Job summary
An exciting opportunity has risen for an experienced Tissue Viability Nurse (TVN) to Lead the TVN team at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic and motivated healthcare professional who is keen to deliver a high standard of care and demonstrate compassionate leadership.
The successful candidate will provide professional and clinical leadership in all aspects of Tissue Viability through clinical expertise. It is expected that the applicant has innovative approach to working within the field of Tissue Viability and also leads on education and training for staff in the hospital and within their team.
Furthermore, the successful candidate will have the authority and flexibility to initiate and develop practice within a clinical governance framework. The successful candidate will be fully orientated and supported to fulfil their roles and we endeavour to support attendance relevant study days and conferences.
Main duties of the job
Please see JD for details.
They will work in an advanced clinical role, leading and developing nursing practice within the specialty, at master's level. The post holder should be practicing at a higher level of practice competency.
They must demonstrate a sound knowledge in tissue viability and have the ability to co-ordinate relevant clinical issues Trust wide and represent those views both internally across the working sector & externally as required.
The post holder will be a member of the relevant service group/groups and represent nursing issues accordingly. In order to develop and deliver specialist advice and support the service to patients requiring specialist wound care; this post will maintain a strong clinical component.
They will implement and lead nurse-led services, sustaining a change culture, in line with the national health service agenda related to pressure ulcer prevention and management, and general complex wound care.
They will participate in NCL and ICB projects in order to improve and provide seamless care across the sector.
The post holder will ensure that governance process are adhered to in all aspects of care in relation to Tissue Viability.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative Trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration
- BSc in relevant subject
- Wound management and/or leg ulcer modules.
Desirable
- Mentorship/ preceptorship or equivalent teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- 5 years post registration experience
- 18 months at band 6 in tissue viability or acute care related speciality
- Experience in managing complex wounds
- Competent in managing leg ulcers, including compression bandaging
- Experience of working in inpatient and outpatient setting
- Experience of MDT working
- Experience of managing a staff team
- Experience of implementing change in a clinical setting
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills with attention to detail
- Knowledge of current advances in wound care, pressure ulcers and leg ulcer management
- An understanding of quality, clinical risk, clinical governance, national benchmarks and other professional issues
Desirable
- Knowledge of research & audit methodology
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
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Free Hospital
Pond Street
Hampstead
NW3 2QG