Job overview

‘A highly experienced, knowledgeable and educated team member who can work autonomously making high-level decisions to treat health needs.’

The Nurse/Midwife Specialist should be educated to first-degree level in a health-related subject and have completed appropriate post-registration education development within their specialist practice area.

The Tissue Viability Service is responsible for providing clinical expertise in the assessment and production of care plans for patients with complex wound problems, staff education, policy production, and guidance to Trust management on all aspects of the speciality, including pressure ulcer prevention.

To provide Tissue Viability training and clinical advice to patients, nurses and allied health professionals working within a multi-disciplinary environment. 

To work in partnership with the Lead Tissue Viability nurse to improve standards of care based on clinical outcomes identified through case review and clinical audit.  

To support staff in their clinical decision-making, providing guidance to improve clinical outcomes and patient wellbeing. To promote the continued reduction of healthcare-acquired pressure ulcers

To work with the Lead Tissue Viability to provide quality monitoring, demonstrate initiation of practice changes, and be involved in service improvements.

Main duties of the job

JOB DESCRIPTION:

•       Receiving referrals
•          Providing skilled assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of specialist care within defined guidelines and protocols
•          Referring to other disciplines and agencies
•          Ordering and interpreting relevant tests and investigations
•         Providing expert advice and guidance to nurses/midwives & other disciplines
•          Providing specialist training and education to own and other professions
•         Setting and monitoring standards of care and treatment
•          Participating in audit and research activity
•          Disseminating good practice
•          Providing skilled professional leadership.
•          Ensuring effective communication between all service providers across the care pathway

Working for our organisation

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."

If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.