Tissue Viability Specialist Nurse

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Rotherham is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist to manage patient care in tissue viability. The role involves assessing and implementing care plans while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates must hold a registered nurse qualification, NMC registration, and possess strong communication skills. The annual salary ranges from £38,682 to £46,580 pro rata.

Qualifications

• Experience of working at Senior Level.
• Tissue Viability experience is required.
• Evidence of continued professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating specialist nursing care programmes.
• Managing a personal caseload and making autonomous clinical decisions.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and participating in case discussions.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to manage, motivate and empower others

Organised approach to work with ability to prioritise

IT literate

Teaching and presentation skills

Education

1st level registered nurse qualification

NMC registration

Degree level education

Post-basic qualification in tissue viability care or relevant subject

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Rotherham Foundation Trust for a Clinical Nurse Specialists Band 6 within the already established Tissue Viability nursing team. As a Clinical Nurse Specialist you will act as an advocate for patient care, providing seamless and timely management for patients with compromised skin integrity.

This fast paced and varied role requires an individual who shows a methodical approach to patient assessment who will work alongside the wider team to support patients, providing an individualised plan of care, delivering a high-quality service and ensure the service is accessible and available to give advice and clinical expertise to both patients and other health care professionals.

We are looking for an individual to work alongside the existing team, who is caring and shows enthusiasm. The ideal candidate will be able to work effectively with both patients and the wider MDT whilst working cohesively within the Clinical Nurse Specialist Team. This unique opportunity requires you to be committed, organised and an excellent communicator both verbal and written.

You must be able to work both independently and as part of a team. We are keen to invite to interview Nurses who encompass the above and meet the essential criteria in the person specification.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role involve assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating specialist nursing care programmes, always considering the patients physical, psychological and psycho-social needs.

The postholder will collaborate with colleagues on care processes, integrating current evidence and best practice while reviewing interventions for effectiveness and timeliness.

Responsibilities include making autonomous clinical decisions, managing a personal caseload, and acting as an advocate for patients under the tissue viability service.

The role demands close liaison with multidisciplinary teams, participation in case discussions, and timely referrals to other specialists when required.

The postholder must ensure patients and families are fully informed, support them in making decisions, and set realistic expectations regarding outcomes and side effects.

Additionally, the duties involve supporting patient and carer wellbeing, maintaining accurate clinical records, contributing to MDT meetings, and using specialist knowledge to upskill colleagues in caring for patients with compromised skin integrity, all while upholding privacy, dignity, and professional standards.

About us

The RotherhamNHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving ourlocal population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act theright way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities ofRotherham

As a Trust weare on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart ofeverything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are thesecond most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as aplace to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagementoverall

But don't justtake our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations forour Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people andrecognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives ofpatients 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 improveour services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together.If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join uson our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

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Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specificationfor the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of working at Senior Level
• Tissue Viability experience

Knowledge

• IT literate
• Teaching and presentation skills
• Organisations skills

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Awareness of the Professional Code of Conduct and NMC Competency Standards.
• Awareness of the significance to own practice of the following issues:-
• Health and Safety
• Confidentiality and Data Protection
• Safeguarding
• Clinical governance
• Organised approach to work with ability to prioritise and delegate
• Excellent time management and organization skills
• Ability to manage, motivate and empower others
• Ability to analyse information/data and provide written reports
• Mentoring and counselling skills

Professional Registration/PIN

• Please enter NMC pin

Qualifications

• 1st level registered nurse qualification
• NMC registration
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Degree level education
• Post-basic qualification in tissue viability care or relevant subject or working towards

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.

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearPro rata, per annum