Lead Nurse for Tissue Viability

To act as Trust wide clinical expert and lead professional in tissue viability, providing

advanced specialist advice on complex cases.

Act as a clinical role model, which reflects the philosophy, beliefs and standads of the

Trust.

Provide a specialist nursing resource in the management of patients with compromised

tissue viability, both chronic and acute, and provide advice to other health professionals,

patients, carers and relatives.

Provide specialist advice and support relating to the purchasing and commissioning of

tissue viability resources and their use in practice (eg Vac therapy)

Provide and received complex and sensitive information related to patient care. You will

manage confidential information related to patient care and need to use motivational

communication techniques to support patients with their treatment plans. Some

patients may have communication or cognitive impairments and you will need to use

highly effective communication skills.

You will be required to use judgement skills to interpret and analyse complex needs of

patients and undertake clinical assessment of multiple pathology to determine the

appropriate treatment pathway.

You will provide highly specialised advice concerning patient care and treatment, and

provide advice and guidance to a range of multidisciplinary colleagues.

Provide professional leadership to the Tissue Viability Service, including line

management, supervision and development of specialist nurses.

Please see attached the job

description and person specification for the full details about the role and

the responsibilities

NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our

local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the

right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of

As a Trust we

are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of

everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey ,show progress in areas that matter most to staff. We have seen good results in how colleagues feel about health and wellbeing, alongside increased confidence that employees are recognised and supported

But don't just

take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for

our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and

recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of

patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve

our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together.

If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us

on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

Please note that the Trust

does not currently offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role.

Applications are welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate an alternative

right to work in the UK.

Experience

Essential: - Experience of working at Senior Level

Knowledge

Professional Registration

Essential: - Must hold a current, valid NMC registration (PIN) with no restrictions.

Qualifications

Desirable: - Formal Leadership qualification