Nurse Specialist (Xr06)

Job summary We are inviting applications for a 12-month secondment from experienced, enthusiastic, and highly motivated registered nurses with significant post-qualification experience in a Band 5 or 6 position.
The successful candidate will want to improve pressure ulcer prevention for all patients and support quality improvement work in clinical areas.
The successful applicant will support ward staff in pressure ulcer prevention, the management of MASD (moisture associated skin damage) and lower limb care, including the use of compression as well as ensuring appropriate wound care for all inpatients across the Trust, both adults, children and neonates.
Utilising transferable skills to establish and implement plans of care to our patients, as well as providing education and training to patients, their relatives, carers, and staff across the Trust.
This is a very exciting opportunity for the right person to support the work of the Tissue Viability service, to continue to improve the quality of skin care and pressure ulcer prevention within the Trust.
Working clinically with patients, their families, carers and Trust staff is integral within this role and being passionate about improving the patient experience in relation pressure ulcer prevention, MASD, wound care and the management of the lower limb.
Expected Shortlisting Date 30/01/2025 Planned Interview Date 06/02/2025 Main duties of the job Main duties of the job Responsibility for the management of a defined caseload of patients with tissue viability needs.
Carrying out the assessment of those needs, working with the MDT teams in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of measures to support both the patient, family, carers and staff.
Providing specialist nursing care and advice to a patients and staff.
Contributing to the development and embedding of the quality improvement work of the service across the Trust.
Monitoring and auditing of current pressure ulcer prevention practices and be a driving force for change.
Delivering training and education to patients, family, carers and staff.
Ensuring cost effective use of resources.
The post holder will have good communication and organisational skills and experience within a relevant specialty.
The post holder will ideally have experience in clinical audit/standard setting and service change/change management.
Knowledge, skills, and experience in continence management are essential given the specialty of this team.
We offer flexible work opportunities, training and education opportunities, and the support of a forward thinking and dynamic Trust.
The post holder will have the opportunity to implement changes in nursing care to improve patient outcomes and service delivery.
About us Come and join our team in Leeds and become part of The Leeds Way sharing our vision and values.
Our Trust is recognised for staff engagement, great care and rated GOOD by the Care Quality Commission.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest acute health providers in the UK and based in one of the fastest growing and vibrant cities in the north.
The Tissue Viability team is a small, friendly inpatient service, a dynamic team and is part of the larger Chief Nurse CSU alongside with strong links supporting many specialities, with a common goal of providing seamless, integrated, patient-centred care.
Our values are part of what make us different from other Trusts, we see this as a strength, as well as a commitment and responsibility.
Our values were developed by our staff and as a workforce we are committed to upholding them.
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Job description Job responsibilities The jobholder is responsible for the management of a defined caseload.
The jobholder carries continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards of care.
The jobholder will provide specialist nursing care and advice to a specific patient group and will contribute to the development of the speciality service.
The jobholder will ensure cost effective use of resources.
The post holder will work alongside the Band 6 and 7 nurses within the team.
The post holder will provide information, education, advice and support for patients / family & carers with tissue viability / skin integrity related needs and will support staff in clinical areas with assessing, planning and evaluating patient care needs.
The role requires good communication / organisational skills and close liaison with all members of the clinical / MDT team.
The post holder should be able to manage and prioritise their workload, be able to act on own initiative and recognise their limitations, seeking help when required.
THE LEEDS WAY VALUES Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility.
They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work.
Our five values are: Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values Additionally the following are core values which relate specifically to this post: Commitment to delivering high quality evidence based care Commitment to working in a multi-disciplinary team Commitment to the specialty area, valuing the contribution of all team members, encouraging a positive and creative working environment Commitment to own personal and professional development and to the development of others within the team.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.
By bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving forward change to deliver the highest quality care.
By working for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that change.
WYAAT is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country.
The Partnerships ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health and wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual trust, supports that ambition.
