Junior Specialist Sister - Hampstead, United Kingdom - Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals

Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals

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Hampstead, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Main duties of the job:

The post holder will work under the direction of the CNS for Tissue Viability:

To support the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) for Tissue Viability, in the management and delivery of a high quality holistic service for patients who require specialist tissue viability care.
The post holder will have sound knowledge and skills in prevention and management of pressure ulcers
He/ she will work collaboratively with colleagues in the tissue viability team and other colleagues across the Trust to facilitate high quality individualized care to patients
The post holder will support the CNS in monitoring standards of care by clinical audit throughout the Trust and assist in delivering the Tissue Viability teaching programme to all professional groups
He/she is expected to work with decreasing supervision during the secondment.
The post holder will be a member of the relevant clinical groups, e.g. Stop the Pressure meeting, and represent tissue viability nursing issues accordingly.

Working for our organisation:

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 top

Detailed job description and main 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 criteria:

First level registration
Working towards a degree or evidence of continuing education

Desirable criteria:

Mentorship/ preceptorship or equivalent teaching qualification

Experience:

Essential criteria:

3 years post registration experience
Experience in managing complex wounds
Experience of MDT working
Experience of implementing change in a clinical setting

Desirable criteria:

Experience of working in inpatient and outpatient setting

Skills and aptitudes:

Essential criteria:

Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills with attention to detail
Knowledge of current advances in wound care
An understanding of quality, clinical risk, clinical governance, national benchmarks and other professional issues

Desirable criteria:

Knowledge of research & audit methodology

Others requirements:

Essential criteria:

Good attendance record
Computer Literacy
Flexible approach to work
Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines

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Covid-19 Vaccination
Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19.
We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible.
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AT

Apprenticeship Training. Where AT* is entered next to the job title indicates that this vacancy is for an apprenticeship role.
If you are an
EU/EEA citizen who does not have EU Settlement or Pre-Settled status, you will require a visa to work in the UK

Please Note:

We are unable to sponsor Band 2 to 4 as the salary does not meet the UKVI Points Based system threshold
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If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system

The Trust uses
electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.

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The Trust will request a DBS (CRB) if post involves regulated activities. The Trust is compliant with the Disclosure and Barring Service Codes of practice and the Rehabilitation of offenders act.

Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.

Please note:

- _Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.