An opportunity has arisen for a Lead Nurse in Tissue Viability offering a strategic vision across the organisation related to tissue viability related issues.

The post holder will be an expert practitioner, providing expert advice in the management of tissue viability and leading the training and development of staff across the Trust with tissue viability.

The post holder will foster a culture of prevention, early and accurate identification and management of complex wounds and tissue damage.

The post holder will foster a culture of research involvement to promote evidence-based practice by actively leading/participating in research relating to wound management.

The post holder will contribute to National forums with their field of expertise and contribute to policy development.

Main duties of the job

Demonstrating expert knowledge in Tissue Viability in a multitude of organisational forums.

Leading improvement projects.

Investigating a participating in patient safety relating issues, complaints, coroners cases, and Datix incidents.

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind we are open and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Practitioner
• Relevant degree
• Formal Teaching & Assessing award
• Formal Trust approved management qualification
• Master level 7 qualification in specialist area

Desirable

• Master level 7 qualification in Quality & Improvement
• GCP qualification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working in acute, community and primary care environments
• Specialist level of understanding regarding wound and leg ulcer management
• Evidence of trust wide project work
• An understanding of handling data and information and being able to accurately deliver this in appropriate reports
• An in-depth understanding of National Strategies related to this specialist field and ability to network within these areas as required
• Trust recommended training regarding budgetary management
• Ability and willingness to travel to all sites within the organisation
• Experience of working in a customer focused environment
• Experience of supervising staff

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

419-6836179-LN-FH