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Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran are 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 exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pressure Ulcer Improvement Nurse based at University Hospital Crosshouse. This post is offered on a permanent basis
Hours:
29.6 hours per week.
From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.
UK Driving Licence:
A UK driving licence is essential for this role.
What you will do:
Be accountable for leading, developing, implementing and evaluating an improvement plan for reduction of PU incidence within NHSAA
Provide monthly incidence data for senior nurse managers and senior charge nurses, including grades of PU’s per ward/department
Monitor PU incidence and provide support to areas where pressure ulcer incidence is high
Lead, plan and develop strategies to support senior charge nurses in reduction of PU incidence within their areas using quality improvement methodology.
Provide high levels of advanced knowledge, advice and education in the area of PU management and prevention.
Undertake and maintain advanced tissue viability competencies
Report to and provide specialist input/advice to appropriate groups and committees
Work in partnership with the QI team to effectively manage change in order to implement organisational development around PU prevention and management and to achieve locally agreed strategies, objectives and improvement targets. For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.
Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post:
First level nurse with current NMC registration
Educated to degree level with additional Masters level qualification or equivalent postgraduate experience in a relevant specialist field.
Post graduate training and/or experience of continuing professional development within the specialist area of tissue viability/PU prevention
Specialist knowledge in a wider sphere of conditions associated with increased risk of pressure ulcer management and prevention.
Evidence of teaching, QI education, coaching and mentoring skills
Knowledge of practical application of research and audit methods and clinical audit skills
Undertaken fundamental entry level Improvement Qualification (SIF’s,AAIFs,ISF)
Experience coordinating a QI project and contributing to its development and completion
Ability to network at all levels and across the organisational boundaries
Previous leadership experience and the ability to communicate well with peers and all members of the multidisciplinary team
Computer literate (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Internet and E Mail) For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Jen Pennycook at jen.pennycook2@aapct.scot.nhs.uk, or alternatively on 07807 037266.
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NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.
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We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.
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