Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist

Job overview

Are you an experienced nurse with a background of wound care looking for a new opportunity to be part of a evolving Tissue Viability Team?

Then we would like to hear from you, join us at Colchester Hospital/North Essex Community where you will provide evidence based specialist advice for patients with complex wounds including Pressure Ulcer care and management.

You will actively contribute towards training and education, Pressure ulcer validation and supporting the wider MDT.”

Main duties of the job

To assist the Tissue Viability Service Leads in providing evidence based TV services across ESNEFT as part of a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.

This will include the education of clinical staff, making effective use of resources and the promotion of zero tolerance to the occurrence of pressure ulcers. The post holder will contribute to the provision of a Harm Free Care service across the Trust and the promotion of safer care within the Harm Free specialities.

You  will act as a skilled and knowledgeable resource in Tissue Viability and work autonomously within agreed competencies and seek collaborative relationships with others across the professional boundaries.

To ensure that the patient safety agenda informs the management and development of the service including the review of pressure damage which occurs whilst in the care of the Trust when such events occur.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.