Team leader -Tissue viability

needs of theservice by utilising nursing skills and resources effectively as directed by the lead nurse. This will include: chronic odema management, complex wound assessment, doppler assessment, leg ulcer management and pressure ulcer prevention and management. Apply Specialist, analytical and judgemental skills to assess and interpret acute,chronic and palliative related skin conditions, taking appropriate actions to prioritise patientsneeds. Demonstrates a high level of intuitive and creative problem solving skills to facilitatepatient centred care: rationalising information to create patient concordance by usinga high level of communication/negotiation skills. Oversees the performance and development appraisal process within the team andundertakes review of junior staff under supervision of the lead nurse. Prescribe efficiently and effectively from the Greater Manchester wound care Formulary. Takes the lead in the investigation of complaints and safeguarding concerns in accordance with