• Job Description

  Req#: C9377-CORP0234?language=en&page=1571&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  The post holder will be a dynamic individual who will motivate health professionals to promote and develop nursing care in all areas of tissue viability; creating and maintaining a culture of effective patient and health care services. To promote pressure ulcer prevention and reduce patient harm.

  The post is multifaceted as it has clinical, educational, audit, research and development components. The post holder will have skills and knowledge in the field of tissue viability, you will be required to work autonomously in performing highly skilled assessments of complex wounds and implement wound management and pressure ulcer prevention plans. You will provide expert advice and support to health care professionals within the Trust and across Mid Yorkshire Community to improve care delivery and outcomes with support from senior Tissue Viability colleagues.

  Please note, the working hours for this post are 24 hours per week.

  Main duties of the job

  The post holder will act as an expert nurse and provide advice and intervention to all patient groups with tissue viability needs, promote a seamless service within a multi-professional framework and will contribute to the development of the tissue viability service.You will be responsible for the provision of specialist advice and support to Trust and non-Trust healthcare professionals in relation to Tissue Viability.Provide education and training on Tissue Viability, including wound management, pressure ulcer prevention, pressure relieving equipment and leg ulcer management

  To discuss/demonstrate dressing choices/techniques for complex wounds at request of referring professional. Triage referrals in to Tissue Viability for wound assessment and pressure ulcer prevention.

  Participate in the investigation of tissue viability related incidents within the Trust and assist in the setting and implementation of action plans

  Liaise with acute Trust, community district nurses, residential homes, nursing homes, and other disciplines regarding the management, discharge and transfer of patients with complex Tissue Viability requirements.

  The post holder will contribute to achieving the objectives of the Trust by implementing quality improvement strategies in relation to pressure ulcer prevention to reduce trust acquired patient harm.

  Take an active part in the development of nursing in the Trust via participation in professional nursing forum and shared governance initiatives.

  About us

  We provide care and support to over a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).

  Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our workforce.

  We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.

  We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all applicants are treated fairly and consistently.

  We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.

  We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.

  Date posted

  16 October 2023

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 6

  Salary

  £35,392 to £42,618 a year pro-rata for part time

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  C9377-CORP0234

  Job locations

  Pinderfields Hospital

  Aberford Road

  Wakefield

  West Yorkshire

  WF1 4DG

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To provide clinical, social and psychological support to their patients using excellent communication skills, education and health promotion to enable them to reach their optimum level of independence and health

  To provide specialist advice, supervision and support to their defined caseload and peers

  Responsible for providing evidence based practice

  Will have responsibility for supporting the Matron for Tissue Viability in leading identified and agreed aspects of the service, in the development of care systems, protocols and guidelines working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and developing excellent interdepartmental relationships with excellent communication with a focus on quality improvement

  Work collaboratively with the Tissue Viability Team and Allied Health Professionals, with in their own scope of practice

  Will ensure cost effective use of all resources

  Promote programmes of health education and health promotion relevant to service

  Work within national policy frameworks relevant to the service

  Deal effectively and professionally with patient / service user issues collaborating with PALS as appropriate and take a proactive approach to resolving issues and learning from complaints and escalate when unable to resolve

  Contribute to the multi-professional approach in the management of patients / carers within the specialist area in relation to ongoing care needs

  Act as a resource for specialist knowledge for clinical staff in the Care Closer to Home division.

  Ensure effective multi- disciplinary communication

  Support the management function of the department by provision of reports and information as required

  Provide mentorship and preceptorship as required to junior staff in the team or students on placement

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To provide clinical, social and psychological support to their patients using excellent communication skills, education and health promotion to enable them to reach their optimum level of independence and health

  To provide specialist advice, supervision and support to their defined caseload and peers

  Responsible for providing evidence based practice

  Will have responsibility for supporting the Matron for Tissue Viability in leading identified and agreed aspects of the service, in the development of care systems, protocols and guidelines working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and developing excellent interdepartmental relationships with excellent communication with a focus on quality improvement

  Work collaboratively with the Tissue Viability Team and Allied Health Professionals, with in their own scope of practice

  Will ensure cost effective use of all resources

  Promote programmes of health education and health promotion relevant to service

  Work within national policy frameworks relevant to the service

  Deal effectively and professionally with patient / service user issues collaborating with PALS as appropriate and take a proactive approach to resolving issues and learning from complaints and escalate when unable to resolve

  Contribute to the multi-professional approach in the management of patients / carers within the specialist area in relation to ongoing care needs

  Act as a resource for specialist knowledge for clinical staff in the Care Closer to Home division.

