Band 6 Tissue Viability Nurse

NHS; Dartford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Were looking for a passionate and knowledgeable Band 6 Tissue Viability Nurse to join our dynamic Livingstone Community Tissue Viability Team. You will provide expert wound care and clinical leadership across community settings, supporting patients with complex needs and contributing to high standards of care delivery.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced community nurse or aspiring specialist who is ready to step up into a Band 6 role, offering both clinical autonomy and collaborative working within a supportive team environment.

Main duties of the job

1. Manage a delegated caseload, prioritising care within the wider Tissue Viability service framework
2. Undertake holistic patient assessments in a variety of community settings, providing clinical input and guiding care plans
3. Recognise and escalate complex tissue viability needs, using clinical judgement to ensure timely, appropriate intervention
4. Work in partnership with multidisciplinary teams and external organisations to support integrated care and pathway delivery
5. Apply advanced knowledge of wound healing, pressure ulcer prevention, and leg ulcer management to clinical decision-making
6. Offer guidance and training to healthcare professionals, patients, and carers to improve wound care outcomes
7. Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records in line with professional and organisational standards
8. Support service audits, quality improvement initiatives, and the implementation of best practice
9. Act as a role model for high standards of care, promoting a culture of continuous learning and professional development

About us

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2

Job responsibilities

As a Band 6 Tissue Viability Nurse, youll be part of our valued team within the Livingstone Community Tissue Viability Team.

Band 6 salary, aligned with Agenda for Change terms and conditions

Free on-site parking

Access to My Reward Hub discounts on retail, grocery, travel, and entertainment

Option to access earned wages early, helping with financial planning and unexpected costs

Mental health and wellbeing support including counselling, trauma support, legal and financial advice

Learning and development opportunities through our Outstanding training platform, The Learning Enterprise

A culture of innovation, supported by ringfenced funding for staff-led improvement projects

Working within a provider rated Good or Outstanding across the majority of services by the Care Quality Commission

Free tea, coffee, and milk at your base location

Person Specification

General Requirements

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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.