Community Tissue Viability Nurse

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the trustwide Tissue Viability Team. The post holder will be a dynamic individual who will motivate health professionals to promote and develop nursing care in all areas of tissue viability; creating and maintaining a culture of effective patient and health care services. To promote pressure ulcer prevention and reduce patient harm.

The post is multifaceted as it has clinical, educational, audit, research and development components. The post holder will have skills and knowledge in the field of tissue viability, you will be required to work autonomously in performing assessments of wounds and implement wound management and pressure ulcer prevention plans. You will provide advice and support to health care professionals within the Trust and across Mid Yorkshire Community to improve care delivery and outcomes with support from senior Tissue Viability colleagues., The post holder will provide advice and intervention to all patient groups with tissue viability needs, promote a seamless service within a multi-professional framework and will contribute to the development of the tissue viability service. You will be responsible for the provision of advice and support to Trust and non-Trust healthcare professionals in relation to Tissue Viability. Provide education and training on Tissue Viability, including wound management, pressure ulcer prevention, pressure relieving equipment and leg ulcer management.

To discuss/demonstrate dressing choices/techniques for wounds at request of referring professional.

Liaise with acute Trust, community district nurses, residential homes, nursing homes, and other disciplines regarding the management, discharge and transfer of patients with Tissue Viability requirements.

The post holder will contribute to achieving the objectives of the Trust by implementing quality improvement strategies in relation to pressure ulcer prevention to reduce trust acquired patient harm.

Take an active part in the development of nursing in the Trust via participation in professional nursing forum and shared governance initiatives.

We provide care and support for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.

We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.