Job Description

This is a great opportunity for a B5 nurse to join the Tissue Viability Service.



The Tissue Viability Service is looking for a dedicated and committed registered nurse who is passionate about patient care and pressure ulcer prevention. Has experience and a depth of knowledge in caring for patients of all ages, can identify all forms of pressure damage, and be able to categorise pressure damage, implement a plan of care to address and prevent deterioration of any pressure damage. while working with nursing teams to promote best practice and ensure policy is followed.

Hours per week:

37.5



Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.



Undertake clinical tasks agreed within competence to the specific clinical area.



Take responsibility for patients and contribute to ongoing assessment recognising when it is necessary to refer to other professionals as appropriate.



Daily review of pressure ulcer incidences and identify patients with pressure damage for review .



Ward visits and face to face reviews of patients to confirm the category of pressure damage.



Advocate for best practice in patient care and pressure ulcer prevention.



Face to face Review of patients with Tissue viability services as needed.



Undertake ward audits for correct pressure ulcer prevention devises.



Have full understanding of how all pressure ulcer prevention devises including mattresses are to be used.



Daily update of spread sheets/ incident reports with detailed information of pressure ulcer damage.



Improve the quality of care by contributing to the continuous monitoring of people's experience of care.



Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is always maintained



It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.



COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.



Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.



Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.



Please download a copy of the and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.



As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.



We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).



Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.



We look forward to receiving your application.