About this role
Job summary
Are you a dynamic individual looking for a new challenge and development? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Tissue Viability Team. This is an excellent opportunity for an energetic and motivated healthcare practitioner who has a genuine desire to deliver a high standard of care in all aspects of wound care.The role entails the assessment and management of patients who have pressure ulcers, leg ulcers and other complex wound care needs. The successful applicant must have experience in leg ulcer and pressure ulcer management and existing wound care skills. They will be expected to undertake audits and educational programmes to clinicians and patients.
The potential post holder needs to be a committed and confident individual who is conscientious, dynamic, pro-active and has excellent communication and organisational skills.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will report professionally to the Lead Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist and have an active role in all aspects of wound care management within the Trust, including leg ulcer management, pressure ulcer prevention and management, and complex surgical wounds.
They will be required to be actively involved with educational programmes, projects and audits within all aspects of tissue viability agenda.
They will be required to undertake triage duties and manage the service in the absence of the Lead Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist.
They will be expected to have a natural personal resilience to inspire and motivate staff.
They will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to delivery of our world class care values and governing objectives to both staff and patients.
The post holder will work collaboratively with colleagues in the tissue viability team and other colleagues across the Trust to facilitate high quality individualised care to patients
They are expected to work with minimal close supervision.
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 army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million 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 topTherapy Services has a high profile within the Trust, being firmly committed to quality improvement, audit, service evaluation and improvement. We undertake yearly presentations of our achievements for the year; undertaking PDSA and QI projects to ensure we are delivering the most effective, safe and high quality service.For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description document which will provide a more detailed description of role and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications Essential
First level registration Mentorship/ preceptorship or equivalent teaching qualification Working towards a degree or evidence of continuing education
Desirable
Wound management course and/or leg ulcer modules/relevant clinical experience
Experience Essential
Experience of MDT working Experience in managing complex wounds Experience of implementing change in a clinical setting Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines 3 years post registration experience
Skills and aptitude Essential
An understanding of quality, clinical risk, clinical governance, national benchmarks and other professional issues Good attendance record Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills with attention to detail Knowledge of current advances in wound care, pressure ulcers and leg ulcer management
Desirable
Knowledge of research & audit methodology
Royal Free World Class Values Essential
Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Others requirements Essential
Good attendance record Computer Literacy Flexible approach to work Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines
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).
Employer details Employer name Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals
Barnet
EN53DJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)