About this role
Job summary
This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:
o Cornwall Foundation Trust
o Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
o Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board
If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.
A post has arisen for a band 6 to work as part of the Tissue Viability Team. The successful candidate will work to enhance their tissue viability skills and provide assessment and support to the whole health community. We are looking for a registered nurse who is enthusiastic about the field of tissue viability, wanting to improve your knowledge and make a difference of patients in the community.
Previous Tissue Viability experience is essential. Location North and East Cornwall 22.5 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
The Tissue Viability Support Nurse will work in partnership with other members of Cornwall's Healthcare community, offering specialist assessment of patients, to promote an evidence-based approach to all aspects of Tissue Viability and Wound Repair assessment, treatment and management through the education, training and development of specialist skills for professional health care workers, raising awareness across all care sectors and the public domain.
To ensure that the patient safety agenda informs the management and development of the service including the use of root cause analysis and sharing of learning when such events occur.
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 10 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.
Job description Job responsibilities
For full information of the roles and responsibilities of this role, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification and Relevant Experience Essential
BSc in Nursing or Equivalent Current professional registration (Registered Nurse Level 1) - NMC Substantial post grad experience Tissue Viability experience Evidence of working in with complex wounds Evidence of education or training in Tissue Viability or Wound Care Evidence of teaching individuals from a range of disciplines including: nursing, medicine, allied health professionals, and the general public Leadership Evidence of managing and improving the patient experience
Knowledge and abilities Essential
Knowledge on National/Local Tissue Viability initiatives, guidance and policies Case load management
Skills & Aptitude Essential
Articulates clear understanding of the Risk Factors implicated in the formation of pressure ulcers and risk assessment tools A sound and demonstrable knowledge of current practice and therapies in the care and prevention of pressure ulceration Articulates understanding of patient safety agenda and of the use of Root Cause Analysis Articulates understanding of managing clinical risk
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.
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 Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Banham House
Bodmin Hospital, Boundary Road
Bodmin
PL31 2QN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)