About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and inspiring nurse leader to transform wound care across community and integrated services. This strategic role will lead service development, improve patient outcomes and experience, and drive innovation and integrated care pathways across neighbourhood teams and partners. The successful candidate will be a Registered Nurse with expertise in tissue viability, strong leadership and service improvement experience, and a passion for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in the community, aligned with UHCW values.
The group is currently trialling a new Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) model following a collaborative event with internal and external stakeholders. This pilot aims to explore team structures and assess the impact on patient experience. While no formal redesign has taken place yet, the outcomes of this trial may inform future service delivery and team configuration across the group.
If you are successful in your application, please be aware that your team structure and line management may be subject to change in the future as part of this evolving model. However, any formal changes will be preceded by appropriate consultation in line with organisational policy
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Main duties of the job Provide leadership for tissue viability services, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based care. Work with multidisciplinary teams to improve outcomes, reduce pressure ulcers, support innovation in wound care, and lead education and quality improvement initiatives across the organisation
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description Job responsibilities
Provide senior professional leadership and corporate accountability for tissue viability services across Integrated Care and Community Services. Lead the strategic clinical governance framework for wound care, ensuring alignment with PSIRF, quality surveillance, risk management and assurance reporting. Act as the expert advisor within community group and system delivery on tissue viability, influencing strategic decisionmaking, pathway standards and policy development. Analyse and interpret complex clinical intelligence, performance data and trends to inform strategic planning, service assurance and risk mitigation. Identify and manage clinical and operational risks, escalating issues appropriately and providing expert advice to senior leadership.
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A full UK driving license is essential for this post. Please note that an international driving license is not accepted.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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Experience Essential
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Knowledge Essential
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Skills Essential
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Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential
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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.
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Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)