Job Description

Do you have a passion for improving patient outcomes through effective pressure ulcer prevention and management ?



Are you confident in working autonomously across the community , visiting patients in their own homes, residential and nursing setting ?



Do you take pride in delivering high-quality, evidence-based care that makes a real difference to patients' comfort and recovery?



Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your clinical skills to support patients, carers, and colleagues in pressure ulcer pre vention and wound care best practices?



If you answered yes, we've got the perfect role for you!



We are looking for a t issue v iability a ssistant to work with patients as part of our t issue v iability t eam. The right person will review and optimis e specialist pressure-relieving equipment for patients across Medway , promoting healthy skin care and helping to prevent pressure ulcers.



This is a community-based position, involving visits to patients own homes, residential homes and nursing homes , work ing closely with both the d ynamic e quipment and t issue Viability teams to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centred care.



If this is you we look forward to welcoming you to our team.



Patient Equipment Review- Assess the suitability of current specialist pressure-relieving equipment and make recommendations to meet individual needs.



Pressure Ulcer Prevention - Evaluate patients risk levels, provide personalised prevention advice and educate patients and caregivers on maintaining healthy skin.



Collaboration - Work alongside the Dynamic Equipment Team to ensure timely reviews and correct equipment allocation.



Community Coverage - Visit patients across Medway in variety of settings, including private homes, residential care and nursing facilities.



Equipment Availability management - Monitor and oversee the availability of dynamic mattresses and other pressure-relieving devices to ensure timely provision.



So what else?



This is your chance to join a progressive and innovative service in a social enterprise that is patient and staff focused - you'll even have the opportunity to become an MCH shareholder.



We encourage staff to get involved in exploring new ways of working and service development.



We'll provide well established, in-service training, one to one supervision, and appraisals with regular support.



You'll be able to develop your skills in a friendly and supportive team.



Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important work life balance is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.



The small print



Informal visits can be arranged on request.



We will offer you the choice of two pension schemes; the NHS Pension scheme and the scottish widows group pension scheme.



MCH encourages all staff to be double COVID vaccinated to protect themselves, their colleagues, their family and their patients.



Job purpose



As a member of the Tissue Viability Team, you will be responsible for reviewing and optimising the use of specialist pressure relieving equipment for patients in Medway. You will promote healthy skin care, provide prevention advice for pressure ulcers, and ensure that patients receive the correct dynamic equipment based on their personal risk level.



This is a community-based role requiring visits to patients in their own homes, residential homes and nursing homes. You will work closely with the Dynamic Equipment and Tissue Viability teams to ensure reviews and effective allocation of resources.



Person specification



Criteria



Essential



Desirable



Qualifications



Foundation degree in Health and Social Care or NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care plus short courses or relevant experience to diploma level Healthcare experience in preventing pressure ulcers. Working collaboratively as part of a team. Working in a health/social care environment. Working with patients that are at risk of pressure ulcers. Knowledge of pressure ulcers, what they are and how they develop and how they are prevented. Having performed some training in pressure ulcer prevention.





Experience



Experience in acute or community settings Experience working collaboratively as part of healthcare or social care team Experience supporting patients at risk of pressure ulcers Experience supporting training or education activities.

Special knowledge / expertise



Basic understanding of national guidelines and local policies relating to pressure ulcer prevention and tissue viability

Disposition, adjustment, attitude and commitment



Open, honest and transparent. Good team member Willingness to work occasional unsocial hours Flexible and adaptable to change and varying workloads.

Practical / intellectual skills



Ability to travel independently across Medway (car driver with access to a vehicle). Ability to communicate clearly and compassionately with patients and colleagues Basic IT skills for documentation and reporting Willingness to learn and develop new skills

MCH values



Being caring and compassionate



The health and wellbeing of our patients and staff are my priority.



I show kindness and humanity.



I am inclusive and non-discriminatory.



Working in partnership



I ask for, respond to and offer feedback which improves the quality of our services.



I work effectively as part of my immediate team, the wider organisation and with external partners to achieve shared goals.



I take responsibility and ownership for my area of work and I meet and manage expectations.



Delivering quality and value



I raise my concerns and I am open and honest when things do not go well, learning from successes and mistakes.



I make the most of resources and reduce waste and inefficiencies.



I seek out, share and actively participate in new ideas and ways of working.



These are the core values and behaviours expected of all roles within MCH and individual performance in relation to the values is assessed in your PDR. A full description is available from your manager and the intranet.



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