Senior Tissue Viability Nurse

Medway Community Healthcare CIC; Borstal; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare organization in Borstal is looking for a Senior Nurse specializing in Tissue Viability. The successful candidate will provide expert clinical advice, educate staff on complex wound management, and develop individualized care plans. This role promises autonomy and the chance to positively impact patient care while working in a supportive team environment. Flexibility in work arrangements is encouraged, reflecting the organization's commitment to work-life balance.

Benefits

Choice of NHS pension scheme or private pension

Flexible working arrangements

Double COVID vaccination encouraged

Qualifications

• Experienced in managing complex wounds and pressure ulcers.
• Strong teaching and training skills for nursing staff.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical audits and service development.
• Provide expert advice on wound management.
• Develop and implement care plans based on evidence.
• Educate staff on wound care and prevention.

Skills

Clinical expertise in tissue viability

Patient assessment and management

Education and training

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Leadership in service development

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC registered)

Job description

Overview

Do you want to be part of an award winning and dynamic social enterprise that is renowned for providing high quality care and is ranked 'Good' by the CQC; is a for-better-profit organisation reinvesting any surplus back into health and care services and the local community; is friendly, ambitious, welcomes innovation and rewards excellence; offers superior benefits; everything you get in the NHS and more; and whose achievements reflect the passion, dedication and commitment demonstrated by our staff across all services? Our vision is to be a successful, vibrant, community interest company that benefits the communities we serve. If you want to be a part of this, we would love to hear from you.

This secondment offers the chance to work autonomously in a specialist nursing role, and make a meaningful impact on patient care. You will provide expert advice and clinical support across community services, supporting staff in the prevention and management of complex wounds and pressure ulcers.

Responsibilities

• Clinical audits and service development
• Education and training of community staff
• Assist and provide advice for patients with complex wounds
• Implementation of national and local guidelines
• Provide expert advice and support in the assessment and management of complex wounds, pressure ulcers, leg ulcers, moisture-associated skin damage, and other skin conditions
• Undertake home visits and joint visits with community nurses and other members of the MDT to assess and review patients with complex tissue viability needs
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualised care plans based on current evidence-based guidelines
• Deliver education and training to staff on wound care, pressure ulcer prevention, skin care, and risk assessment
• Contribute to induction and ongoing professional development programmes
• Undertake audits (e.g., pressure ulcer prevalence, documentation, equipment use)
• Support implementation of national and local guidelines
• Contribute to policy development and review

Clinical Expertise & Wound Management

• Assess, diagnose, and manage a wide range of acute and chronic wounds, including pressure ulcers, leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, and surgical wounds
• Undertake complex wound assessments using evidence-based tools and clinical judgement
• Recommend appropriate wound care products, dressings, and therapies based on current guidelines
• Prescribe or advise on compression therapy, negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT), and pressure offloading equipment as appropriate
• Support end-of-life skin care planning where needed

Pressure Ulcer Prevention & Management

• Conduct pressure ulcer risk assessments (e.g., using Purpose-T or similar tools)
• Promote pressure-relieving interventions and liaise with equipment services for appropriate provision
• Educate staff on repositioning techniques, early signs of skin damage, and skin inspection routines

Education & Training

• Provide formal and informal teaching to community nurses, care home staff, and allied professionals
• Support clinical supervision, competency assessments, and mentorship
• Create or contribute to learning resources, workshops, and in-service training programs

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Act as a point of contact for wound-related advice across the community
• Work collaboratively with district nursing teams, podiatrists, tissue viability teams, dietitians, GPs, and safeguarding leads
• Attend and contribute to MDT meetings, case reviews, and safeguarding meetings as needed

Leadership & Service Development

• Support development and implementation of local wound care guidelines, formularies, and care pathways
• Contribute to audits, quality improvement projects, and service evaluations
• Act as a clinical leader in the field of tissue viability, promoting high standards of care and best practice

Patient-Centred Care

• Empower patients and carers through education and involvement in wound care planning
• Respect patient dignity, preferences, and cultural considerations in wound care
• Provide guidance on skin hygiene, nutrition, and lifestyle factors that influence healing

Governance & Record Keeping

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in line with NMC standards and local policies
• Participate in incident reporting, safeguarding alerts, and risk assessments
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with data protection regulations

Professional Development

• Stay updated with national guidelines (e.g., NICE, NWCSP) and emerging wound care evidence
• Maintain NMC registration and complete required continuing professional development (CPD)
• Participate in reflective practice, clinical supervision, and annual appraisals

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of applications. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 1 week of the closing date; no discourtesy is intended in not contacting you if your application is rejected.

When completing your application, please include the email addresses and contact telephone numbers for your referees; your referees should be your line managers / course tutors for the last 3 years.

MCH is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to a compassionate and inclusive workplace and values diversity of all people. We prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment of any kind and wish to provide our employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. At the heart of our values, we seek to treat people fairly and with dignity and respect and provide a workplace where people feel they belong.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join MCH. We are positive about disability and we guarantee interviews to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria as specified in the job description. We are committed to offering support and making reasonable adjustments to allow full participation in the interview and selection process and through their employee journey.

We are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

Role Details

Are you an experienced and passionate nurse looking to advance your skills in Tissue Viability? An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a motivated and forward-thinking nurse to join our Community tissue viability team in a Band 6 Senior Nurse role.

• You'll be able to develop your skills in a friendly and supportive team.

Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important work life balance is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.

The Small Print

• Informal visits can be arranged on request.
• We will offer you the choice of two pension schemes; the NHS Pension scheme and the Scottish Widows group pension scheme.
• MCH encourages all staff to be double COVID vaccinated to protect themselves, their colleagues, their family and their patients.