Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic, experienced, enthusiastic and credible Lead Tissue Viability Nurse to lead out Tissue Viability Teams across the Humber Health Partnership to cover for maternity leave.
The post holder will be based at Hull Royal Infirmary but expected to work at Grimsby, Scunthorpe , Goole and Castle Hill to support and lead the service.
We manage Acute Services at Hull, Grimsby, Scunthorpe and Goole.
Main duties of the job
The Lead Nurse Tissue Viability will provide the expertise and capacity to Lead the Tissue Viability Service (TVN) across the Group and support the clinical teams to provide the required standards of patient care. They will help to design and implement new ways of working that will improve the quality of the care provided to patients in conjunction with the productive and effective use of resources. The Lead Nurse Tissue Viability will also be key in undertaking an independent quality assurance role on behalf of the Chief Nurse.
The role will be based at Hull Royal Infirmary working a minimum of 2 days clinically as part of the HUTH TVN rota with the remaining time spent leading and developing the team across the Group
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
Please note that, in line with UKVI regulations, this vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route. As a result, we are unable to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position.
We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
Please note that, in line with UKVI regulations, this vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route. As a result, we are unable to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position.
We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Person Specification
Training/ Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC registration
- Degree in health / nursing related Studies
- Relevant post-basic study in wound care/skin integrity
- Qualified mentor
- Formal leadership and management training
- Masters in related subjects
Desirable
- Continuing professional development/ reflective profile
- Completion of all local competency packages.
- Research training / experience ECDL
Experience
Essential
- Considerable post registration experience to include management/leadership and recent acute setting work
- Aptitude for educating, developing and supporting staff
- Evidence of ability to mentor
- Ability to manage the clinical area or ward efficiently and effectively
- Ability to lead change and lead new ways of working
- Experienced Tissue Viability Nurse
- Audit or research within the clinical area
Desirable
- Formal teaching of groups of staff
- Budget management
- Has undertaken Working in New ways
- Packages relevant to role and Specialty
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Good communication - verbal/written
- Be able to work on own initiative
- Works well with in a team
- Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
- Participate in standard setting and research projects
- Evidence showing clinical and professional development
- To be able to plan, assess, evaluate and implement patient care
- Ability to prioritise care associated with changing environment/patient demands
- Facilitate learning of others.
Special Attributes and other
Essential
- Shows motivation in developing new skills
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
- Flexible and reliable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Good time keeper
- Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service
Person Specification
Training/ Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC registration
- Degree in health / nursing related Studies
- Relevant post-basic study in wound care/skin integrity
- Qualified mentor
- Formal leadership and management training
- Masters in related subjects
Desirable
- Continuing professional development/ reflective profile
- Completion of all local competency packages.
- Research training / experience ECDL
Experience
Essential
- Considerable post registration experience to include management/leadership and recent acute setting work
- Aptitude for educating, developing and supporting staff
- Evidence of ability to mentor
- Ability to manage the clinical area or ward efficiently and effectively
- Ability to lead change and lead new ways of working
- Experienced Tissue Viability Nurse
- Audit or research within the clinical area
Desirable
- Formal teaching of groups of staff
- Budget management
- Has undertaken Working in New ways
- Packages relevant to role and Specialty
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Good communication - verbal/written
- Be able to work on own initiative
- Works well with in a team
- Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
- Participate in standard setting and research projects
- Evidence showing clinical and professional development
- To be able to plan, assess, evaluate and implement patient care
- Ability to prioritise care associated with changing environment/patient demands
- Facilitate learning of others.
Special Attributes and other
Essential
- Shows motivation in developing new skills
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
- Flexible and reliable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Good time keeper
- Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service
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).
