Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to join the Tissue Viability Team as a Tissue Viability Sister working across acute and community services. This is an exciting opportunity if you have a passion for wound care and a desire to work in a forward thinking specialist team. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and efficient nurse with experience of managing a wide variety of acute, chronic and complex wounds to Tissue Viability team Experience of working acute and community settings is essential. The Applicant will have excellent organizational skills, be a strong communicator, able to act on their own initiative, adapt to new situations, and enjoy working in and contributing to the work of a fast-paced, high performing operational team. It is essential applicants have significant recent wound management experience including knowledge of the use of a wide range of wound care treatments and therapies. They will be proficient in Microsoft Office N365 Systems have a proven record in evaluation of products, teaching, assessing and research. You will be required to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels, including report writing and Policy development. You will have a proven background in wound care management. You will need to be able to demonstrate good interpersonal, negotiation, verbal and written communication skills. You will also need to be able to demonstrate excellent IT skills and an ability to plan, prioritize and manage your time and problem solve effectively.
Main duties of the job
- Undertake nursing assessment and examination and identify nursing problems and goals
- Assist in the design/development of care plans/related to specialism for ward/department/Community nurses to deliver.
- Make and receive referral from other healthcare professionals under the guidance of the Lead Nurse/CNS
- Carry out specialist interventions.
- Participate in the evaluation and monitoring of outcomes of care.
- Support staff in the care setting in selecting the appropriate equipment to meet the patient's clinical needs.
- Support the CNS in equipment selection pathway/guidance.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- current RN or relevant NMC Registrant without restrictions
- educated to degree level in Adult Nursing
- Evidence of professional development and regular study since qualification
- Ability to teach and assess
- Experience in wound care / tissue viability
- Experience of working in both the acute and community settings
- An understanding of when to use Clinical Judgement
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Substantial post registration experience
Desirable
- Relevant university Tissue Viability course for example Pressure Ulcer Prevention and leg ulcer management or willingness to undertake.
- Evidence of competency in specialist treatment such as TNP
- Understanding of DOH agendas and other developments
- I.T User skills
- Evidence of participation in product evaluation
- Demonstrate the importance of evidenced based practice
- Motivated -able to motivate self and others to deliver a quality service
- experience of managing own case load
essential
Essential
- substantial post registration experience
- Experience of working both within the acute and community settings
Desirable
- relevant tissue viability course for example leg ulcer pathway
- ability to work independently and as part of a team
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- current RN or relevant NMC Registrant without restrictions
- educated to degree level in Adult Nursing
- Evidence of professional development and regular study since qualification
- Ability to teach and assess
- Experience in wound care / tissue viability
- Experience of working in both the acute and community settings
- An understanding of when to use Clinical Judgement
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Substantial post registration experience
Desirable
- Relevant university Tissue Viability course for example Pressure Ulcer Prevention and leg ulcer management or willingness to undertake.
- Evidence of competency in specialist treatment such as TNP
- Understanding of DOH agendas and other developments
- I.T User skills
- Evidence of participation in product evaluation
- Demonstrate the importance of evidenced based practice
- Motivated -able to motivate self and others to deliver a quality service
- experience of managing own case load
essential
Essential
- substantial post registration experience
- Experience of working both within the acute and community settings
Desirable
- relevant tissue viability course for example leg ulcer pathway
- ability to work independently and as part of a team
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).
