Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Band 7 Advanced Tissue Viability Nurse to join our specialist Tissue Viability Service within the North Central Division.

Working closely with the Specialist Lead, you will support the day-to-day delivery of the Tissue Viability service, providing expert assessment, management and evaluation of complex wounds across a range of community settings, including complex wound clinics, patients' homes and nursing homes across Barnet.

You will provide clinical leadership, promote evidence-based practice and support the wider multidisciplinary team through specialist advice, education and supervision. The role will also contribute to clinical audit, quality improvement and service development, helping to drive high standards of tissue viability care and improve patient outcomes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nurse with a passion for complex wound care and tissue viability to develop their advanced clinical and leadership skills within a supportive specialist team.

Main duties of the job
To support the Tissue Viability Team in the provision of a comprehensive advisory tissue viability service for patients, as an experienced clinical professional, empowered to make high level clinical decisions and who has high standards of theoretical knowledge and clinical skills (including assessment and diagnosis of tissue viability and related conditions).

• To be responsible for the deployment, day-to-day management, supervision and co-ordination of designated junior staff.
• Work with the specialist lead in the development and provision of training and education in all areas of Tissue Viability, working with key partners to support cascade education. Educational Priorities to include Leg ulcer and Pressure ulcer management and prevention.
• Supporting the specialist lead in service development and the Transformation agenda whilst still maintaining clinical competency in the field of Tissue Viability.
• To support and act as a resource for Tissue Viability Nurses and the wider health community including nursing and therapy.
• To lead the provision of specialist advice, for the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of tissue viability conditions, including related exacerbations, including advanced tissue viability techniques, and to develop specialist knowledge to be able to advise staff, patients and carers.

About us
Just as we care about our patients' well-being, 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(only available for Band 5 and up)
• Flexible working options
• 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 responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential

• BSc level CPD in Tissue Viability related discipline.
• NMC Registration.

Desirable

• BSc in Tissue Viability

Experience
Essential

• Recent clinical nursing experience negotiating and liaising within a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience in working with people with complex health needs
• Supporting students and other learners e.g. HCAs teaching others in the practice environment
• Experience of undertaking general assessment by using evidence based care.
• Experience of prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers, care planning and fluent in record keeping.
• Experience of providing holistic care that involves the multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Leading audits; research projects; service development
• Post registration experience in tissue viability treatments, including compression therapy, NPWT, debridement and skin care.

Skills and Knowledge
Essential

• Experience of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patents with Tissue Viability and related 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.
• Ability to listen effectively and ability to give constructive feedback to clients and colleagues.
• Time management skills.
• Knowledge of how Equal Opportunities can be implemented in practice
• Knowledge of reasonable response to service user needs and prioritizing and dealing with those needs with a required urgency.
• Awareness of the management and use of data in the NHS setting
• Knowledge of risks involved in working in the community.
• Knowledge of evidence based practice.
• Knowledge of infection control
• Literacy and numeracy skills

Desirable

• Evidence of involvement in benchmarking, auditing and service improvement

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).