Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the trustwide Tissue Viability Team. The post holder will be a dynamic individual who will motivate health professionals to promote and develop nursing care in all areas of tissue viability; creating and maintaining a culture of effective patient and health care services. To promote pressure ulcer prevention and reduce patient harm.
The post is multifaceted as it has clinical, educational, audit, research and development components. The post holder will have skills and knowledge in the field of tissue viability, you will be required to work autonomously in performing assessments of wounds and implement wound management and pressure ulcer prevention plans. You will provide advice and support to health care professionals within the Trust and across Mid Yorkshire Community to improve care delivery and outcomes with support from Senior Tissue Viability colleagues.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide advice and intervention to all patient groups with tissue viability needs, promote a seamless service within a multi-professional framework and will contribute to the development of the tissue viability service. You will be responsible for the provision of advice and support to Trust and non-Trust healthcare professionals in relation to Tissue Viability. Provide education and training on Tissue Viability, including wound management, pressure ulcer prevention, pressure relieving equipment and leg ulcer management.
To discuss/demonstrate dressing choices/techniques for wounds at request of referring professional.
Liaise with acute Trust, community district nurses, residential homes, nursing homes, and other disciplines regarding the management, discharge and transfer of patients with Tissue Viability requirements.
The post holder will contribute to achieving the objectives of the Trust by implementing quality improvement strategies in relation to pressure ulcer prevention to reduce trust acquired patient harm.
Take an active part in the development of nursing in the Trust via participation in professional nursing forum and shared governance initiatives.
About us
We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
-
To
provide clinical, social and psychological support to their patients using
excellent communication skills, education and health promotion to enable them
to reach their optimum level of independence and health.
-
To
provide specialist advice, supervision and support to their defined caseload
and peers.
-
Responsible
for providing evidence based practice.
-
Will
have responsibility for supporting the Matron for Tissue Viability in leading
identified and agreed aspects of the service, in the development of care
systems, protocols and guidelines working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
and developing excellent interdepartmental
relationships with excellent communication with a focus on quality
improvement.
-
Work
collaboratively with the Tissue Viability Team and Allied Health Professionals,
with in their own scope of practice.
-
Will
ensure cost effective use of all resources.
-
Promote
programmes of health education and health promotion relevant to service.
-
Work
within national policy frameworks relevant to the service.
-
Deal
effectively and professionally with patient / service user issues collaborating
with PALS as appropriate and take a proactive approach to resolving issues and
learning from complaints and escalate when unable to resolve.
-
Contribute
to the multi-professional approach in the management of patients / carers within the specialist area in relation
to ongoing care needs.
-
Act as
a resource for specialist knowledge for clinical staff in the Care Closer to
Home division.
-
Ensure
effective multi- disciplinary communication.
-
Support
the management function of the department by provision of reports and
information as required.
-
Provide
mentorship and preceptorship as required to junior staff in the team or
students on placement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
To
provide clinical, social and psychological support to their patients using
excellent communication skills, education and health promotion to enable them
to reach their optimum level of independence and health.
-
To
provide specialist advice, supervision and support to their defined caseload
and peers.
-
Responsible
for providing evidence based practice.
-
Will
have responsibility for supporting the Matron for Tissue Viability in leading
identified and agreed aspects of the service, in the development of care
systems, protocols and guidelines working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
and developing excellent interdepartmental
relationships with excellent communication with a focus on quality
improvement.
-
Work
collaboratively with the Tissue Viability Team and Allied Health Professionals,
with in their own scope of practice.
-
Will
ensure cost effective use of all resources.
-
Promote
programmes of health education and health promotion relevant to service.
-
Work
within national policy frameworks relevant to the service.
-
Deal
effectively and professionally with patient / service user issues collaborating
with PALS as appropriate and take a proactive approach to resolving issues and
learning from complaints and escalate when unable to resolve.
-
Contribute
to the multi-professional approach in the management of patients / carers within the specialist area in relation
to ongoing care needs.
-
Act as
a resource for specialist knowledge for clinical staff in the Care Closer to
Home division.
-
Ensure
effective multi- disciplinary communication.
-
Support
the management function of the department by provision of reports and
information as required.
-
Provide
mentorship and preceptorship as required to junior staff in the team or
students on placement.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Assertive, confident yet approachable.
- Calm and objective.
- Ability to motivate self and others.
- Committed to providing high quality patient centred care.
- Innovative and forward thinking.
- Strategic influencing.
- Intellectual flexibility.
- Motivated individual, with a commitment to personal & professional development.
- Are able to consistently adopt behaviours that demonstrate a commitment to, and understanding of the Trust values towards everyone who uses or delivers our patient services.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Awareness of own limitations.
- Demonstrate understanding of local and national drivers for Tissue Viability Service.
- Demonstrate knowledge of current Tissue Viability themes and guidelines.
Desirable
- Knowledge of current health issues which may influence role.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- IT literate.
- Influencing and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Flexible attitude to working. Excellent time management skills.
- Ability to manage own workload.
- Triage and prioritise workload for a team.
- Work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrate resilience in challenging situations.
- Ability to critically evaluate research ensuring practice is evidence based. Prioritise considerations of service.
- Strong, participative and supportive management style.
- Excellent written communication skills and effective record keeping. Hold a full current driving licence and have access to a car, this is essential to post.
Desirable
- Teaching, assessment and presentation skills.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience.
- Demonstrate team and lone worker qualities.
- Multi professional working.
- Demonstrate compassion and sensitivity.
Desirable
- Audit/research experience.
- Leadership/management.
- Teaching/training.
- Experience of working autonomously.
- Experience of working with in the field of Tissue Viability.
- Experience of complex wound assessment and management planning.
- Experience in dealing with complex and difficult emotional situations.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse Adult part 1.
- First level degree or demonstrable experience in Tissue Viability.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification.
- Non-medical prescribing.
- Completion of Tissue Viability / wound care course.
- Recognised qualification in sharp debridement.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Assertive, confident yet approachable.
- Calm and objective.
- Ability to motivate self and others.
- Committed to providing high quality patient centred care.
- Innovative and forward thinking.
- Strategic influencing.
- Intellectual flexibility.
- Motivated individual, with a commitment to personal & professional development.
- Are able to consistently adopt behaviours that demonstrate a commitment to, and understanding of the Trust values towards everyone who uses or delivers our patient services.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Awareness of own limitations.
- Demonstrate understanding of local and national drivers for Tissue Viability Service.
- Demonstrate knowledge of current Tissue Viability themes and guidelines.
Desirable
- Knowledge of current health issues which may influence role.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- IT literate.
- Influencing and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Flexible attitude to working. Excellent time management skills.
- Ability to manage own workload.
- Triage and prioritise workload for a team.
- Work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrate resilience in challenging situations.
- Ability to critically evaluate research ensuring practice is evidence based. Prioritise considerations of service.
- Strong, participative and supportive management style.
- Excellent written communication skills and effective record keeping. Hold a full current driving licence and have access to a car, this is essential to post.
Desirable
- Teaching, assessment and presentation skills.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience.
- Demonstrate team and lone worker qualities.
- Multi professional working.
- Demonstrate compassion and sensitivity.
Desirable
- Audit/research experience.
- Leadership/management.
- Teaching/training.
- Experience of working autonomously.
- Experience of working with in the field of Tissue Viability.
- Experience of complex wound assessment and management planning.
- Experience in dealing with complex and difficult emotional situations.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse Adult part 1.
- First level degree or demonstrable experience in Tissue Viability.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification.
- Non-medical prescribing.
- Completion of Tissue Viability / wound care course.
- Recognised qualification in sharp debridement.
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).
