Senior Tissue Viability Specialist Practitioner

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

East Cheshire NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Tissue Viability Nurse to deliver specialist care across both acute and community settings. You will provide evidence-based services, support clinical teams, and promote best practices in pressure ulcer prevention.

The post requires post-registration Tissue Viability expertise, first level registration, and a Nurse Prescribing qualification or willingness to obtain one. DBS clearance and professional development are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with 1st level registration and extensive post-registration experience.
• Post-registration qualification in Tissue Viability or equivalent.
• Educated to first degree level or equivalent.
• Nurse Prescribing Qualification (V300/V150) or willingness to undertake.
• Experience with audit/research in Tissue Viability and education.
• Proven teaching and mentoring skills for clinical staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist Tissue Viability care across acute and community settings.
• Deliver training (formal and informal) in the Tissue Viability field to clinical teams.
• Advise on pressure ulcer prevention and management and ensure best practices.
• Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, patients and carers.

Skills

Tissue Viability

Pressure ulcer prevention

Wound assessment

Education and training

Audit skills

Autonomous practice

Communication skills

Education

First level registration

Post registration qualification in Tissue Viability

Nurse Prescribing Qualification

Educated to first degree level

Tools

PowerPoint

Doppler studies

Job description

East Cheshire NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Tissue Viability Nurse to deliver specialist care across both acute and community settings. You will provide evidence-based services, support clinical teams, and promote best practices in pressure ulcer prevention.

The post requires post-registration Tissue Viability expertise, first level registration, and a Nurse Prescribing qualification or willingness to obtain one. DBS clearance and professional development are essential for this role.