Job summary
Pioneer WHLC is excited to announce that we are recruiting for the posts of:
Nurses / Tissue Viability Nurses / Lymphoedema Nurses
You will become a member of a team who achieve
outstanding results for their patients.
We are committed to delivering the highest standards and adding to the
expertise of the fields we operate in via research.
You may either have an interest in or have experience
with treating wounds and lymphoedema. We provide an intensive induction
training programme for wound healing, a formal qualification in lymphoedema and
are committed to supporting further education at Masters level.
We have a clear pathway of staff development from
Nurse to Nurse Specialist level and continuous progression opportunities.
Agenda for Change Bands: 5-6
Full Time / Part Time
The successful candidate
must have a driving licence and access to a car
Specialty:
Wound Healing and Lymphoedema
Areas of work:
To cover Ambulatory Clinics across West Sussex
(Horsham, Crawley,
Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill and East Grinstead)
Main duties of the job
Clinical
Perform complex holistic wound assessments following referral from healthcare professionals. Plan, implement and evaluate specialist care with patients and carers using diagnostic tests/equipment where appropriate e.g. Doppler and full vascular assessments.
Be able to demonstrate/obtain advanced clinical skills such as conducting full vascular assessments including differential diagnosis.
To support triaging of clinical assessments and care planning via telemedicine for patients as appropriate.
Respect peoples dignity, wishes and beliefs; involve them in shared decision-making and obtain their consent before undertaking procedures.
Promote a patient focused multidisciplinary approach to care in collaboration with carers, health care professionals and other agencies
To work according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines as the Lead clinician for a defined group of patients.
Communication Core Dimension
Use communication skills in order to convey complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers and other staff, overcoming any barriers to understanding and providing support during distressing or emotional events.
Maintain professional boundaries and working relationships with patients and colleagues.
To act as patient/staff advocate through the application of ethical, legal and professional knowledge and skills.
Educate patients and their carer(s) as required where a need has been identified.
About us
Benefits include:
Generous Pension
Income Protection Scheme
Occupational Health Support
Annual Leave aligned to NHS
Salary aligned to NHS Agenda
for Change
Training, development and progression opportunities
Be part of a team committed to excellence for our
patients and for our staff
Job description
Job responsibilities
This position requires an autonomous specialist lead in developing, co-ordinating, evaluating and managing the Lymphoedema and Tissue Viability Service. The post holder will use advanced clinical expertise combined with managerial and leadership responsibilities to improve patient care, ensure efficient operations and promote positive teamwork.
This role will also promote clinical excellence through the provision of consistent specialised care, skilled communication, evidence based practice and continuous professional development of staff.
The TVN will work collaboratively to implement audit processes and systems within Pioneer for the purpose of promoting clinically effective and continuously improving care. The role will drive and help to continually embed Pioneer's values; putting Patients First; effective Communication; invest in Staff Development; strive for Excellence; and advance practice through Research.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Perform complex holistic wound assessments following referral from healthcare professionals. Implement care with patients and carers using diagnostic tests or equipment where appropriate e.g. Doppler and full vascular assessments.
Be able to demonstrate/obtain clinical skills such as conducting full vascular assessments including differential diagnosis.
To support triaging of clinical assessments and care planning via telemedicine for patients as appropriate.
Respect people's dignity, wishes and beliefs; involve them in shared decision making and obtain their consent before undertaking procedures.
Promote a patient focused multidisciplinary approach to care in collaboration with carers, health care professionals and other agencies.
To work according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines as the Lead clinician for a defined group of patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This position requires an autonomous specialist lead in developing, co-ordinating, evaluating and managing the Lymphoedema and Tissue Viability Service. The post holder will use advanced clinical expertise combined with managerial and leadership responsibilities to improve patient care, ensure efficient operations and promote positive teamwork.
This role will also promote clinical excellence through the provision of consistent specialised care, skilled communication, evidence based practice and continuous professional development of staff.
The TVN will work collaboratively to implement audit processes and systems within Pioneer for the purpose of promoting clinically effective and continuously improving care. The role will drive and help to continually embed Pioneer's values; putting Patients First; effective Communication; invest in Staff Development; strive for Excellence; and advance practice through Research.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Perform complex holistic wound assessments following referral from healthcare professionals. Implement care with patients and carers using diagnostic tests or equipment where appropriate e.g. Doppler and full vascular assessments.
Be able to demonstrate/obtain clinical skills such as conducting full vascular assessments including differential diagnosis.
To support triaging of clinical assessments and care planning via telemedicine for patients as appropriate.
Respect people's dignity, wishes and beliefs; involve them in shared decision making and obtain their consent before undertaking procedures.
Promote a patient focused multidisciplinary approach to care in collaboration with carers, health care professionals and other agencies.
To work according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines as the Lead clinician for a defined group of patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Ability to evidence ongoing registration/revalidation as a Registered General Nurse
- Ability to evidence relevant, recent and ongoing CPD/learning
- Willingness to learn and achieve in the field of Tissue Viability and Lymphoedema
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate relevant experience of working at NHS Band 5 or above, or equivalent
- Able to demonstrate experience in providing wound care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Ability to evidence ongoing registration/revalidation as a Registered General Nurse
- Ability to evidence relevant, recent and ongoing CPD/learning
- Willingness to learn and achieve in the field of Tissue Viability and Lymphoedema
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate relevant experience of working at NHS Band 5 or above, or equivalent
- Able to demonstrate experience in providing wound care
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
