Job summary
If you have vision, drive and enthusiasm for facilitating outstanding tissue viability care then there are excellent opportunities for you in Bedfordshire.

Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our team as an experienced wound care nurse. The right candidate will be a good team player, with a strong desire to provide holistic tissue viability care to our patients, along with teaching skills and the ability to motivate staff on all levels

About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations

Date posted
01 September 2026

Pay scheme
Agenda for change

Band
Band 6

Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year

per annum, pro rata

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time

Reference number
363-CHB8231596

Job locations
Twinwoods
Milton Road
Clapham Bedford
MK41 6AT
United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please for further information kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification
Education
Essential

• Registered general nurse
• Evidence of significant post-registration nursing experience
• Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up-to-date clinical skills
• Ability to manage caseload
• Relevant teaching/mentoring qualification and evidence of teaching skills

Desirable

• Experience of clinical leadership
• Post-registration qualification in relevant clinical field
• Non-medical Nurse Prescriber
• Sharp Debridement

Experience
Essential

• Knowledge of the the principles of Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Children
• Demonstrate an understanding of national government initiatives in Wound care and how they impact on local services

Desirable

• Evidence of and commitment of multi-professional working
• Have a comprehensive understanding of partnership working
• Comprehensive understanding of the roles of others in health and social care
• Knowledge of the principles of health promotion and prevention strategies

Knowledge
Essential

• Able to to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, using a variety of methods e.g. verbally, written and IT
• Evidence of good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead and work within a team

Desirable

• Ability to to disseminate complex information to others

Other
Essential

• Able to adapt to change
• Able to demonstrate personal and professional integrity
• Leadership and motivational skills
• Self-motivating/directing
• Ability to travel throughout Bedfordshire and access to a care for work purposes

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a a new window).

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and and Immigration website (Opens in in a new tab).

From 6 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a a new window).

Employer details
Employer name
East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address
Twinwoods
Milton Road
Clapham Bedford
MK41 6AT
United Kingdom

Employer's website
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/

Employer details
Employer name
East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address
Twinwoods
Milton Road
Clapham Bedford
MK41 6AT
United Kingdom

Employer's website
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Tissue Viability Nurse
Kya Vidler
kya.vvidler@nhs.net
07870576303

Date posted
01 September 2026

Pay scheme
Agenda for change

Band
Band 6

Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year

per annum, pro rata

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time

Reference number
>363-CHB82315966

Job locations
Twinwoods
Milton Road
Clapham Bedford
MK41 6AT
United Kingdom

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