Job summary
Due to staff movement within the Community Tissue Viability
Team an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced clinician to join
us. The post is for a permanent position of 22.5 hours per week. This would be
an ideal opportunity for a clinician with a passion for Tissue Viability who
would like to broaden their knowledge and skill in a supportive and friendly
team. The successful candidate will already possess in-depth Tissue Viability
knowledge and understanding. The role requires experience in quality innovation
and improvement programmes. Applicants must have a working knowledge of the
National Wound Care Strategy and current wound care practices.
The ability to build and present education programmes is
required alongwith knowledge of both Acute and Community services, chronic and
acute wound management.
For informal discussions please contact Lynne
O`Connelley -07917721304 lynneoconnelley@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The Tissue Viability service is a nurse led expert advisory
service, providing specialist evidenced based advice and education on complex
and non-healing wounds. We provide
advice to patients, families, carers and healthcare professionals.
To provide and support the Tissue Viability Specialist in
the provision of Tissue Viability Service. As a member of the Tissue Viability
Team assist in the development of a quality, proactive, evidence based tissue
viability service.
Within the focus of Tissue viability the post holder will:
Participate in the development of nursing practice within
Tissue viability and contribute to the body of nursing knowledge
Take a lead role facilitating the planning and evaluation of
care for a designated group of patients
Provide specialist education and training
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do meet the minimum salary £23,200, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview
slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
To be eligible for Health and Care Worker visa sponsorship
you will usually need to be paid at least £25,600 per year
We provide hospital services from two acute sites -
Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a
centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community
hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and
Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care
in patients' homes.
At County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust our aim
is to always deliver excellent care with compassion to deliver the highest
quality of care our patients deserve. We value the personal skills, experiences
and qualities that individuals bring to the Trust; creating an inclusive
working environment to attract talented people who feel motivated, involved and
able to influence the future direction of our services. The wellbeing of staff
is important to us; we have a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team who provide
support on a range of topics.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and
Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people
are currently under-represented
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the
adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview
slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
To be eligible for Health and Care Worker visa sponsorship
you will usually need to be paid at least £25,600 per year
We provide hospital services from two acute sites -
Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a
centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community
hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and
Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care
in patients' homes.
At County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust our aim
is to always deliver excellent care with compassion to deliver the highest
quality of care our patients deserve. We value the personal skills, experiences
and qualities that individuals bring to the Trust; creating an inclusive
working environment to attract talented people who feel motivated, involved and
able to influence the future direction of our services. The wellbeing of staff
is important to us; we have a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team who provide
support on a range of topics.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and
Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people
are currently under-represented
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the
adverts supporting documents
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration experience in a clinical setting Experience undertaking audits Experience of data analysis Good working knowledge of tissue viability in an acute hospital setting as well as a community setting Experience with Topical negative pressure, wound debridement, larvae therapy and complex wound management
Desirable
- Administrative and IT skills Experience as a Tissue Viability nurse or experience as a Tissue Viability link nurse. Experience of report writing. Experience of working to targets. Experience delivering presentations.
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills verbal and written Ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability to manage own workload Evidence of continuing professional development Ability to achieve tight deadlines in a complex/changing environment Be able to utilise critical reflection Knowledge of: Principles of tissue viability Ability to demonstrate sound teaching and presentation skills using powerpoint presentations
Desirable
- Recognised course in wound care/Tissue Viability.
Special Requirements
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree Level education Teaching qualification / Mentorship 730/998 or equivalent
Desirable
- Research experience
- Audit experience
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered General Nurse Level 1 with valid current NMC registration
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration experience in a clinical setting Experience undertaking audits Experience of data analysis Good working knowledge of tissue viability in an acute hospital setting as well as a community setting Experience with Topical negative pressure, wound debridement, larvae therapy and complex wound management
Desirable
- Administrative and IT skills Experience as a Tissue Viability nurse or experience as a Tissue Viability link nurse. Experience of report writing. Experience of working to targets. Experience delivering presentations.
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills verbal and written Ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability to manage own workload Evidence of continuing professional development Ability to achieve tight deadlines in a complex/changing environment Be able to utilise critical reflection Knowledge of: Principles of tissue viability Ability to demonstrate sound teaching and presentation skills using powerpoint presentations
Desirable
- Recognised course in wound care/Tissue Viability.
Special Requirements
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree Level education Teaching qualification / Mentorship 730/998 or equivalent
Desirable
- Research experience
- Audit experience
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered General Nurse Level 1 with valid current NMC registration
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