  Ensure effective multi- disciplinary communication

  Support the management function of the department by provision of reports and information as required

  Provide mentorship and preceptorship as required to junior staff in the team or students on placement

  Person Specification

  Other

  Essential

  • Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Significant post registration experience.
  • Demonstrate team and lone worker qualities.
  • Multi professional working.
  • Experience of complex wound assessment and management planning.
  • Demonstrate compassion and sensitivity.

  Desirable

  • Audit/research experience.
  • Leadership/management.
  • Teaching/training.
  • Experience of working autonomously.
  • Experience of working with in the field of Tissue Viability.

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registered General Nurse Adult part 1.
  • First level degree or demonstrable experience in Tissue Viability.
  • Evidence of continued professional development.

  Desirable

  • Recognised teaching qualification.
  • Non-medical prescribing.
  • Completion of Tissue Viability / wound care course.
  • Recognised qualification in sharp debridement.

  Skills and Abilities

  Essential

  • IT literate.
  • Influencing and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Flexible attitude to working.
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Ability to manage own workload.
  • Triage and prioritise workload for a team.
  • Work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrate resilience in challenging situations.
  • Ability to critically evaluate research ensuring practice is evidence based.
  • Prioritise considerations of service.
  • Strong, participative and supportive management style.
  • Excellent written communication skills and effective record keeping.
  • Hold a full current driving licence and have access to a car; essential to post.

  Desirable

  • Teaching, assessment and presentation skills.

  Knowledge and Awareness

  Essential

  • Awareness of own limitations.
  • Demonstrate understanding of local and national drivers for Tissue Viability Service.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of current Tissue Viability themes and guidelines.

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of current health issues which may influence role.

  Personal Attributes

  Essential

  • Assertive, confident yet approachable.
  • Calm and objective.
  • Ability to motivate self and others.
  • Committed to providing high quality patient centred care.
  • Innovative and forward thinking.
  • Strategic influencing.
  • Intellectual flexibility.
  • Motivated individual, commitment to personal & professional development.
  • Able to consistently adopt behaviours that demonstrate a commitment to, and understanding of the Trust values towards everyone who uses or delivers our patient services.

  Person Specification

  Other

  Essential

  • Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Significant post registration experience.
  • Demonstrate team and lone worker qualities.
  • Multi professional working.
  • Experience of complex wound assessment and management planning.
  • Demonstrate compassion and sensitivity.

  Desirable

  • Audit/research experience.
  • Leadership/management.
  • Teaching/training.
  • Experience of working autonomously.
  • Experience of working with in the field of Tissue Viability.

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registered General Nurse Adult part 1.
  • First level degree or demonstrable experience in Tissue Viability.
  • Evidence of continued professional development.

  Desirable

  • Recognised teaching qualification.
  • Non-medical prescribing.
  • Completion of Tissue Viability / wound care course.
  • Recognised qualification in sharp debridement.

  Skills and Abilities

  Essential

  • IT literate.
  • Influencing and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Flexible attitude to working.
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Ability to manage own workload.
  • Triage and prioritise workload for a team.
  • Work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrate resilience in challenging situations.
  • Ability to critically evaluate research ensuring practice is evidence based.
  • Prioritise considerations of service.
  • Strong, participative and supportive management style.
  • Excellent written communication skills and effective record keeping.
  • Hold a full current driving licence and have access to a car; essential to post.

  Desirable

  • Teaching, assessment and presentation skills.

  Knowledge and Awareness

  Essential

  • Awareness of own limitations.
  • Demonstrate understanding of local and national drivers for Tissue Viability Service.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of current Tissue Viability themes and guidelines.

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of current health issues which may influence role.

  Personal Attributes

  Essential

  • Assertive, confident yet approachable.
  • Calm and objective.
  • Ability to motivate self and others.
  • Committed to providing high quality patient centred care.
  • Innovative and forward thinking.
  • Strategic influencing.
  • Intellectual flexibility.
  • Motivated individual, commitment to personal & professional development.
  • Able to consistently adopt behaviours that demonstrate a commitment to, and understanding of the Trust values towards everyone who uses or delivers our patient services.

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

  Address

  Pinderfields Hospital

  Aberford Road

  Wakefield

  West Yorkshire

  WF1 4DG

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

  Address

  Pinderfields Hospital

  Aberford Road

  Wakefield

  West Yorkshire

  WF1 4DG

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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