Tissue Viability Nurse

Lehrman Cameron Studio, LLC; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Tissue Viability Nurse to join their expert team. This permanent role offers the chance to make a significant impact on patient care through specialized wound management. You will work autonomously, assessing and treating complex wounds while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. This position is ideal for those passionate about enhancing patient outcomes and developing their clinical skills in a supportive environment. If you're committed to making a difference in healthcare, we invite you to apply and be part of a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Provide expert nursing care for complex wounds.
• Work autonomously and manage a defined caseload.

Responsibilities

• Assess tissue viability problems and initiate treatment.
• Educate patients on managing their conditions.

Skills

Tissue Viability Expertise

Patient Assessment

Nurse Prescribing

Communication Skills

Clinical Leadership

Education

UK Professional Nurse Registration

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Job Summary

An opportunity has arisen for a permanent position within the Tissue Viability Clinical Nurse Specialist Team to support the Primary and Community Care services and Secondary Care Services.

The Tissue Viability Team is a small team of expert Nurses working closely with wider multi-disciplinary teams to promote a collaborative culture for individualised wound care for all patients.

The post holder will work as an integral member of the Tissue Viability Team. They will provide an expert professional and clinical contribution to the nursing care and management of patients with complex wounds. 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 corporate clinical governance objectives.

This is a unique opportunity to develop your Tissue Viability knowledge and skills. If you are hardworking, committed, and passionate to make a difference, and want to be part of a dynamic team then we look forward to hearing from you.

Interviews to be held on 16/05/25

Main duties of the job

The Successful Applicant Will:

1. Work as an autonomous practitioner.
2. Accept referrals from all health care professionals both in primary and secondary care in accordance within set protocols for referral.
3. Provide a tissue viability nurse service for patients with wounds in both Primary and Community services and Secondary Care settings.
4. Be responsible for managing a defined caseload.
5. Assess tissue viability problems of patients and initiate appropriate treatment & investigations, interpreting, acting on and communicating the results appropriately to the patient.
6. Use expertise and clinical skills to assess patients' needs, educate, and give practical advice on treatment management.
7. Recommend prescriptions and advise on treatments as per nurse prescribing legislation and protocols.
8. Promote understanding and knowledge for patients in managing their conditions and instruct on maintaining healthy lifestyles.
9. Acquire special skills and techniques under supervision, such as Recording Ankle Brachial Pressure Index, working within policies and protocols.
10. Assist in developing nursing staff skills within Primary, Community Care, and Secondary Care settings.

About Us

Hywel Dda University Health Board provides NHS healthcare services across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and neighboring counties. Our staff of 12,000 deliver primary, community, hospital, mental health, and learning disability services to nearly 400,000 people in Wales, collaborating with local authorities and various health and social care partners.

Additional Information

The role requires UK professional registration, and the ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable but not mandatory. We support staff in bilingualism to enhance patient experiences.