Job summary
Due
to retirement of our current post holder we have a rare and exciting
opportunity to advertise a Band 7 Tissue Viability Lead Nurse role predominatly
working within the Community Tissue Viability Team.
The successful candidate will
provide highly developed wound care advice and assessment, leadership, developing
educational programmes, developing practice, and undertaking audit and
research, primarily supporting Patient Safety and Pressure Ulcer prevention.
An understanding of the pressure ulcer
prevention agenda and National Wound Care Strategy together with a passion for
wound care and experience in developing and delivering educational packages
would be advantageous. Experience as a
Tissue Viability Nurse and Team Leader and recognised qualification in
wound care would be beneficial along with leadership skill and knowledge
The
post holder will be required to cover the service across CDDFT region therefore
independent travel is essential.
Main duties of the job
Main
duties of the job
*Managing a clinical case
load of patients
*Prioritising patient
referrals via a triage pathway
*Developing new educational
packages
*Delivering existing
educational packages
*Participating in
educational and audit activities
*Assisting the TV Matron in
achieving the service objectives
*Develop, implement and
evaluate a specialist service, ensuring high standards of care and safe,
effective clinical practice
*Provide expert advice,
education and support to staff, patients, their families and carers
*Lead on clinical audit
activities
*Contribute to / lead the
development of policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines
*Undertake service
developments
*Provide a range of
educational and training packages for health care staff and patients.
*Support, develop and
manage junior staff
*Manage the service on a
day-to-day basis as required
*Manage
the service/team in the absence of TVN Acute Lead
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years
of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months)
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work with and support the Tissue
Viability Clinical Matron across the Trust to ensure that all patients,
relatives and staff have access to specialist Tissue Viability care and
support.
The post holder will promote the delivery of
high quality, clinically effective care, prioritising and utilising research
and collaborating with colleagues in every day practice. The post holder will
be responsible for line management and leadership across the Tissue Viability
service devloping practice and education.The post holder will be required to
travel between sites and across regions covered by CDDFT. The post holder will
participate in the design, implementation, evaluation & change management
of innovative projects.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work with and support the Tissue
Viability Clinical Matron across the Trust to ensure that all patients,
relatives and staff have access to specialist Tissue Viability care and
support.
The post holder will promote the delivery of
high quality, clinically effective care, prioritising and utilising research
and collaborating with colleagues in every day practice. The post holder will
be responsible for line management and leadership across the Tissue Viability
service devloping practice and education.The post holder will be required to
travel between sites and across regions covered by CDDFT. The post holder will
participate in the design, implementation, evaluation & change management
of innovative projects.
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills verbal and written
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to manage own workload
- Experience of working as a Tissue Viability Nurse or within a comprehensive wound care environment.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Ability to achieve tight deadlines in a complex/changing environment
- Be able to utilise critical reflection
- Knowledge of:
- Principles of tissue viability
- Current professional issues in nursing
Desirable
- Administrative and IT skills
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered General Nurse Level 1 with valid current NMC registration
Experience
Essential
- Experience of line management and supervising of junior staff
- Broad clinical background
- Experience undertaking audits
- Experience of data analysis
- Good working knowledge of tissue viability
- Experience of team management and leadership
- Experience with Topical negative pressure, wound debridement, larvae therapy and complex wound management
Desirable
- Research Experience
- Audit Experience
- Designing and delivering teaching packages
Special Requirements
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse (Level 1)
- 1st Level degree or equivalent
- Recognised teaching qualification(Practice assessor / Mentorship)
- Have or be willing to undertake masters degree
- In depth knowledge of tissue viability, wound care delivery and leadership
- Experience of working within a similar specialist environment
Desirable
- Leadership and management development course certified
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills verbal and written
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to manage own workload
- Experience of working as a Tissue Viability Nurse or within a comprehensive wound care environment.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Ability to achieve tight deadlines in a complex/changing environment
- Be able to utilise critical reflection
- Knowledge of:
- Principles of tissue viability
- Current professional issues in nursing
Desirable
- Administrative and IT skills
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered General Nurse Level 1 with valid current NMC registration
Experience
Essential
- Experience of line management and supervising of junior staff
- Broad clinical background
- Experience undertaking audits
- Experience of data analysis
- Good working knowledge of tissue viability
- Experience of team management and leadership
- Experience with Topical negative pressure, wound debridement, larvae therapy and complex wound management
Desirable
- Research Experience
- Audit Experience
- Designing and delivering teaching packages
Special Requirements
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse (Level 1)
- 1st Level degree or equivalent
- Recognised teaching qualification(Practice assessor / Mentorship)
- Have or be willing to undertake masters degree
- In depth knowledge of tissue viability, wound care delivery and leadership
- Experience of working within a similar specialist environment
Desirable
- Leadership and management development course certified
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
