Lead Tissue Viability Nurse – Band 7

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Ipswich is seeking a Band 7 Senior Tissue Viability Nurse to lead the Suffolk Community TVN team across sites. The role involves expert wound assessment, advanced care planning and close collaboration with Community Nursing leads.

You will implement evidence-based wound care, run monthly audits, support Harm Free Care Leads, and drive service improvements across ESNEFT, including cross-site activities with Colchester Hospital.

Responsibilities

• To work as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Tissue Viability at Ipswich Hospital by providing expert specialist advice on tissue viability issues through both direct and indirect patient care.
• The role will also require cross site working at Colchester Hospital and in the Community, working with the other Harm Free Care Leads at ESNEFT to drive strategic improvement specific to Tissue Viability
• To facilitate evidence based practice on wound management, the prevention and management of pressure ulcers and patient requiring Topical Negative Pressure Therapy.
• Monitor and improve patient outcomes relating to tissue viability through pressure ulcer incidence & pressure relieving equipment audits.
• To assist with the co-ordination and provision of tissue viability education throughout ESNEFT.

Job description

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Ipswich is seeking a Band 7 Senior Tissue Viability Nurse to lead the Suffolk Community TVN team across sites. The role involves expert wound assessment, advanced care planning and close collaboration with Community Nursing leads.

You will implement evidence-based wound care, run monthly audits, support Harm Free Care Leads, and drive service improvements across ESNEFT, including cross-site activities with Colchester Hospital.