Tissue Viability Staff Nurse

at  Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

This post is required to work autonomously and as part of a wider clinical team. This post is required to provide effective evidence-based care for patients referred to the Tissue Viability Service under the supervision of the Lead Tissue Viability Specialist Nurse. By using personal effectiveness and knowledge contribute to the development and delivery of high quality and cost-effective services. To focus on the prevention of Pressure Ulcers within Dorset County Hospital in line with ongoing quality metrics.
Be an integral part of the ongoing Quality Improvement work occurring within the Tissue Viability Service. To provide Education to Clinical staff in the appropriate management of Pressure Ulcer management and prevention. Assist the Tissue Viability Service with caseload management; processing referrals and escalate concerns to the Lead Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist. Be responsible for supply and stock management for the Tissue Viability Team.
To assist with implementation of Quality Improvement projects associated with Tissue Viability. Provide clear and concise verbal communication to patients, clients and multidisciplinary teams. Ensure all documentation applicable for job role is recorded accurately, legibly signed and dated in accordance with trust policies and procedures Communicates effectively with a range of people including the MDT. Listens to and respects the needs of patients and/or colleagues Works as part of the MDT to ensure holistic care for patients and their relatives Role models the Trust’s behaviour standard addressing/reporting the behaviour that is not acceptable.
To communicate with the Patient Safety Team to ensure appropriate investigations are being carried out. Able to professionally challenge staff to ensure good quality care is upheld. Have a good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and when best interest decisions are made. As well as accepting that courageous conversations are undertaken with Patients regarding their compliance with prescribed care.
Be able to provide Patient’s with a greater depth knowledge in order to educate and empower them in regards to their ongoing care. Be able to carry out a thorough and in-depth Patient assessment to include assessment of Patient’s Skin, wounds, Equipment provision, Continence and Nutrition, as well as helping to plan Patients’ discharges. To able to effectively respond to changes in daily workload

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