Tissue Viability Advance Nurse

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Car lease scheme

Training opportunities

Job summary

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Band 7 Advanced Tissue Viability Nurse to join the Tissue Viability Service in the North Central Division. You will provide expert assessment, management and evaluation of complex wounds across community settings, including clinics, patients' homes and nursing homes in Barnet.

You will lead with clinical leadership, promote evidence-based practice and support the wider multidisciplinary team through specialist advice,

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with Tissue Viability expertise and CPD in the field.
• Experience in complex wound assessment and community settings.
• Ability to lead, teach, and supervise junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment and supervision of designated junior staff.
• Develop and deliver Tissue Viability training and cascade education.
• Support service development and transformation while maintaining clinical competency.
• Provide specialist advice for diagnosis, prevention and treatment of tissue viability issues.

Skills

Advanced wound care

Tissue viability

Clinical leadership

Education & supervision

Education

BSc level CPD in Tissue Viability

NMC Registration

BSc in Tissue Viability

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Main area Tissue Viability Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 15 hours per week (Monday-Friday) Job ref 824-NORTH-8124766-B

Site East Barnet Health Centre Town London Salary £55,524 - £62,652 per annum inclusive of HCAS (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 27/09/2026 23:59

Welcome to Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH)

At CLCH, we proudly serve as a beacon of compassionate community healthcare across 14 vibrant London boroughs — Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster, Hillingdon, Sutton, and Kingston — as well as Hertfordshire. We bring care closer to home, embracing the rich diversity of these communities with dedication and heart.

Recognised as a Good provider by the Care Quality Commission and celebrated among the top NHS employers, we are united by a shared passion: empowering our community health professionals to deliver care that truly makes a difference.

We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where every member of our team feels respected, valued, and inspired—a place where fairness, kindness, and inclusion blossom. Our culture is rooted in the principles of the NHS People Plan, Our NHS People Promise, and our own strategic Equality values and objectives, guiding us to create a truly supportive and inclusive workplace.

Together, we build a caring community where the warmth we show one another shines through in every life we touch.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Band 7 Advanced Tissue Viability Nurse to join our specialist Tissue Viability Service within the North Central Division.

Working closely with the Specialist Lead, you will support the day-to-day delivery of the Tissue Viability service, providing expert assessment, management and evaluation of complex wounds across a range of community settings, including complex wound clinics, patients' homes and nursing homes across Barnet.

You will provide clinical leadership, promote evidence-based practice and support the wider multidisciplinary team through specialist advice, education and supervision. The role will also contribute to clinical audit, quality improvement and service development, helping to drive high standards of tissue viability care and improve patient outcomes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nurse with a passion for complex wound care and tissue viability to develop their advanced clinical and leadership skills within a supportive specialist team.

Main duties of the job

To support the Tissue Viability Team in the provision of a comprehensive advisory tissue viability service for patients, as an experienced clinical professional, empowered to make high level clinical decisions and who has high standards of theoretical knowledge and clinical skills (including assessment and diagnosis of tissue viability and related conditions).

• To be responsible for the deployment, day-to-day management, supervision and co- ordination of designated junior staff.
• Work with the specialist lead in the development and provision of training and education in all areas of Tissue Viability, working with key partners to support cascade education. Educational Priorities to include Leg ulcer and Pressure ulcer management and prevention.
• Supporting the specialist lead in service development and the Transformation agenda whilst still maintaining clinical competency in the field of Tissue Viability.
• To support and act as a resource for Tissue Viability Nurses and the wider health community including nursing and therapy.
• To lead the provision of specialist advice, for the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of tissue viability conditions, including related exacerbations, including advanced tissue viability techniques, and to develop specialist knowledge to be able to advise staff, patients and carers.

Working for our organisation

Just as we care about our patients’ well-being, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
• Flexible working options
• Training, support and development in your career

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

**Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.**

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trust’s values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

• BSc level CPD in Tissue Viability related discipline.
• NMC Registration.
• BSc in Tissue Viability

Experience

• Recent clinical nursing experience negotiating and liaising within a multi- disciplinary team
• Experience in working with people with complex health needs
• Supporting students and other learners e.g. HCAs teaching others in the practice environment
• Experience of undertaking general assessment by using evidence based care.
• Experience of prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers, care planning and fluent in record keeping.
• Experience of providing holistic care that involves the multidisciplinary team
• Post registration experience in tissue viability treatments, including compression therapy, NPWT, debridement and skin care.

Skills and Knowledge

• Experience of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patents with Tissue Viability and related needs
• Ability to organise and motivate self and others.
• Independent decision making with appropriate reference to others.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
• Collaborative working with colleagues including those of differing disciplines.
• A record of personal/professional development that shows progression
• Critical Appraisal
• Working Knowledge of present NHS policies and direction
• Experience of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to listen effectively and ability to give constructive feedback to clients and colleagues.
• Knowledge of how Equal Opportunities can be implemented in practice
• Knowledge of reasonable response to service user needs and prioritizing and dealing with those needs with a required urgency.
• Awareness of the management and use of data in the NHS setting
• Knowledge of risks involved in working in the community.
• Knowledge of evidence based practice.
• Knowledge of infection control
• Literacy and numeracy skills
• Evidence of involvement in benchmarking, auditing and service improvement

We review all applications carefully to ensure fairness and verify references. At interview, you will be asked about your experience, so be honest and ensure all information is accurate. The use of AI during interviews is not permitted.

If you use AI or other tools to support your application, it must reflect your own skills, knowledge, and experience. Supporting information should be in your own words and include your personal insights. AI can assist with drafting but may produce generic or inaccurate content. Applications that rely heavily on AI may lack authenticity and reduce your chances of success.

CLCH Trust does not recommend relying solely on AI when completing your application.

CLCH Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

CLCH is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential for providing exceptional patient care. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining talent from all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident employer, we pledge to:

• Guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role.
• Provide reasonable adjustments to support diverse needs throughout the recruitment and employment process.
• Challenge misconceptions about disability and foster an inclusive culture for everyone.

We are committed to building a workplace where all staff feel valued and have the opportunity to thrive. Simply let us know how we can support you.

Learn more about our equal opportunities policy on our website: Equal opportunities: Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust clch.nhs.uk

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.