Clinical Nurse Advisor

Overview

As a Clinical Nurse Advisor at Arjo, your role will be central to fostering a collaborative partnership with NHS, and other community hospitals in the area. Working closely with the trusts TVN Team and designated contract contacts, you will offer clinical expertise while ensuring that Arjo\’s principles remain at the forefront. Your primary objective will be to contribute to the reduction of hospital-acquired pressure ulcers through best practice principles in pressure ulcer prevention and management. Under the guidance of the Regional Contact Manager, you will serve as the main point of contact, providing essential clinical support to the contract.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and guidance on ARJO equipment selection
• Conduct clinical ward walks to sure equipment usage aligns with patient needs
• Manage rental equipment and provide comprehensive reporting
• Conduct pressure ulcer prevalence surveys and contribute to outcome related planning and monitoring.
• Deliver in-service product training programs
• Facilitate customer education programs and attend forums and study days
• Provide added reassurance and a commitment to improving both clinical and cost effectiveness for our contracted partners and their patients
• Engage with management and cross functional working within all divisions of Arjo and with all external stakeholders.
• Experience of working within a healthcare environment
• Knowledge and understanding of current NHS & Private Hospital sector dynamics in the UK along with community nursing homes and hospices
• Must be able to deal with customers confidently in a variety of situations e.g. demonstrations, presentations and ward visits etc.
• Ability to engage with clients at senior level, assess their operational needs and foster collaboration across both ARJO and the trust
• Ability to work under pressure in a demanding environment
• Experience in wound care desirable
• Knowledge of Arjo products will be a distinct advantage, Current NMC registration or other similar Professional Healthcare organisation essential
• IT: Microsoft Office skills namely Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• RGN or similar Professional Healthcare Qualification preferable
• It is essential to have good written and spoken English.
• Presentation skills preferable
• Driving Licence: Required to hold a valid UK drivers licence.
• Travel: Ability to travel within the UK and abroad with overnight stays as and when required.
• Enhanced DBS clearance: Required at the cost of Arjo.

At Arjo, we believe that empowering movement within healthcare environments is essential to quality care. Our products and solutions are designed to promote a safe and dignified experience through patient handling, medical beds, personal hygiene, disinfection, diagnostics, and the prevention of pressure injuries and venous thromboembolism. With over 6500 people worldwide and 65 years caring for patients and healthcare professionals, we are committed to driving healthier outcomes for people facing mobility challenges.

You will support our vision to be the most trusted partner in driving healthier outcomes for people facing mobility challenges. In return, we recognize and value our global employees. You will have our full support, training and opportunities for professional development, along with competitive package. We will provide you with company car, iPad, Laptop, Mobile.

Equality, Diversity and Safeguarding

Why diversity matters to us At Arjo, we believe in the power of diversity. We strongly encourage applicants from all parts of society, which means building a more diverse, equitable, inclusive and engaging environment – not only in the workplace, but also within the communities that we serve, work in and live in. We achieve this through a culture and mind-set that values the uniqueness of all our people.

Due to the nature of this role, the successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check prior to commencing employment. If hired, we require that all employees be vaccinated, unless a medical exemption is in place confirmed by a medical practitioner.