Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 6 nurse to work within a small Tissue Viability team.
We are looking for an experienced and motivated nurse, working part-time to support the Tissue Viability Nurse Specialists in their role promoting high quality, evidence based wound care advice and education to patients and staff within the north area of West Sussex (Crawley, Horsham, Mid Sussex and the surrounding areas).
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for supporting the community teams, community inpatient units and other primary health care staff with the management of patients with complex and / or chronic wounds, including pressure ulcers, leg ulcers and other wounds. This will be achieved with the shared aim of promoting excellent care at the heart of the community.
As the Tissue Viability Nurse you will assist with the development and participate in the delivery of the tissue viability educational programme to health care personnel involved with wound care and skin care within the local health economy. This will include formal group training, facilitating TVN link nurse sessions and one to one training of staff, patients and relatives.
You will also be working as part of the wider Sussex Community Foundation Trust to promote best practice and on-going service development that is responsive to the wound care needs of the area the service provide. When necessary you will deputise for the Band 7 Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist nurse and work as part of the wider SCFT TVN team on Trust wide tissue viability related projects.
About us
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times.
We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services.
Why work for us?
- Positive 2022 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support
- Variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county
- Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Research opportunities
- Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton
- Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
- Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces
- Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)
- Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast
- Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be responsible for supporting the community teams, community inpatient units and other primary health care staff with the management of patients with complex and / or chronic wounds, including pressure ulcers, leg ulcers and other wounds. This will be achieved with the shared aim of promoting excellent care at the heart of the community.
As the Tissue Viability Nurse you will assist with the development and participate in the delivery of the tissue viability educational programme to health care personnel involved with wound care and skin care within the local health economy. This will include formal group training, facilitating TVN Forum sessions and one to one training of staff, patients and relatives.
You will also be working as part of the wider Sussex Community Foundation Trust to promote best practice and on-going service development that is responsive to the wound care needs of the area the service provide. When necessary you will deputise for the Band 7 Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist nurse and work as part of the wider SCFT TVN team on Trust wide tissue viability related projects.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be responsible for supporting the community teams, community inpatient units and other primary health care staff with the management of patients with complex and / or chronic wounds, including pressure ulcers, leg ulcers and other wounds. This will be achieved with the shared aim of promoting excellent care at the heart of the community.
As the Tissue Viability Nurse you will assist with the development and participate in the delivery of the tissue viability educational programme to health care personnel involved with wound care and skin care within the local health economy. This will include formal group training, facilitating TVN Forum sessions and one to one training of staff, patients and relatives.
You will also be working as part of the wider Sussex Community Foundation Trust to promote best practice and on-going service development that is responsive to the wound care needs of the area the service provide. When necessary you will deputise for the Band 7 Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist nurse and work as part of the wider SCFT TVN team on Trust wide tissue viability related projects.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or professional registration
Essential
- Registered nurse qualification / degree or diploma
- NMC registration
- ENB 998 or equivalent mentorship qualification
Desirable
- Leg Ulcer Management Module or Complex wound or Tissue Viability module or working towards
- Evidence of a range of clinical competencies
Experience
Essential
- 2 year post registration experience
- Up to date competencies in Doppler ABPI and compression bandaging
Desirable
- Experience working in a community setting is desirable
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Good numeracy and literacy skills
- Good communication and negotiation skills
- Demonstrates competency in a range of clinical skills e.g. wound management, compression bandaging, Doppler assessment skills
- Knowledge of current local policies informing wound, Leg ulcer and pressure ulcer management
- Promote independence and choice in undertaking patient care
- Familiar with SystmOne and mobile working. IT literate or willing to achieve within an agreed period
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance, clinical audit and clinical supervision, Professional codes of Conduct
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge/ understanding of boundaries of role
Desirable
- Motivational interviewing skills
Other requirements
Essential
- Demonstrate ability reflect and learning from situations
- Demonstrate a commitment of lifelong learning and development
- Identifies difficulties as challenges and works with others to identify solutions
- Demonstrate a high level of understanding of self and able to identify personal limitations and shows openness to address them
- Ability to travel to different sites
- Car driver
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or professional registration
Essential
- Registered nurse qualification / degree or diploma
- NMC registration
- ENB 998 or equivalent mentorship qualification
Desirable
- Leg Ulcer Management Module or Complex wound or Tissue Viability module or working towards
- Evidence of a range of clinical competencies
Experience
Essential
- 2 year post registration experience
- Up to date competencies in Doppler ABPI and compression bandaging
Desirable
- Experience working in a community setting is desirable
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Good numeracy and literacy skills
- Good communication and negotiation skills
- Demonstrates competency in a range of clinical skills e.g. wound management, compression bandaging, Doppler assessment skills
- Knowledge of current local policies informing wound, Leg ulcer and pressure ulcer management
- Promote independence and choice in undertaking patient care
- Familiar with SystmOne and mobile working. IT literate or willing to achieve within an agreed period
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance, clinical audit and clinical supervision, Professional codes of Conduct
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge/ understanding of boundaries of role
Desirable
- Motivational interviewing skills
Other requirements
Essential
- Demonstrate ability reflect and learning from situations
- Demonstrate a commitment of lifelong learning and development
- Identifies difficulties as challenges and works with others to identify solutions
- Demonstrate a high level of understanding of self and able to identify personal limitations and shows openness to address them
- Ability to travel to different sites
- Car driver
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
