings
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working autonomously at an advanced level within the specialist area, delivering safe and effective patient care.
- Proven evidence of management/leadership skills and autonomous practice.
- Previous experience of student supervision and clinical education at undergraduate/postgraduate level. Experience of delivering patient advocacy.
- Experience of audit, research and evidence based practice. Experience of delivering change management both personally and as a facilitator.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Creative, lateral thinker
- Caring
- Compassionate
- Energetic
- Resilient
- Ability to cope with and manage stress on a daily basis
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- BSc/1st degree (health related or equivalent qualification/training and experience).
- Your professional knowledge acquired at degree level will be supplemented by specialist training and experience working within the specialty and short courses equivalent to Masters level.
- Specialist post-graduate qualifications in tissue viability/wound care, leg ulcer management, dermatology and sharp debridement.
- Leadership course Teaching/Mentorship course
Desirable
- To have completed or working towards a Master's Degree
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Advanced clinical, managerial and leadership skills in the speciality.
- Proven listening / counselling skills with the ability to manage highly complex situations and appropriately deliver, sensitively, identified outcomes.
- Evidence of teaching skills, including teaching patients in how to manage their own conditions and raise awareness of their condition/s
- Ability to clinically lead and influence staff of all grades/professions.
- Demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to use advanced clinical skills for patient history taking and physical examination to assess, diagnose and deliver direct patient care and/or develop treatment plans.
- Good time management and organisational skills.
- Ability to manage and prioritise multiple and competing tasks, in a constantly changing environment.
- Competent to carry out conservative sharp wound debridement with good scalpel skills and physical dexterity. Proven clinical photography skills, including the recording and storage of images.
- Ability to analyse and interpret highly complex data and findings
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working autonomously at an advanced level within the specialist area, delivering safe and effective patient care.
- Proven evidence of management/leadership skills and autonomous practice.
- Previous experience of student supervision and clinical education at undergraduate/postgraduate level. Experience of delivering patient advocacy.
- Experience of audit, research and evidence based practice. Experience of delivering change management both personally and as a facilitator.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Creative, lateral thinker
- Caring
- Compassionate
- Energetic
- Resilient
- Ability to cope with and manage stress on a daily basis
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).
