Community Tissue Viability Nurse

Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen within the trustwide Tissue Viability Team.
The post holder will be adynamic individual who will motivate health professionals to promote anddevelop nursing care in all areas of tissue viability; creating and maintaininga culture of effective patient and health care services.
To promote pressureulcer prevention and reduce patient harm.The post is multifaceted as it has clinical, educational,audit, research and development components.
The post holder will have skillsand knowledge in the field of tissue viability, you will be required to workautonomously in performing assessments of wounds and implement wound managementand pressure ulcer prevention plans.
You will provide advice and support tohealth care professionals within the Trust and across Mid Yorkshire Communityto improve care delivery and outcomes with support from senior Tissue Viabilitycolleagues.
Main duties of the job The post holder will provide advice and intervention to allpatient groups with tissue viability needs, promote a seamless service within amulti-professional framework and will contribute to the development of thetissue viability service.
You will be responsible for the provision of adviceand support to Trust and non-Trust healthcare professionals in relation toTissue Viability.
Provide education and training on Tissue Viability, includingwound management, pressure ulcer prevention, pressure relieving equipment andleg ulcer management.To discuss/demonstrate dressing choices/techniques forwounds at request of referring professional.Liaise with acute Trust, community district nurses,residential homes, nursing homes, and other disciplines regarding themanagement, discharge and transfer of patients with Tissue Viabilityrequirements.The post holder will contribute to achieving the objectivesof the Trust by implementing quality improvement strategies in relation topressure ulcer prevention to reduce trust acquired patient harm.Take an active part in the development of nursing in theTrust via participation in professional nursing forum and shared governanceinitiatives.
About us We provide care and support for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees.
Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients.
Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs.
Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications.
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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 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 tissue viability 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 Person Specification 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.
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.
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.
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 dead lines.
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.
Desirable Teaching, assessment and presentation skills.
Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse Adult part 1.
First level degree or demonstrable experience in Tissue Viability.
Evidence of continued professional development.
Independent Nurse Prescribing qualification/willingness to undertake.
Desirable Recognised teaching qualification.
Non-medical prescribing.
Completion of Tissue Viability/Woundcare course Other Essential Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations.
Access to a vehicle with the ability to travel around the Wakefield District in all weather conditions in line with service requirements.
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.