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Job description

The Lead Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist will be responsible for leading and developing the Tissue Viability Team Trust wide. The post holder will be required to lead on the modernisation of the service ensuring harmonisation of working practices and policies across the Trust. Responsible for assuring the Trust that the standard of care given within Tissue Viability service reflects the best available evidence from research, NICE type guidance and the standards within the regional wound care formulary. The post holder will be required to engage with key stakeholders of the service, patients and carers to ensure the service is person centred and clinically and cost effective.

Responsibilities

• Review the existing Tissue Viability service making recommendations for improvement and modernisation.
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Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Registered Nurse on Part 1 of the live register.
• Hold a Specialist Practice Qualification in Tissue Viability Nursing or Wound Care Management.
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Further Information

Location: Altnagelvin Hospital. Salary: £55,690 - £62,682 per annum, pro rata.