Job summary
We are looking for highly motivated individual to join our high performing Tissue Viability team. You will join a small team of expert nurses providing care for patients across multiple hospital sites.
Ideally you will have undertaken the Tissue viability course at level 6 or 7 and have a desired interest into Tissue Viability. You will have undertaken QI initiatives at ward level to demonstrate your interest in this subject and will be asked to demonstrate this at interview. You will be educated to degree level and have the ability to interpret data used within the Trust on a daily basis.
You will have had previous experience as a Tissue Viability Nurse and will understand the complexities that this job entails. Ideally you will be competent at sharp debriding and be able to apply compression bandages to patients.
The role is patient facing across all Divisions within the Trust. From our smallest patients in neonates to our most seriously ill patients in critical care, no wound will phase a Tissue Viability Nurse. The service operates over five days and across all sites, you will be expected to cross cover for colleagues and make plans of care for patients.
Part of this role will be around education for staff as well as patients and their carers, you will be proficient at teaching and be able to deliver on a wide range of subjects.
Main duties of the job
To provide professional and clinical leadership and expertise in the specialty of tissue viability and act as a resource for education and clinical expertise both in hospital setting.
To be responsible for the provision of services to patients at risk from and with pressure areas though out the Trust which includes risk assessment form admission to discharge.
To be competent and up-to-date in treatment options for patients requiring TVN services.
Develop an individualised patient focus service respecting diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds .
To advise on the usage /purchase of pressure reliving equipment and other equipment/ resources based on clinical effectiveness and evidence based practise.
Report to Tissue Viability Nurse Lead nurse any increased usage of products that may adversely effect the trusts bed management contract.
Advise on infection control issues related to TVN services.
Develop the TVN service to become national leaders in the field of TVN hospital based services.
To be accountable for pressure reliving product usage and timely step down.
Develop links with community TVNS and district nurses.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- BSc Nursing
- Mentorship qualification
- Evidence of contribution to education and training programmes for nursing, medical and health care colleagues.
- Leadership skills
- Qualified more than 3 years.
- Recognised Tissue Viability course.
- Ability to interpret data
Desirable
- Evidence of further education in research or audit
- Evidence of involvement in a research study
- Previous experience of working as a Tissue Viability Nurse
- Clinical expertise in tissue viability supported by extensive education and professional development
- Masters qualification or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Extensive practice within Acute surgical or medical nursing in a nurse lead environment
- Previous experience of working with students
- Evidence of co-ordination of a multi disciplinary team to achieve efficient health care delivery, including evidence of workforce planning and financial management
Desirable
- Previous management role
- Previous experience as mentor/ preceptor
- Publication of own research
- Extensive experience of working autonomously at an advanced level within the acute hospital setting
- Experience of involvement in developing & reviewing guidelines/ protocols and care pathways
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Presentation skills
- Proven training and teaching ability
- Computer literate in Word/Excel , EPR
- Excellent IT skills
Desirable
- Previous leadership role
- Sharp debridement skills
- Ability to perform ABPI's
- Ability to perform compression bandaging
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Evidence and experience of mentorship
- Management skills
- Undertaking clinical supervision or similar
- Demonstrate an understanding of PSIRF and how this relates to Tissue Viability
Desirable
- Clinical supervisor/facilitator
- Ability to understand a thorough understanding of recent government strategies and their effects on the provision of service to patients, service users and NHS organisations.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- BSc Nursing
- Mentorship qualification
- Evidence of contribution to education and training programmes for nursing, medical and health care colleagues.
- Leadership skills
- Qualified more than 3 years.
- Recognised Tissue Viability course.
- Ability to interpret data
Desirable
- Evidence of further education in research or audit
- Evidence of involvement in a research study
- Previous experience of working as a Tissue Viability Nurse
- Clinical expertise in tissue viability supported by extensive education and professional development
- Masters qualification or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Extensive practice within Acute surgical or medical nursing in a nurse lead environment
- Previous experience of working with students
- Evidence of co-ordination of a multi disciplinary team to achieve efficient health care delivery, including evidence of workforce planning and financial management
Desirable
- Previous management role
- Previous experience as mentor/ preceptor
- Publication of own research
- Extensive experience of working autonomously at an advanced level within the acute hospital setting
- Experience of involvement in developing & reviewing guidelines/ protocols and care pathways
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Presentation skills
- Proven training and teaching ability
- Computer literate in Word/Excel , EPR
- Excellent IT skills
Desirable
- Previous leadership role
- Sharp debridement skills
- Ability to perform ABPI's
- Ability to perform compression bandaging
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Evidence and experience of mentorship
- Management skills
- Undertaking clinical supervision or similar
- Demonstrate an understanding of PSIRF and how this relates to Tissue Viability
Desirable
- Clinical supervisor/facilitator
- Ability to understand a thorough understanding of recent government strategies and their effects on the provision of service to patients, service users and NHS organisations.
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).
