Job summary
The Tissue viability nurse specialist is an integral part of the Harm Free Care Team providing specialist, expert advice, treatment and education to support our clinical teams to deliver safe and compassionate care, reduce harm and improve patient experience.
This post is based at the RSCH/PRH/Newhaven sites. However, there may be a need for the post holder to be flexible at times to provide service delivery and advanced knowledge on all matters relating to tissue viability, across multiple hospital sites across the county of Sussex. There will be support and supervision to ensure the post holder is competent and confident to deliver the needs of the service across the differing sites.
Main duties of the job
Provide highly specialist clinical knowledge and holistic advice to clinical staff underpinned by theoretical and practical knowledge of a wide range of procedures and practices relating to traumatic, acute and chronic wound management. This will include the management of lower leg trauma and other tissue viability challenges.
Manage and prioritise referrals to the service, determining those requiring direct review and/or liaison with other agencies
Independently assess, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate care delivered to the tissue viability caseload of patients, as well as implementation of management plans created in collaboration with medical colleagues.
Support Matrons and other clinical staff using the AAR/ELR process for incidents to identify root causes and contributing factors for incidents, ensuring that this informs quality improvement work, and that appropriate actions and learning is shared across the Trust and wider community.
Advice on safeguarding escalation of admitted and acquired pressure ulcers.
Participate and initiate quality improvement works in relation to improve the Tissue Viability service.
Provide education programmes as required related to tissue viability as part of the Harm free Care plan within University Hospitals Sussex.
Make clinical judgements about patients and adjust treatment plans accordingly to achieve treatment targets.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
Act as a positive role model through the provision of effective professional leadership and demonstration of competent, accountable clinical practice.
Work as an autonomous practitioner providing specialist support and guidance to clinical staff to maintain standards, reduce hospital acquired pressure ulcers, promote wound healing and manage complex wounds.
Triage and manage referrals and evaluate current treatment plans to improve clinical outcomes improving quality, and patient experience.
Provide expert advice on Tissue Viability related resources, equipment and products required for a safe and effective care across University Hospitals Sussex.
Assist in the development review, and evaluating of Trust wide Tissue viability policies, protocols/guidelines, ensuring that any regional and national guidelines are incorporated for local use.
Initiate and facilitate audit and research that aims to collect evidence to support and strengthen clinical practice and to enhance knowledge and understanding of wound healing.
Assist in Trust wide pressure ulcer reduction campaigns working in partnership with the Divisional Directors of Nursing and Hospital Directors to sustain and embed improvements
Work collaboratively both with internal and external stakeholders/partners where required.
Will be responsible for the performance management and clinical supervision of the Tissue Viability nurses within the team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
Act as a positive role model through the provision of effective professional leadership and demonstration of competent, accountable clinical practice.
Work as an autonomous practitioner providing specialist support and guidance to clinical staff to maintain standards, reduce hospital acquired pressure ulcers, promote wound healing and manage complex wounds.
Triage and manage referrals and evaluate current treatment plans to improve clinical outcomes improving quality, and patient experience.
Provide expert advice on Tissue Viability related resources, equipment and products required for a safe and effective care across University Hospitals Sussex.
Assist in the development review, and evaluating of Trust wide Tissue viability policies, protocols/guidelines, ensuring that any regional and national guidelines are incorporated for local use.
Initiate and facilitate audit and research that aims to collect evidence to support and strengthen clinical practice and to enhance knowledge and understanding of wound healing.
Assist in Trust wide pressure ulcer reduction campaigns working in partnership with the Divisional Directors of Nursing and Hospital Directors to sustain and embed improvements
Work collaboratively both with internal and external stakeholders/partners where required.
Will be responsible for the performance management and clinical supervision of the Tissue Viability nurses within the team.
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
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).
