Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Clinical Lead to lead our Tissue Viability Nursing Service. This is a pivotal role responsible for providing clinical leadership, expert advice, and governance to ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care across the Northumbria Healthcare trust.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
- To operationally lead and develop the tissue viability nursing team, promoting best practices and continuous professional development.
- Provide expert clinical advice and support to healthcare professionals on wound care management, pressure ulcer prevention, and complex tissue viability issues.
- Develop, implement, and audit policies, protocols, and care pathways related to tissue viability.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and reduce incidence of pressure ulcers and wounds.
- Lead quality improvement initiatives and clinical audits.
- Contribute to staff education, training, and development programs.
- Represent the service in clinical governance meetings and external forums across the trust.
About us
We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. Leading in innovation and quality - opening a state of the art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England?
Work in an organisation that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients? You can live and breathe in an area that has the cleanest air, cost effective living, great nightlife, some of the best schools with a wealth of history available on your doorstep. Sound too good to be true? Well it isn't, this is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare, this is the Northumbria Way! Please read 'applicant guidance notes' before submitting your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
About You
- Registered Nurse with a valid NMC registration.
- Specialist qualification or significant experience in tissue viability nursing.
- Non-medical prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake and complete this within 2 years of appointment.
- Proven leadership experience in a clinical nursing role.
- Strong knowledge of wound care products, assessment tools, and evidence-based practice.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Flexibility and willingness to work across a 7-day service
Why Join Us?
- Supportive and innovative working environment.
- Opportunities for ongoing professional growth and development
Job description
Job responsibilities
About You
- Registered Nurse with a valid NMC registration.
- Specialist qualification or significant experience in tissue viability nursing.
- Non-medical prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake and complete this within 2 years of appointment.
- Proven leadership experience in a clinical nursing role.
- Strong knowledge of wound care products, assessment tools, and evidence-based practice.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Flexibility and willingness to work across a 7-day service
Why Join Us?
- Supportive and innovative working environment.
- Opportunities for ongoing professional growth and development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registered General Nurse/Allied Health Professional
- Nursing/AHP Degree
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma supplemented by specialist training, experience, short courses, to masters level equivalent
- Post basic qualification in Tissue
- Viability or equivalent experience Sharp debridement course/ qualification
- Teaching qualification attained as part of a post basic qualification or evidence of delivering education to level 6 students at University
- Prescribing qualification or to be achieved within two years
Desirable
- Masters Level of knowledge
- Extended/Independent Prescribing qualification
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- In depth knowledge of relevant field and evidence of continuing professional development.
- Experience in providing expert clinical advice and support to patients and professionals on Tissue Viability Issues
- Management experience of working at a senior level. Experience of developing a clinical specialist service that operates without direct oversight of a medical lead.
Desirable
- Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools
- Knowledge of or experience in Quality improvement tools, techniques and methods
Other Requirements
Essential
- It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registered General Nurse/Allied Health Professional
- Nursing/AHP Degree
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma supplemented by specialist training, experience, short courses, to masters level equivalent
- Post basic qualification in Tissue
- Viability or equivalent experience Sharp debridement course/ qualification
- Teaching qualification attained as part of a post basic qualification or evidence of delivering education to level 6 students at University
- Prescribing qualification or to be achieved within two years
Desirable
- Masters Level of knowledge
- Extended/Independent Prescribing qualification
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- In depth knowledge of relevant field and evidence of continuing professional development.
- Experience in providing expert clinical advice and support to patients and professionals on Tissue Viability Issues
- Management experience of working at a senior level. Experience of developing a clinical specialist service that operates without direct oversight of a medical lead.
Desirable
- Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools
- Knowledge of or experience in Quality improvement tools, techniques and methods
Other Requirements
Essential
- It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the 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).
