Trosolwg o'r swydd

This position offers the opportunity to lead and develop one of the Trust’s key areas of priority: the delivery of expert wound care and the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers. By guiding the team and service, the clinical nurse specialist ensures that best practice is embedded across the organisation, directly improving patient outcomes and experience, and supporting the Trust’s strategic objectives in quality and safety.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

The role is responsible for providing operational leadership to the tissue viability team, with a focus on reducing the incidence and impact of pressure ulcers across the organisation. The post holder will champion high standards of wound care by delivering targeted education and training to clinical staff, ensuring that care is grounded in the latest evidence and best practice. Responsibilities also include the ongoing review and optimisation of the wound care formulary, as well as delivering timely, specialist advice and clinical input for the management of complex wounds. This support extends to healthcare professionals, patients, and carers, promoting accessible and cost-effective solutions in tissue viability.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.

Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon – covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.