An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time Tissue Viability Specialist Nurse based in Brent. A vacancy has been generated due to promotion and the successful post holder will provide assessment and advice relating to complex wound care management.

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust is responsible for delivering Community Adult Services across Brent.

It is an exciting time to join out Brent Tissue Viability Specialist Nursing Service as we continue to build upon existing models and introduce new ways of working.

Our transformation plan over the next 12 months will include further integration with primary care, planned and unplanned care models and a greater emphasis on population health.

Main duties of the job

We require a Tissue Viability Specialist Nurse with experience of working with adults' patients managing complex wounds.

You must be keen to learn and to develop your assessment and treatment skills and knowledge.

You must be well organised with good communication skills.

Being a team player who can work as part of a multidisciplinary team is also essential to this role as well operate autonomously.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme *T& C's apply
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here:https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to job description, personal specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current UK NMC registration
• Leg Ulcer management / Tissue Viability or Equivalent

Desirable

• Teaching and training
• Ability to work with and lead others across profession
• Community nursing qualification experience of working in primary care

Experience

Essential

• Significant post graduate
• Experience in Tissue Viability
• Evaluation and audit experience

Desirable

• Experience in undertaking research application of research to practice

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Advanced nursing skills in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patients with Tissue Viability needs
• Experience in working with patients and professionals to prevent and Treat pressure ulcers
• Experience in working with patients and professional in leg ulcer management
• Ability to organise and motivate self and others
• Independent decision making with appropriate reference to others
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms
• A record of personal/professional development that shows progression
• Critical appraisal
• Working knowledge of present NHS policies and direction
• Understanding current issues and challenges within health care delivery in Inner London and in the wider NHS
• Some knowledge and understanding of quality improvement, clinical governance principles application in clinical setting
• Experience of Microsoft office

Desirable

• Evidence of involvement in benchmarking, testing services

Other

Essential

• Knowledge of Data protection Health & Safety Equal Opportunities Legislation

Desirable

• Tissue Viability CPD

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Chalk Hill Primary Care Centre

London

HA9 9FX

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