Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist (Bank)

Tissue Viability Clinical Nurse Specialist - Bank (Cromwell Hospital)

Bank contract - £32.00 per hour.

Location: Cromwell Hospital, London (Kensington SW5 0TU). Time type: Part time.

How You'll Make Health Happen

As a Bank Tissue Viability Clinical Nurse Specialist you will provide specialist, evidence based nursing services to patients with complex and chronic wounds. Reporting to the Lead Tissue Viability Nurse you will be recognised as a clinical expert in advanced wound management and play a key role in driving high standards across the hospital.

• Lead the Tissue Viability Service by developing and promoting evidence based wound care practices for both inpatients and outpatients.
• Assess patients with compromised skin integrity and develop, implement and evaluate individualized care plans in collaboration with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on the management of complex wounds and advanced wound therapies.
• Support the development and implementation of new procedures, techniques, protocols and policies relating to tissue viability services.
• Ensure compliance with clinical governance, regulatory and best practice standards relevant to tissue viability.
• Develop and support the Tissue Viability Link Nurse network across the organisation.
• Design and deliver tissue viability education programmes for nursing staff and members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Support the induction and ongoing development of new staff through education, mentorship and clinical leadership.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and experience.

Key Skills / Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult/RN) - essential.
• Teaching/Training Experience - essential.
• Significant understanding of ILS/ALS.
• Proven history as an RN in Tissue Viability - essential.
• Knowledge of current policies as set by NICE, EPUAP and EWMA - essential.
• Post registration study in Tissue Viability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence across all levels.

Benefits for Bank Staff

• Annual leave accrues monthly at 20 days per year from commencement (based on hours worked).
• Discounted private medical insurance.
• Specialist online discount website for everyday shopping, entertainment, eating out and insurance cover.
• Subsidised gym membership.
• Free massages for staff.
• Subsidised staff restaurant and coffee shop.

We encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.