- Relevant post registration experience.
- Experience in a clinical setting
- Good working knowledge of tissue viability in an acute hospital setting.
- Experience with Topical negative pressure, wound debridement, larvae therapy and complex wound management
- Experience of working to targets.
- Administrative and IT skills Experience as a Tissue Viability nurse or experience as a Tissue Viability link nurse.
- Experience of report writing. Experience delivering presentations.
- Experience undertaking audits
- Experience of data analysis.
- To work autonamously
- To be able to meet the travel requirements of the role.
- A recognised mentorship qualification, 730/998 or equivalent.
- Degree level education.
- Evidence of ongoing professional
- development
- Research experience
- Audit experience
- Recognised Tissue Viability / wound care qualification
- Registered General Nurse Level 1 with valid current NMC registration
- Excellent communication skills verbal and written.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to manage own workload. Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Ability to demonstrate sound teaching and presentation skills using powerpoint presentations
- Clinical competence.
- In-depth Clinical knowledge of wound care and management
- Ability to liaise effectively with senior medical and nursing staff, managers and all grades of health care workers.
- To be able to make informed clinical choices and formulate a plan of care delivery.
- Recognised course in wound care/Tissue Viability.
- Working as a Tissue Viability Link nurse (WREN)
-
Tissue Viability Specialist Nurse
1 week ago
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Darlington, County Durham, United KingdomDue to staff movement within the Acute Tissue Viability Team an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced clinician to join us. The post is for a permanent position of 37.5 hours per week. · This would be an ideal opportunity for a clinician with a passion for Tissue Vi ...
-
Tissue Viability Specialist Nurse
3 weeks ago
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Darlington, County Durham, United KingdomThe post is for a permanent position of 37.The role requires experience in quality innovation and improvement programmes. Applicants must have a working knowledge of the National Wound Care Strategy and current wound care practices. · The ability to build and present education p ...
-
Healthcare Assistant
3 weeks ago
Greenstaff Medical Darlington, United KingdomAre you an experienced Healthcare Assistant/Support worker and living around Bradford? Looking for great shift patterns? We offer great rates starting from £ per hour · Greenstaff Medical provides support to clients that requires specialist care for young children and adults with ...
-
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Darlington, United KingdomThe paediatric weight management service consists of Specialist Dietetics (this post), Clinical Psychologist and Paediatrician support. Children referred to this service have a BMI greater than 99.6th centile and are referred for specialist input following primary care interventi ...
-
Consultant in Diabetes
2 weeks ago
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Darlington, United KingdomThey will be responsible in conjunction with colleagues for planning future developments of these services. The post holders will work with colleagues to develop services in the community including a contribution to the development and co-ordination of GPs with a special interest ...
-
Healthcare Assistant
3 weeks ago
Greenstaff Medical Darlington, United KingdomAre you an experienced Healthcare Assistant/Support worker and living around Bradford? Looking for great shift patterns? We offer great rates starting from £ per hour · Greenstaff Medical provides support to clients that requires specialist care for young children and adults with ...
-
Agency Mental Health Nurse
1 week ago
Jane Lewis Healthcare Recruitment Darlington, United Kingdom Full timeAgency Mental Health Nurse · Pay rate starting from: £23.00 an hour, weekly pay · Reference: RMN/DARLINGTON/5 · Are you a dedicated Mental Health Nurse looking to make an impact on people's lives? We'd like you to join us at Jane Lewis as an Agency Mental Health Nurse in Darlingt ...
-
Agency Hca in Darlington Paying Up to
3 weeks ago
Staff Partners Nursing Darlington, United KingdomStaff Partners are currently looking for Health Care Assistants (HCAs), with a passion for delivering outstanding care. · Our client provides a service in Darlington with many different hospitals and wards. · Whether you are looking for block bookings/full-time/part-time or ad ho ...
-
Nurse in Darlington Paying Up to
2 weeks ago
Staff Partners Nursing Darlington, United KingdomStaff Partners are currently looking for Registered General Nurses (RGNs), with a passion for delivering outstanding care. · Our client provides a service in Darlington at a Hospital with many wards with differing specialties. · Whether you are looking for block bookings/full-tim ...
-
Medical Secretary
2 weeks ago
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Darlington, United KingdomAn opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dedicated Medical Secretary to work within the Department of general surgery(ENT) based at Darlington Memorial Hospital to cover maternity leave for 30 hours hours per week.You will provide secretarial and administrative service a ...
-
Rmn
1 week ago
Jupiter Recruitment Darlington, United KingdomAn amazing job opportunity has arisen for a motivated RMN to work in an exceptional hospital based in the Darlington, County Durham area. As a Nurse you will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers · The hospital provides specialist inpatient care for people with ...
-
HC-One - Swansea Darlington, United Kingdom**About The Role**: HC-One is looking for an enthusiastic and committed Care Assistant to join the Flexible Workforce Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in your local area within different Care Home settings. On contracted hours you will be offered shifts on a regular ...
