Job summary
This is a fixed term/secondment vacancy until 27/12/24
If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.
This is an excellent and exciting 6 month secondment opportunity to specialise your skills in Tissue Viability in the community setting. We are looking for an experienced individual in the field of wound care who would like to specialise in the community setting in Llanelli.
The post holder will work as an integral member of the Community Nursing Team, providing an expert professional and clinical contribution to the nursing care and management of patients with complex wounds in the community setting.
The post holder will facilitate relevant practice development in line with National standards, guidance and best practice through clinical practice, leadership, education, research and audit which reflect the cooperate clinical governance objectives.
To work as an integral member of the wider multi-disciplinary team to promote cost and clinically effective wound care.
The post requires excellent communication skills, a flexible in approach to work and good time management skills. Good IT skills are essential.
The post holder will need the ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work closely with Medicines Management and Tissue Viability Team with regards to educating staff in the community care sector, promoting concordance with HDHB dressings formulary.
Work as part of the Community Leg Ulcer Clinic and promoting the Leg Ulcer/Wet Leg Pathway within the community setting.
Support the Community Nursing Teams in Service caring for patients with wounds in the community setting.
To use expertise and clinical skills to assess patient's individual needs, to educate and give practical advice on how to manage their treatments.
To recommend wound dressings and advise on treatments as per nurse prescribing legislation and Health Board protocols.
Work towards developing innovative and modern proposals for meeting the care needs of this client group.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interview will be held on 17/07/24
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (six of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
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The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sY
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Get instant access to our financial wellbeing benefit Wagestream. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real-time, stream up to 50% of the money youve already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save your wages straight from your salary.
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Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Post registration experience
- Experience in tissue viability practice
- Experience of working in the community care setting
- Experience of working within a multi-professional environment
- Able to work autonomously
Desirable
- Evidence of professional development
Experience
Essential
- Registered first level Nurse
- Educated to Diploma level
- NMC Registration
- Possession of post registration certificate in Tissue Viability or committed to undertake the course in the near future
- Evidence of post registration education to postgraduate diploma level
Desirable
- Relevant degree or commitment to study at degree level
- Teaching experience/qualification
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Post registration experience
- Experience in tissue viability practice
- Experience of working in the community care setting
- Experience of working within a multi-professional environment
- Able to work autonomously
Desirable
- Evidence of professional development
Experience
Essential
- Registered first level Nurse
- Educated to Diploma level
- NMC Registration
- Possession of post registration certificate in Tissue Viability or committed to undertake the course in the near future
- Evidence of post registration education to postgraduate diploma level
Desirable
- Relevant degree or commitment to study at degree level
- Teaching experience/qualification
Language Skills
Desirable
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).