CORE BEHAVIOURS AND SKILLS Communication skills Teaching and assessment skills Organisational skills Time management skills Change management skills Understanding of research-based practice research conscious Team player Conflict management Managing stress Uses initiative to resolve issues within their own control Ability to act professionally at all times CORE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDER STANDING Understanding of the local and national nursing agenda Understanding of relevant National Service Frameworks (if appropriate) Awareness of Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines and policies Understanding of organisational structures PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Acts in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Code of Conduct Clinical care delivery - Provide a clinical lead and role model to nursing staff by delivering high quality care.
- Undertakes clinical procedures where dexterity and accuracy are required.
- Maintain a safe working environment Responsibilities for patient and client care - Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care and treatments using specialist clinical knowledge and skills.
- Organises own clinical workload.
- Receives supervision of clinical care and outcomes from Matron.
Freedom to act - Refer patients as appropriate to other members of the multi-disciplinary team - Make clinical assessments and treatment decisions within clearly defined policies and protocols Communication - Maintains accurate clinical and other records using the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trusts documentation.
- Support patients and their families communicating sensitive condition related information and ensuring they receive required information to enable them to participate in their care delivery - Liaise with Community Services (as appropriate) to ensure seamless provision of care delivery Education and Training - Provide training and education of learners and other junior staff - Actively participate in the development of own personal development plan and performance review - Provide education and training to patients and their carers.
- Keep up to date with developments, advances within the specialty - Leadership and management - Investigate and respond to accidents, complaints, untoward incidents and other significant events - Work with Matron to promote the development of nurses undertaking the CNO Ten Key Roles as considered appropriate - Under the direction of Matron participates in or leads the development of specific elements of nursing practice, reflecting the CMT and Nursing Directorate business plans - Participates in the setting, monitoring and improvement of standards and the quality of patient care, including those standards defined in the National Benchmarks for Essential Care - Promote evidence based practice, wherever possible - Engages users and carers views on service delivery and development - Implement policy and practice guidelines specific to the clinical specialty, proposing changes where appropriate - Contribute to policy and protocol development for speciality area - Exercises a personal duty of care in relation to equipment, resource and stock control utilising equipment and supplies appropriately.
Research and Audit - Contribute to the research agenda - Undertake audit programmes specific to client group, treatments and developments.
- Participate in clinical trials as appropriate.
TRAINING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT The jobholder must take responsibility, in agreement with his/her line manager, for his/her own personal development by ensuring that Continuous Professional Development remains a priority.
The job holder will undertake all mandatory training required for the role.
RESPECT FOR PATIENT CONFIDENTIALITY The job holder should respect patient confidentiality at all times and not divulge patient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role.
COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS Matron All grades nursing staff Allied Health Professionals Medical staff Members of Clinical Management Team Primary Care Trusts SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS i) PHYSICAL EFFORT There is a frequent requirement for job holder to spend a substantial proportion of their working time sitting or standing in a restricted position and an occasional requirement to exert moderate physical effort.
ii) MENTAL EFFORT There is a frequent requirement for the job holder to concentrate where their work pattern may be unpredictable.
iii) EMOTIONAL EFFORT The nature of the clinical and none clinical duties will require the job holder to be involved in distressing or emotional circumstances on a frequent basis.
iv) WORKING CONDITIONS The nature of the clinical and none clinical duties will require the job holder to be involved in occasional exposure to unpleasant or highly unpleasant working conditions Person Specification Skills & behaviours Essential Current issues in healthcare Evidence of continued professional development Willing to undergo training as necessary Capable of lateral thinking Excellent written and verbal skills Ability to organise Desirable IT skills Additional Requirements Essential Experience, knowledge and understanding of Tissue Viability and Pressure Ulcer Prevention Experience Essential Significant post registration experience at Band 5 or 6 or equivalent and experience within a relevant speciality Audit & Standard setting Desirable Service development and / or change management Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (Level 1) Recognised teaching / assessing qualification or relevant teaching experience Desirable Post registration qualification in specialty