Job summary
A rare opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and committed Tissue Viability Nurse to join our small team of dedicated tissue viability nurses working in an acute setting. You will have post graduate qualifications ideally in both Leg Ulcer Management and Wound Management. You will have at least 2 years experience working within a Tissue Viability Team.

You will have a track record of leading on Tissue Viability related projects across either Community or Acute setting and will be able to demonstrate the positive impact of these projects for patient care. The Tissue Viability Service is a small team of committed, proactive and enthusiastic tissue viability nurses. They work collaboratively with other nursing colleagues and allied health care professionals to ensure patients receive wound care of a high standard. They lead on training and education as well as being integral to the Harm Free Care Champions initiative. The Team is welcoming of new ideas and experiences which can help shape the development of the team.

Main duties of the job
The Clinical Nurse Specialist Tissue Viability (CNS TV) will be part of the Harm Free Care team and is responsible for the provision of specialist nursing advice and support for the prevention and management of pressure ulcers, and for management of other complex wounds across the site. The post holder will:

• Be an expert practitioner with clinical expertise and experience in all aspects of wound management and will be expected to deliver a programme of work enhancing the assessment and management for patients with complex wounds including pressure ulcers across the Hospital.
• Be able to work on the delivery of pressure ulcer prevention drawing on their specialist tissue viability knowledge to achieve this. The post holder will have a vital role in facilitating, enabling and supporting the development of this service based on best practice ensuring delivery of high quality, effective and efficient skin and wound care.
• Champion developing and delivering high quality patient-centred care in the work towards elimination of pressure ulcers and moisture associated skin damage. The post holder will be expected to support the delivery of education and training, and clinical audit within the service maintaining, demonstrating and assuring compliance with relevant legislation, NICE guidance and other best practice standards relevant to Tissue Viability.

About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Details
Date posted: 19 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 a year per annum
Contract: Secondment
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 390-NM-CSS-3833
Closing date: 02 November 2026

Job responsibilities
The site based Tissue Viability teams work closely together to ensure a consistent and equitable approach to delivering a high quality tissue viability service is provided for all our patients regardless of the Hospital site at which they are receiving care.

To read more information about this varied and rewarding role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification located in the supporting document section.

We look forward to your application.

Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.

Person Specification
Education/Qualification/Experience
Essential

• NMC Pin
• Evidence of active involvement in the management & reduction of hospital acquired pressure ulcers & moisture lesions.
• Experience in tissue viability

Desirable

• Quality Improvement methodology course attendance
• Teaching Mentoring qualification

Knowledge/Skills
Essential

• In-depth knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations for specialist area.
• Detailed awareness of the national and local priorities and changing trends in specialist area.
• Strong written communication skills

Desirable

• Research and audit skills

Other
Essential

• Competent IT skills, Data interpretation skills, Report writing skills

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

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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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 be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer contact details
Interim Clinical Lead Tissue Viability: Shauna Latos, shauna.latos2@nhs.net, 03004430000

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