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Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)
Position
An opportunity has arisen for a Tissue Viability Nurse at University Hospital Crosshouse.
What you will do:
You will require carrying out a thorough patient assessment and providing specialist clinical advice to a range of professionals including consultants, GPs, registered general, mental health and paediatric nurses and other health professionals on wound management and related therapies.
You will require working independently managing your own diary and have the ability to drive to all hospitals and community location throughout Ayrshire and Arran.
The delivery of evidence based practice is demonstrated through education provided by the Tissue Viability Service, therefore the post holder must keep their knowledge and skills up to date on a regular basis.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
- It is essential that you are a registered nurse with the NMC and have a minimum of 2 years practice post registration.
- To undertake this position, you must hold a degree. It is essential that you can demonstrate post registration education in Tissue Viability or are working towards. The candidate must have a good knowledge/experience of pressure ulcer prevention and management and acute/chronic complex wounds.
- Excellent interpersonal skills are essential to help exert a positive influence and develop constructive working relationships across Health and Partnership Services with a wide range of clinical and non-clinical staff and patients.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours:
37 per week fixed term until March 2026
UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership:
UK Car licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:
Laura Leitch on 01563 825840 or via email: Laura.paterson3@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
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