Associate Specialist Practitioner - Tissue Viability Service

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

East Cheshire NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Tissue Viability Nurse to deliver specialist care across both acute and community settings. You will provide evidence-based services, support clinical teams, and promote best practices in pressure ulcer prevention.

The post requires post-registration Tissue Viability expertise, first level registration, and a Nurse Prescribing qualification or willingness to obtain one. DBS clearance and professional development are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with 1st level registration and extensive post-registration experience.
• Post-registration qualification in Tissue Viability or equivalent.
• Educated to first degree level or equivalent.
• Nurse Prescribing Qualification (V300/V150) or willingness to undertake.
• Experience with audit/research in Tissue Viability and education.
• Proven teaching and mentoring skills for clinical staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist Tissue Viability care across acute and community settings.
• Deliver training (formal and informal) in the Tissue Viability field to clinical teams.
• Advise on pressure ulcer prevention and management and ensure best practices.
• Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, patients and carers.

Skills

Tissue Viability

Pressure ulcer prevention

Wound assessment

Education and training

Audit skills

Autonomous practice

Communication skills

Education

First level registration

Post registration qualification in Tissue Viability

Nurse Prescribing Qualification

Educated to first degree level

Tools

PowerPoint

Doppler studies

Job description

Role Overview

To provide the specialist practitioner function in the delivery of care to patients who have been referred to the Tissue Viability Nursing Service. To develop and deliver high quality, specialist patient centric care and work with the associated clinical team to ensure this is incorporated within the Business Group and Trust objectives. To deliver training both formally and informally within the specialist field of Tissue Viability To act as a role model ensuring practice is the most up to date and delivered in a professional manner at all times. We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced TVN to join our friendly hardworking and highly motivated team. The post requires someone with a minimum of 3 years tissue viability experience working across both acute and community settings. We foster good working relationships and an environment for continuous professional development. The post holder will provide a comprehensive, evidence-based Tissue Viability Service for both patients and health care professionals in East Cheshire NHS Trust footprint. Covering both acute and community services, including nursing and residential homes, specialist schools and GP practices, caring for all ages from birth. You will be a self-motivated, enthusiastic individual who has specialist knowledge of tissue viability, working autonomously at a level appropriate to clinical competence and within the scope of professional practice.

Responsibilities

In this operational role you will work with the clinical teams to provide effective patient care in respect to pressure ulcer prevention and management. Providing specialist advice, training, and support to clinical teams, ensuring best practices are followed across the Trust. Good communication and presentation skills will be essential in building good working relationships with members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients and their carers/families.

Requirements

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Qualifications and Experience

• 1st level registration with extensive post registration experience
• Post registration qualification in Tissue Viability, Leg Ulcer Management or evidence of relevant post registration experience within the specialty of Tissue Viability
• Educated to first degree level or be able to demonstrate equivalent skills and abilities to work at this level
• Nurse Prescribing Qualification
• V300/V150, Mentoring course
• Degree module in specialist area or working towards this or be prepared to study at this level.
• Communication/counselling skills training, Evidence of teaching and facilitating staff development in clinical practice
• Good communication and listening skills
• Ability to communicate at different levels
• Ability to make appropriate decisions at all levels
• Audit skills
• Ability to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of role
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of team
• Ability to cope under pressure; deal with stressful situations and to agreed deadlines.
• Proactive, takes own initiative
• Supportive team member, Comprehensive knowledge of computers and information technology and willingness to develop further skills including PowerPoint presentation, Significant years proven post registration experience, some of which is in a relevant/ associated area.
• Experience of completing and contributing to audit / research.
• Experience of contributing to the teaching and mentoring of staff.
• Proven interest in Tissue Viability, Experience in both hospital and community setting
• Assessment of Surgical wounds and application of TNP.
• Lower limb assessments/; Doppler studies
  We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

About East Cheshire NHS Trust

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours. We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities. Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.