Job summary
An exciting opportunity exists for a Clinically Qualified and experienced nurse to work as a Tissue Viability Nurse (TVN) in Ealing Borough. The role provides an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to utilise their skills and experiences in this specialist field as well as development opportunities.
The Team delivers a range of services, including;
Initial Specialist assessments from a range of referrers, including District Nurses, GPs and Community and acute hospitals as well as Nursing Homes
Utilising a range of resources, including Digital technologies
Advice and Guidance to District Nursing and other members of the MDT
Teaching and development of other staff and carers
Working both from Team bases and providing home visits as appropriate
Close partnership working with a range of other services and providers
In response you will work as part of a Specialist team of nurses and Health care professionals. You will be provided with Specialist Supervision and Guidance as well as opportunities to further develop your skills in this field
Main duties of the job
Establishing and maintaining relationships with Key stakeholders in the management of TV issues across Ealing Borough
Providing support to the wider MDT to deliver responsive, patient centred care in line with NICE guidance as well as local and National standards
Being a positive role model and setting standards for the team
Ensuring that the KPIs are delivered and any risks are escalated at the earliest opportunity to ensure that mitigation is in place.
Ensure compliance with our clinical governance framework, you will motivate colleagues, champion service user safety and dignity and drive continuous improvement.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse
- Post registration qualification in wound care, tissue viability or leg ulcer management
- Teaching qualification
- Evidence of continued professional development
Experience
Essential
- Experience in teaching theory and practical skills.
Desirable
- Advanced nursing skills in the assessment, planning and evaluation of patients tissue viability needs.
- Experience of working as a clinical nurse specialist.
- Knowledge and experience of audit, research and quality improvement.
- Knowledge and experience in clinical governance
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate knowledge of specialist pressure reducing equipment.
- Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the intrinsic and extrinsic factors that affect wound healing.
- Demonstrate knowledge to assess and diagnose wound aetiology.
- Demonstrate knowledge of long term conditions and how they impact on wound healing
Desirable
- Demonstrate knowledge of government frameworks and targets
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Effective decision making skills.
- Ability to communicate sensitive information.
Desirable
- Ability to lead and influence change
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.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
West London NHS Trust
Address
Featherstone Road Clinic
Southall
UB2 5BQ