We are pleased to be able to offer a number of exciting Band 6 opportunities to join our dynamic and expanding tissue viability team in Barnet at CLCHT one of the biggest community healthcare providers in the UK. Are you passionate about wound care prevention and treatment with a drive for your own professional development. Are you forward thinking with a drive towards improving patient care using QI methodology.

Role Overview

To have a contributory role in the delivery of specialist Tissue Viability services in Barnet, working autonomously but closely with the wider Tissue Viability team.

To assist in the development of specialist and generalist practice in wound management,

Support the Tissue Viability team in teaching and supporting other and act as an expert resource.

To support the delivery of Tissue Viability services and education across teams in Barnet.

Main duties of the job

To have a contributory role in the delivery of specialist Tissue Viability services in Barnet, working autonomously but closely with the wider Tissue Viability team.

To assist in the development of specialist and generalist practice in wound management,

Support the Tissue Viability team in teaching and supporting other and act as an expert resource.

To support the delivery of Tissue Viability services and education across teams in Barnet.

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

To have a contributory role in the delivery of specialist Tissue Viability services in Barnet, working autonomously but closely with the wider Tissue Viability team.

To assist in the development of specialist and generalist practice in wound management,

Support the Tissue Viability team in teaching and supporting other and act as an expert resource.

To support the delivery of Tissue Viability services and education across teams in Barnet.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• Leg Ulcer management/Tissue Viability or equivalent

Desirable

• Teaching qualification
• Nurse prescribing

Experience

Essential

• Significant post graduate experience
• Experience in Tissue Viability

Desirable

• Evaluation and audit experience.
• Experience in undertaking research and application of research to practice.

Skills

Essential

• Advanced nursing skills in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patients with Tissue Viability needs
• 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
• Collaborative working with colleagues including those of differing disciplines
• A record of personal/professional development that shows progression
• Critical Appraisal
• Working Knowledge of present NHS policies and direction
• Experience of Microsoft Office

Desirable

• Evidence of involvement in benchmarking, testing services

Other

Essential

• Knowledge of: Data protection Health and Safety Equal Opportunities Legislation

Desirable

• Tissue Viability CPD

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Oak Lane Clinic

Oak Lane

London

N2 8LT

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824-NORTH-6531871