Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and committed nurse who wants to be a part of the Powys Tissue Viability team. We aim to deliver excellent standards of care to all people in our community. This can only be achieved by nurses who are committed to continuous professional development.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone able to demonstrate prior knowledge of tissue viability through their current roles and responsibilities. This role will aim to broaden their range of skills and knowledge whilst caring for people of all ages in their own environment or hospital as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
The Tissue Viability Specialist nurse will play a lead role to improve the care of patients with problems relating to but not limited to wound healing, potential for or reduced skin integrity. Communicate complex information to patients in relation to wound management, which can be extremely emotive when managing patients with other complex needs.
Working as part of the Powys Tissue Viability Specialist nurse team you will cover the South Powys catchment in both community and hospital settings.
Working autonomously but also in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team to undertake assessments of complex cases who may also present with complex health needs that would potentially impact upon the patients' skin integrity or wound healing.
This post includes lone working and the ability to travel independently is essential. This is a part time post, hours are flexible.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
We are looking for motivated and committed NMC registered adult nurses who want to be part of a caring and supportive team. We aim to deliver excellent standards of care to all people in our community. This can only be achieved by nurses who are committed to continuous professional development.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
We are looking for motivated and committed NMC registered adult nurses who want to be part of a caring and supportive team. We aim to deliver excellent standards of care to all people in our community. This can only be achieved by nurses who are committed to continuous professional development.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Live registration with the NMC as Registered Nurse
- Degree in Nursing or health related subject or equivalent experience
- Experience as a link nurse to Tissue Viability / Dermatology/ Leg ulcer management or relevant clinical area
Desirable
- Community Nursing Prescribing Qualification
- Wound care qualification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to assess and implement a range of evidenced based therapeutic care interventions
- Proficient in multi-agency partnership working
- Demonstrate autonomous working and management of own caseload
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- High level of knowledge of NMC code of conduct and professional standards/guidance
- Proven ability to work under time constraints
Desirable
- Delivery of clinical training in relation to specialism
- Experience of proactive caseload management of wide range of patients
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Communicate effectively with multi-agency colleagues at all levels including negotiation, deescalation, conflict skills
- Excellent report writing and presentation skills adopting local process
- Proficient in dealing with highly complex and emotive issues
Desirable
- Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.
Values
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Live registration with the NMC as Registered Nurse
- Degree in Nursing or health related subject or equivalent experience
- Experience as a link nurse to Tissue Viability / Dermatology/ Leg ulcer management or relevant clinical area
Desirable
- Community Nursing Prescribing Qualification
- Wound care qualification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to assess and implement a range of evidenced based therapeutic care interventions
- Proficient in multi-agency partnership working
- Demonstrate autonomous working and management of own caseload
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- High level of knowledge of NMC code of conduct and professional standards/guidance
- Proven ability to work under time constraints
Desirable
- Delivery of clinical training in relation to specialism
- Experience of proactive caseload management of wide range of patients
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Communicate effectively with multi-agency colleagues at all levels including negotiation, deescalation, conflict skills
- Excellent report writing and presentation skills adopting local process
- Proficient in dealing with highly complex and emotive issues
Desirable
- Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.
Values
Essential
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).
