CNS Tissue Viability - The Portland Hospital

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.

About the Facility: Internationally renowned for clinical excellence, The Portland Hospital is the only independent hospital in the UK entirely dedicated to women and children. Our inpatient and outpatient specialties reflect this, providing clinical expertise in Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Women’s Health. The Portland Hospital prides itself on the longstanding principles to provide support, an inspiring working environment and positive energy to ensure everyone has a better day and receive gold standard quality service.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide expert guidance and ongoing support to any nursing team involved in the care of infants, children and young people either diagnosed or undergoing investigations for tissue viability care.
• Lead and participate in co-ordinating all aspects of patient care, maintaining the best interest of the child and family at all times.
• Act as an advocate for every child and young person attending the hospital for either investigations and/or procedures for dermatology treatment.
• Actively participate in and develop patient clinical pathways for all infants, children and young people attending the hospital for investigation and treatment of skin conditions.
• Take responsibility for the assessment, plan of care and setting of standards for all Dermatology/Tissue Viability patients, in collaboration with the multi-professional team, particularly the specialist Dermatology Consultants.
• Play an integral part in the training, education and development of the nursing team delivering care to Dermatology/Tissue Viability patients.
• Focus on pressure ulcer prevention.

Skills & Experience:

• Children’s Nursing Qualification – RN Child or RSCN with valid NMC registration.
• Substantial post-registration experience in Children’s nursing.
• Relevant qualification and substantial experience in Tissue Viability.
• Basic/Intermediate Paediatric Life Support.
• Level 3 Safeguarding qualification.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing.

Why HCA UK?

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you.
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals.
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service.
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme.
• Group Life Assurance from day one.
• Critical illness cover.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay.
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland.
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you.
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers.

Diversity and Inclusion: Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other.