Tissue Viability Nurse - Scotland

Coloplast; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000

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The ideal candidate will be based in central Scotland, with Glasgow or Edinburgh being the preferred locations, or anywhere in the surrounding areas.

Are you passionate about making a difference in patient care and advancing clinical practice? Join Coloplast and be part of a team that values innovation, excellence and professional growth!

About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and confident professional in Tissue Viability. The successful candidate will act as a clinical expert using an evidence-based approach and will be active in providing support to clinicians externally as well as collaborating with colleagues internally to deliver on the strategy for the North Hub. The North Hub includes Northern Ireland and The Republic of Ireland. They will provide clinical support and expertise to the hub, implement and support Coloplast partnership accounts with key stakeholders, and monitor and manage the progress of these accounts, resolving issues proactively. Additionally, the role involves educating and training on tissue viability practices within various healthcare settings, teaching and supporting patients and carers, delivering written publications, posters, and oral presentations at conferences, and contributing to Coloplast Marketing projects. Staying updated with the latest evidence in wound care and competitor markets, enabling clinicians to advance clinical practice, and measuring and analysing the impact of TVN inputs are also key aspects of this role.

Who Are We Looking For:

We are seeking a highly skilled and credible professional with a degree-level qualification as a Registered General Nurse (active PIN essential) and a postgraduate qualification in Tissue Viability. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience as a Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist, recent clinical expertise in tissue viability including leg ulcer management, and competence in leading teaching programmes and presentation skills. They should possess strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and teamwork, along with good business acumen and commercial awareness. Innovative and creative thinking, passion, empathy, drive, and a positive attitude are essential. The candidate should also have analytical skills to simplify clinical evidence for various audiences, high motivational and organizational skills, the ability to work autonomously, flexibility to work in a dynamic environment, and a willingness to travel. A full UK driver’s license is essential.

Why Coloplast?

Coloplast is committed to the professional growth and development of all employees. This role offers opportunities for direct patient care, clinical evidence development, and evaluations. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including private medical insurance (PMI), and a choice of a company car or car allowance. Join us in driving excellence in tissue viability and making a difference in patient care!

Pursuing an ambitious growth agenda, Coloplast develops and markets products and services that make life easier for people with intimate healthcare needs. Employing about 16,000 people and with products available in more than 143 countries, we are one of the world’s leading medical device companies. We are constantly growing our business and always looking for new ways to move forward – we explore, learn and look for new ways of doing things.

Coloplast is committed to being an inclusive organization, where people bring their differences to work each day, fulfil their potential and have a strong sense of belonging because – and not despite – of their differences. We therefore encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of gender, age, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious belief or physical ability.

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