Tissue Viability Nurse

To be part of an integrated team delivering a high standard of patient care using an evidence based framework with a particular interest in wound care / Tissue Viability in community of Luton Provide clinical leadership and support to a team of multidisciplinary professionals providing clinical, health and social care to avoid inappropriate admission to hospital Be responsible for the teams assessments, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualized nursing care to patients living in the community Participate in the long term management of patients within the locality To have continued responsibility for a defined caseload of patients requiring wound care To be responsible for supporting the community team with the management of acute and chronic wounds as well as the prevention / treatment of pressure ulcers To ensure community team members are following pathways and guidelines with regards to planning, delivering and evaluating care for patients who have Tissue Viability issues. To involve patients, carers, and nurses in planning of care programme and encourage self-management where appropriate through the provision of relevant teaching and support either in formal or informal teaching sessions. To identify those patients on a caseload with complex Tissue Viability need that requires specialist input and to provide that support within the limits of your knowledge and expertise or refer to the Tissue Viability specialist nurses. To provide up to date advice and education for patients with Tissue Viability problems. Ensuing all advice is evidence based and in line with trust and national policies and guidelines. To work with and extend your knowledge and skills with the Tissue Viability team. To ensure that all patients and their relatives cultural wishes are respected and their mental and physical needs are met. To share the findings of assessment with relevant parties, formulating an individualized care plan to deliver/facilitate patient care based upon current expert practice and be responsible for referring patient when needed.