Job summary
Contract End Date 31/07/2024
An exciting
secondment opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 5 staff nurse within
the South Tyneside and Sunderland Tissue Viability service. The service
provides wound care advice, support, assessments, education and training to
both hospital sites, community nursing teams, hospices, practice nurses, GPs,
residential and nursing homes.
You will work
under the direction and supervision of the specialist nurses within the Tissue
Viability team to provide Tissue Viability care, advice, support, education and
training to patients, carers and staff. This is based on knowledge of relevant
evidence, current research, best practice guidelines and tissue viability
policies across the Trust.
The Trust aims
to be recognised as one of the safest healthcare organisations both nationally
and internationally. Reducing the incidence of pressure ulcers which have
developed in our care is one of our patient safety priorities within our
Quality Strategy (2018-2025). In addition wound management is a widespread and
often underestimated health problem in the UK and the effective management of wounds
has been determined a national priority with studies indicating that wound
prevalence is set to increase due to increasing aging population over the next
10 years.
The tissue
viability agenda is extensive and dynamic. This is an exciting opportunity for
someone to join this established team and develop their clinical skills within
this specialist field of nursing.
Main duties of the job
Key requirements:
The successful applicant will have a passion for improving patient care, enjoy project work and understand the importance of good communication and evidence-based practice to improve patient safety, experience and clinical effectiveness. Applicants must have a sound working knowledge and recent experience of general aspects of tissue viability.
Contact details for job related candidate queries:
Helen Myers
Tissue Viability Lead Nurse Tel: 0191 2831432 Email: Helen.myers6@nhs.net
Working with
the Tissue Viability Team, you will be involved in patient assessment in both
community and hospital settings. In addition, you will assist with audits, support
delivery of education & training, update incident reporting submissions and
give specialist support to Nursing Homes. You will promote the resources
available on the Tissue Viability Intranet page to support effective and
appropriate pressure ulceration preventative measures, skin care, wound
management and the use of Trust Formulary products.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Tissue Viability Staff Nurse, the post holder will:
- Contribute towards a culture of patient safety and continuous improvement in
line with the clinical governance framework.
- Be accountable for the planning and delivery of safe, effective and compassionate
patient care in relation to dedicated pathways of care within the specialism
- Provide specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff within the
Trust on the management and care of patients within the specialist area
- Support the development of nursing staff, through education and training.
- Play a key role in optimising complex treatment regimes, facilitating hospital
discharge and preventing avoidable hospital admissions.
- Supervise non-registered staff as stipulated by the NMC under the requirements of
delegation.
- Participate in audit or research relevant to the needs of specialist area, as
required.
- Participate in service development within tissue viability across the Trust.
- Contribute towards the achievement of national and local standards/targets.
- Comply with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
Please refer to attached job description for full duties of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Tissue Viability Staff Nurse, the post holder will:
- Contribute towards a culture of patient safety and continuous improvement in
line with the clinical governance framework.
- Be accountable for the planning and delivery of safe, effective and compassionate
patient care in relation to dedicated pathways of care within the specialism
- Provide specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff within the
Trust on the management and care of patients within the specialist area
- Support the development of nursing staff, through education and training.
- Play a key role in optimising complex treatment regimes, facilitating hospital
discharge and preventing avoidable hospital admissions.
- Supervise non-registered staff as stipulated by the NMC under the requirements of
delegation.
- Participate in audit or research relevant to the needs of specialist area, as
required.
- Participate in service development within tissue viability across the Trust.
- Contribute towards the achievement of national and local standards/targets.
- Comply with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
Please refer to attached job description for full duties of the role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Recent Post-registration experience, working in an acute hospital setting or community setting
Desirable
- Clinical teaching experience
- Demonstrates active involvement in tissue viability within own area of practice
- Service improvement/change/ project management
- Experience as a Tissue Viability Link Practitioner
Physical skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy/perform advanced Tissue Viability skills
- Car driver/must be able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/ current NMC Registration
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Knowledge of evidence based practice e.g. NICE guidelines, NPSA alerts, current nursing legislation
Desirable
- Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject
- Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience
- Registered Mentor
- Evidence of further professional study in tissue viability
- Evidence of knowledge of service improvement
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Pressure ulcer prevention and management knowledge
- Competent in the use of IT packages
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Able to prioritise tasks and demonstrate flexibility
- Able to work with minimal supervision
- Able to make strategic judgements based on patient need
- Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
Desirable
- Audit skills
- Research skills
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Recent Post-registration experience, working in an acute hospital setting or community setting
Desirable
- Clinical teaching experience
- Demonstrates active involvement in tissue viability within own area of practice
- Service improvement/change/ project management
- Experience as a Tissue Viability Link Practitioner
Physical skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy/perform advanced Tissue Viability skills
- Car driver/must be able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/ current NMC Registration
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Knowledge of evidence based practice e.g. NICE guidelines, NPSA alerts, current nursing legislation
Desirable
- Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject
- Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience
- Registered Mentor
- Evidence of further professional study in tissue viability
- Evidence of knowledge of service improvement
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Pressure ulcer prevention and management knowledge
- Competent in the use of IT packages
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Able to prioritise tasks and demonstrate flexibility
- Able to work with minimal supervision
- Able to make strategic judgements based on patient need
- Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
Desirable
- Audit skills
- Research skills
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).
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