An exciting opportunity to join the Tissue Viability team has arisen as a Band 6 nurse in this specialist service. The successful candidate will have a minimum of three years post registration experience, previous experience in tissue viability and a good understanding of pressure ulcer prevention policies and pathways. The post will include working across all ELHT and Blackburn with Darwen hospital sites and within the community, to provide expert assessment and treatment planning for patients with complex wounds. The successful candidate will have good communication skills and work well with professionals from a range of disciplines.

Main duties of the job

o Under the guidance of the TVNS and in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary Teams provide a high standard of skilled care in the field of tissue viability within all Trust settings.o Work within the trust and national policies and standardso To provide specialist knowledge and advice to colleagues and patients in the multi-disciplinary environmento To provide high level clinical skill when giving direct care to patientso Using evidence based practice assess, implement and evaluate programmes of care to meet the needs of patientso To adopt a holistic approach to patients / carers and familyo Liaise with nursing and allied health professionals to create good working relationships for the benefit of patients.o To monitor the patient's condition and report any significant changes or concerns to the TVNS or other professionals as appropriate.o To ensure nursing interventions are clinically effective and evidence based.

o Teach and support staff in the trust in relation to all aspects of tissue viability

About us

We are looking to appoint a Tissue Viability Nurse to the Specialist Nursing team which works across community and hospital sites in East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen. We are a dynamic friendly department with a high commitment to teaching and training. Working for East Lancashire Hospitals Trust provides nurses with an ideal environment to develop professionally in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

ORGANISATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure compliance with trust policies, procedures and clinical guidelines. Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights Continually monitor standards of care and assist in the improvement, participate in benchmarking, audit and research Record activity and input data to allow reports to be generated to demonstrate the activity and outcomes within tissue viability Maintain data base of clinical incidents relating to pressure ulcers, identify trends and training needs in partnership with TVNS The post holder will identify and highlight to TVNS opportunities for improvements in nursing practice, service development and quality initiatives Attend and contribute at staff meetings and working groups to identify areas of improvement to ensure targets and objectives are met. Be familiar and comply with clinical governance initiatives in practice. The post holder will be a member of appropriate committees and groups supporting the TVNS Initiate and participate in audit and evaluations, complying with trust guidance.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Preserve confidentiality in line with the Data Protection Act, access to Health Records and Consent for Treatment Maintain active registration and revalidation on the professional register with NMC Maintain a professional portfolio Follow the NMC professional code of conduct Maintain up to date skills, knowledge, understanding and awareness of professional issues related to nursing and the specialism Work within the trust and national policies and standards

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 12 Months post-registration experience
• Registered Nurse i.e. RN Adult branch
• Experience in managing patients with tissue viability needs

Desirable

• Academic Study in Tissue Viability post-registration
• V300 non-medical prescribing
• Experience of delivering teaching and training to groups of staff

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of post registration experience in tissue viability
• Experience of working autonomously
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working
• Experience of delivering care in a range of clinical settings

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of current best practice and recent advances in practice
• Ability to use technology to fulfill the role
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with other agencies and professionals
• Holistic assessment skills

Desirable

• Audit experience

Personal

Essential

• Willing to undertake additional training in line with patient and service need
• Ability to motivate and support through change
• Sensitivity and diplomacy, the ability to manage challenging situations and people
• A team player
• Access to own transport for work purposes

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Acorn Health Centre

Blackburn Road

Accrington

BB5 1RT

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435-CIC-107-24