Job of the week: Band 6 Tissue Viability Specialist Nurse

July 12, 2023

We are seeking to appoint a registered nurse who has a passion for wound care to join a highly motivated Tissue Viability Team. Our Tissue Viability Team work with patients and professional colleagues across both our community and Hospital settings.

We would welcome applications from enthusiastic Band 5 nurses who have a keen interest in wound management and harm free care. This exciting development opportunity will ensure your progression to Band 6 after successfully achieving set competencies and relevant wound care training. We will support you to achieve this over a six-month time frame.

We are seeking to recruit an individual who has relevant knowledge, skills and experience in pressure ulcer, complex wound, and leg ulcer management. As a tissue viability specialist nurse you will provide specialist assessment, care planning for a range of complex wounds and provide advice on ongoing management, supporting the delivery of evidence based wound management.  A key element of the role is the provision of education, training and support to members of the MDT. You should have excellent communication and organisational skills, which will support you to challenge and embed best practice across the Trust.

If you are energised and motivated to work with our Tissue Viability Team and excited by this development opportunity, then we would like to hear from you.

To view the job description click here.

To view the personal specification click here.

The closing date for applications is 30 July 2023. To apply for the job please click here.