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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Tissue Viability to join the skilled paediatric team at the Portland Hospital. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing specialist knowledge, advice, clinical skills and expertise in the treatment and management of Children and Young people with skin conditions and birth marks who attend the Portland Hospital for a variety of diagnostic and investigative procedures. The CNS will also cover the tissue viability service for paediatric patients at the Portland.
Provides expert guidance and ongoing support to any nursing team involved in the care of infants, children and young people diagnosed with or undergoing investigations or treatment for birthmarks/ skin conditions as well as patients with tissue viability needs
Leads and participates in co-ordinating all aspects of patient care, maintaining the best interest of the child and family at all times.
Actively participates in and develops patient clinical pathways for all infants, children and young people attending the hospital for investigation and treatment of skin conditions.
Takes responsibility for the assessment, plan of care and setting of standards for all Dermatology/Tissue Viability patients, in collaboration with the multi professional team, in particular the specialist Dermatology Consultants.
The post holder will play an integral part in the training, education and development of the nursing team delivering care to Dermatology/Tissue Viability patients, working collaboratively with the HCA education and practice facilitating team. There will also be a focus on pressure ulcer prevention.
Takes responsibility for assessing staff as competent to undertake specific clinical practices within their area of expertise.
Ensures all hospital policies for the Dermatology / Tissue Viability service are kept up to date and reviewed in accordance with HCA policy.
Paediatric Tissue Viability CNS
Location: The Portland Hospital for Women & ChildrenContract Type: Part time 22.5 hours per weekSalary Range:Competitive salary + Benefits, pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Tissue Viability to join the skilled paediatric team at the Portland Hospital. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing specialist knowledge, advice, clinical skills and expertise in the treatment and management of Children and Young people with skin conditions and birth marks who attend the Portland Hospital for a variety of diagnostic and investigative procedures. The CNS will also cover the tissue viability service for paediatric patients at the Portland.
Provides expert guidance and ongoing support to any nursing team involved in the care of infants, children and young people diagnosed with or undergoing investigations or treatment for birthmarks/ skin conditions as well as patients with tissue viability needs
Leads and participates in co-ordinating all aspects of patient care, maintaining the best interest of the child and family at all times.
Actively participates in and develops patient clinical pathways for all infants, children and young people attending the hospital for investigation and treatment of skin conditions.
Takes responsibility for the assessment, plan of care and setting of standards for all Dermatology/Tissue Viability patients, in collaboration with the multi professional team, in particular the specialist Dermatology Consultants.
The post holder will play an integral part in the training, education and development of the nursing team delivering care to Dermatology/Tissue Viability patients, working collaboratively with the HCA education and practice facilitating team. There will also be a focus on pressure ulcer prevention.
Takes responsibility for assessing staff as competent to undertake specific clinical practices within their area of expertise.
Ensures all hospital policies for the Dermatology / Tissue Viability service are kept up to date and reviewed in accordance with HCA policy.
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Paediatric Tissue Viability CNS
Location: The Portland Hospital for Women & ChildrenContract Type: Part time 22.5 hours per weekSalary Range:Competitive salary + Benefits, pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development
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