-
Flexible Care Assistant West Yorkshire Cluster K
3 weeks ago
HC-One - Swansea Darlington, United Kingdom**About The Role**: HC-One is looking for an enthusiastic and committed Care Assistant to join the Flexible Workforce Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in your local area within different Care Home settings. On 22h contract you will be offered shifts on a regular basi ...
-
Apprentice Health Visitor
3 weeks ago
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust Darlington, United KingdomAre you a Registered Nurse or Midwife with a special interest and commitment to improving the Health and Social outcomes for children and families? Harrogate District Foundation Trust is currently recruiting to full time Apprentice Health Visitor post (78 weeks). On completion of ...
-
Bank Support Worker
2 weeks ago
Cygnet Darlington, United KingdomWe are looking for a confident **Bank Care & Support Worker** with a passion for delivering outstanding healthcare. · You'll have the opportunity to work **bank shifts**,** 12 hour shifts**, days and nights, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at H ...
-
HC-One - Swansea Darlington, United Kingdom**About The Role**: HC-One is looking for an enthusiastic and committed Care Assistant to join the Flexible Workforce Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in your local area within different Care Home settings. On contracted hours you will be offered shifts on a regular ...
-
Specialist Dietitian
1 week ago
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Darlington, United KingdomThe post holder will be responsible for a their own caseload. Patients will be seen indiviually, in groups or with carers in a variety of settings including hospital wards, group settings, outpatient clinics, MDT clinics, home visits and telephone clinics. The post holder will wo ...
-
Mental Healthcare Assistant
2 weeks ago
Service Care Darlington, United Kingdom**ROLE**:Healthcare Assistant · **LOCATION**:Darlington DL2 1TS · **PAY RATES**:£12.00p/h ltd. to £16.00p/h ltd. · **DURATION**: Ongoing, AdHoc Basis · **SHIFT PATTERNS**:Long Days** **Nights** · ***DRIVERS PREFERRED, SERVICE NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE, NO PUBLIC TRANSPORT TO SERVICE ...
-
Discharge Management Practitioner
3 weeks ago
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Darlington, United KingdomProactively advise on the planning and coordination of complex discharges within the Trust. Carry out trusted assessments within ward areas, completing appropriate documentation. Case load holder for patients requiring extra care. To review the medically optimised list and work w ...
-
Specialist Dietitian
1 week ago
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Darlington, United KingdomThe post holder will be responsible for their own caseload referred to the service by inpatient, community or secondary care professionals. Patients will be seen in a variety of settings including hospital wards, outpatient clinics, and telephone clinics. The post holder will wor ...
Tissue Viability Specialist Nurse - Darlington, United Kingdom - County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Description
Job summary
Dueto staff movement within the Acute Tissue Viability Team an excitingopportunity has arisen for an experienced clinician to join us. The post is fora permanent position of hours per week.
This would be an idealopportunity for a clinician with a passion for Tissue Viability who would liketo broaden their knowledge and skill in a supportive and friendly team. Thesuccessful candidate will already possess in-depth Tissue Viability knowledgeand understanding. The role requires experience in quality innovation andimprovement programmes. Applicants must have a working knowledge of theNational Wound Care Strategy and current wound care practices.
The ability to build andpresent education programmes is required alongwith knowledge of both Acute andCommunity services, chronic and acute wound management.
Forinformal discussions please contact Bethan Dennis / or
Main duties of the job
TheTissue Viability service is a nurse led expert advisory service, providingspecialist evidenced based advice and education on complex and non-healingwounds. We provide advice to patients,families, carers and healthcare professionals.
To provide and support theTissue Viability Specialist in the provision of Tissue Viability Service. As amember of the Tissue Viability Team assist in the development of a quality,proactive, evidence based tissue viability service.
Within the focus of Tissueviability the post holder will:
Participate in thedevelopment of nursing practice within Tissue viability and contribute to thebody of nursing knowledge
Take a lead rolefacilitating the planning and evaluation of care for a designated group ofpatients
Providespecialist education and training
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary £23,200, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
Ifyou are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system tocontinue, even if you have arranged with the manager
To be eligible for Healthand Care Worker visa sponsorship you will usually need to be paid at least£25,600 per year
We provide hospitalservices from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and UniversityHospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Aucklandand provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge,Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other communitybased settings and providing care in patients' homes.
At County Durham andDarlington NHS Foundation Trust our aim is to always deliver excellent carewith compassion to deliver the highest quality of care our patients deserve. Wevalue the personal skills, experiences and qualities that individuals bring tothe Trust; creating an inclusive working environment to attract talented peoplewho feel motivated, involved and able to influence the future direction of ourservices. The wellbeing of staff is important to us; we have a dedicated Healthand Wellbeing team who provide support on a range of topics.
We particularly welcomeapplications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME)candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
FullJob Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Person SpecificationExperience
Essential
Desirable
Special Requirements
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Statutory Registration
Essential
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
