Lead Specialist Tissue Viability Nurse

WWL; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

WWL is seeking a Band 7 Specialist Tissue Viability Nurse to join the Tissue Viability Service. The post involves leading a team, driving improvements in wound care and reducing pressure ulcers while coordinating education for staff across WWL.

The role requires experience in tissue viability, change management, and the ability to travel between community and acute sites. Applicants should be aware of NHS policies and demonstrate leadership in quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with adult branch registration and ongoing professional development.
• Post-registration qualification in tissue viability to minimum level 6.
• Post-registration qualification in care and management of leg ulcers to minimum level 6.
• Evidence of professional development and a teaching qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a specialist, evidence-based wound care service.
• Develop and provide education to healthcare professionals across WWL.
• Deliver quality improvement projects and audit tissue viability practice.
• Travel between community and acute sites to support service delivery.

Skills

Communication

Wound assessment

Autonomous workload management

Leadership skills

Data analysis

Education

RN Adult

Tissue viability L6

Leg ulcers care L6

Tissue Viability Degree

Job description

WWL is seeking a Band 7 Specialist Tissue Viability Nurse to join the Tissue Viability Service. The post involves leading a team, driving improvements in wound care and reducing pressure ulcers while coordinating education for staff across WWL.

The role requires experience in tissue viability, change management, and the ability to travel between community and acute sites. Applicants should be aware of NHS policies and demonstrate leadership in quality initiatives.