Specialist Tissue Viability NurseNHS

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Specialist Tissue Viability Nurse within the WWL Tissue Viability Service.

We are looking for a highly skilled, innovative, dynamic and motivated nurse with clinical and leadership skills in Tissue Viability to join the Team.

This post requires an enthusiastic individual to work in a progressive area who will enjoy involvement in change management. You will be leading and working with the existing tissue viability team to transform the current service provision.

Please note: Applicants who have previously been advised that they do not meet the requirements for this position should not reapply unless they have since taken clear steps to strengthen their application. Reapplications must include evidence demonstrating how the essential criteria are now met.

Please note that this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate should ideally have experience working within a Tissue Viability Service.

You will work closely with the TVNs, clinical leads, acute and community teams to further improve reduction in pressure ulcer incidents and improve quality in wound management across WWL.

You will demonstrate flexibility, excellent communication and leadership skills and the ability to develop, deliver and evaluate quality improvement projects within the service.

The ability to travel between both community and acute sites is essential.

You will be expected to be involved in tissue viability audit and education and will facilitate the implementation of best practice.

Applicants must have experience working collaboratively across acute and community setting within a tissue viability role or similar, with sound knowledge and clinical skills in all areas of wound management.

Job description

The post holder will support the service in the development of clinical procedures, protocols and practice to ensure effective delivery of service to patients within the Trust.

Duties and responsibilities will include to lead co-ordinate and develop a specialist and evidence based wound care service and involve the development and provision of education to all healthcare professionals across WWL.

A working knowledge of the current local and national healthcare agenda to influence best practice in line with tissue viability issues and organisational objectives.

About us

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is proud to provide high-quality acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, our staff are central to everything we do -- we believe that happy staff make for happy patients, and this ethos underpins our culture and our success.

We have a strong, recognised track record in staff engagement and in living our values:

• People at the Heart
• Listen and Involve
• Kind and Respectful
• ONE Team

We are committed to placing patients at the heart of every decision and delivering safe, effective care that protects dignity and enhances experience. We seek to recruit people who share our values, our passion for high-quality care, and our belief in working together as One Team.

At WWL, we recognise the strength that comes from a rich and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.