Specialist Nurse
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Job summary
An exciting part time (15 hours a week) opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Tissue Viability Specialist Nurse to join CLCH NHS Trust's community tissue viability team in West Hertfordshire. We require a highly motivated and skilled RGN with a BSc Level CPD in Tissue Viability related discipline who is confident in working across professional boundaries. You will need to flexible, innovative and a good team player with the ability to work independently within a community setting. Please note that the majority of patient interventions are performed in patients' homes, so it is essential that you hold a full driving licence.
You will be joining a friendly supportive team and a large NHS community Trust where professional guidance is readily available and personal and professional development is fully supported.
Main duties of the job
Advise first-line HCP's regarding all aspects of Tissue Viability best practice in relation to their caseloads. Holistically assesses and manages patients with all types of tissue viability needs and plans care in conjunction with patients' caseload holders.
Assesses and plans care for complex patients, including skin care, exercise, compression therapy and advanced wound therapies in order to support care close to home and avoid hospital admission where possible.
Manages the prevention and treatment of pressure ulceration and related skin conditions, including exacerbations and develops specialist knowledge to be able to advise staff, patients and carers. Assists in the delivery of an effective and comprehensive advisory Tissue Viability service, working closely with the leg ulcer and lymphoedema services.
With the support of lead practitioner, delivers training, formally or informally, on all aspects of tissue viability management to patients, carers and to all staff groups in the multidisciplinary team.
About us
Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire.
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
- Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
As an NHS trust,we are committed to equal opportunities and ensuring equality and diversity in the workplace.
We have a number of staff networks: Disability and Wellbeing Network (DAWN), Race Equality Network and the Rainbow Network which supports LGBT+ staff. Each network has a champion who is an executive director at the Trust and they hold regular meetingsto discuss issues andmake plans to improve CLCH.
Details
Date posted
16 June 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,162 to £44,629 a year Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS pro rata (part time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
824-HERTS-4850
Job locations
L5 Herts Tissue Viability
Hemel Hempstead
HP2 7YU
Employer details
Employer name
Central London Community Health Trust
Address
L5 Herts Tissue Viability
Hemel Hempstead
HP2 7YU
Employer's website
https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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