Tissue Viability Nurse Visa Sponsorship Uk

Job Description

Job Summary

Due to staff turnover on the Community Tissue Viability Team, an excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced clinician to join us. The role is permanent, with a weekly work schedule of 22.5 hours. This is an excellent chance for a physician with a strong interest in Tissue Viability to enhance their knowledge and skills while working in a supportive and welcoming environment. The ideal candidate will already have extensive Tissue Viability expertise and understanding. The position necessitates experience in quality innovation and improvement programmes. Applicants must have a solid understanding of the National Wound Care Strategy and current wound care techniques.

The capacity to create and present educational courses is essential, as well as understanding of acute and community services, chronic and acute wound management.

For casual discussions, please contact Lynne O’Connelley –07917721304 lynneoconnelley@nhs.net.

Main responsibilities of the job

The Tissue Viability Service is a nurse-led expert advisory service that offers evidence-based guidance and education on complicated and non-healing wounds. We offer guidance to patients, families, carers, and healthcare professionals.

To provide and assist the Tissue Viability Specialist with the provision of Tissue Viability Services. As a member of the Tissue Viability Team, you will help establish a high-quality, proactive, evidence-based tissue viability service.

Within the focus of tissue viability, the position holder will:

Participate in the development of nursing practice in tissue viability and contribute to the body of nursing knowledge.

Take the lead in enabling the planning and evaluation of care for a specific group of patients.

Provide specialised education and training.

About us.

If you are being interviewed, you must accept an interview schedule in the system to continue, even if you have made arrangements with the manager.

To complete pre-employment inspections, you must provide all required certificates listed in the person specification.

We offer acute care at two locations: Darlington Memorial Hospital and the University Hospital of North Durham. We have a planned care facility 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 locations and at patients’ homes.

We particularly welcome submissions from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, as they are currently under-represented.

From April 1, 2024, we will be unable to give sponsorship for healthcare roles that pay the minimum income of £23,200; to apply, you must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA, please confirm you do not have any restrictions that would prevent you from taking this position.

Full job descriptions can be found in the advertisement’s supporting materials.

Job responsibilities

If you are being interviewed, you must accept an interview schedule in the system to continue, even if you have made arrangements with the manager.

To be eligible for Health and Care Worker visa sponsorship, you will normally need to earn at least £25,600 per year.

We offer acute care at two locations: Darlington Memorial Hospital and the University Hospital of North Durham. We have a planned care facility 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 locations and at patients’ homes.

Our goal at County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is to always provide exceptional care with compassion, ensuring that our patients receive the highest quality of care possible. We appreciate the personal skills, experiences, and traits that individuals bring to the Trust, and we strive to create an inclusive working environment that attracts brilliant people who are driven, involved, and have the ability to influence the future direction of our services. We care about our employees’ well-being, therefore we have a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team that can help with a variety of issues.

We particularly welcome submissions from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, as they are currently under-represented.

Full job descriptions can be found in the advertisement’s supporting materials.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Clinical experience gained after registration Experience with audits Experience with data analysis and a solid understanding of tissue viability in both acute hospital and community settings. Experience in topical negative pressure, wound debridement, larvae therapy, and complex wound management.

Desirable

• Administrative and IT skills Experience as a tissue viability nurse or link nurse. Experience with report writing. Target-oriented job experience. Experience giving presentations.

Special Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent communication abilities. Verbal and written Ability to work individually and as part of a team. Ability to manage one’s workload. Evidence of continued professional advancement Ability to meet tight deadlines in a complex/changing workplace. Capable of using critical reflection. Knowledge of the principles of tissue viability. Capability to display effective teaching and presentation skills utilising powerpoint presentations.

Desirable

• Recognised course on wound treatment and tissue viability.

Special requirements

Essential

• To work autonomously

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree-level education Teaching qualification / Mentorship 730/998 or similar.

Desirable

• Research experience
• Audit experience.
• Statutory Registration

Essential

• Registered General Nurse Level 1 has valid and current NMC registration.