Lead Nurse for Tissue Viability

An opportunity has arisen for a Lead Nurse in Tissue Viability offering a strategic vision across the organisation related to tissue viability related issues. The post holder will be an expert practitioner, providing expert advice in the management of tissue viability and leading the training and development of staff across the Trust with tissue viability. The post holder will foster a culture of prevention, early and accurate identification and management of complex wounds and tissue damage. The post holder will foster a culture of research involvement to promote evidence-based practice by actively leading/participating in research relating to wound management. The post holder will contribute to National forums with their field of expertise and contribute to policy development.Main duties of the job Demonstrating expert knowledge in Tissue Viability in a multitude of organisational forums. Leading improvement projects. Investigating a participating in patient safety relating issues, complaints, coroners cases, and Datix incidents.

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.