Tissue Viability and Continence Practice Development Nurse

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health provider in Birmingham is seeking a Tissue Viability Practice Development Nurse. You will lead training on tissue viability and continence care, supporting staff development and enhancing clinical skills. The ideal candidate is a Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional with expertise in wound care and strong mentoring abilities. This role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact on mental health care and improve patient outcomes while working in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Relocation expenses reimbursement

Comprehensive training programme

Qualifications

• Experience in tissue viability, wound care, and/or continence management.
• Strong background or interest in clinical education and staff development.
• Ability to work independently across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of specialist training programmes.
• Provide tailored education and clinical supervision to staff.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for patient-centred care.

Skills

Tissue viability expertise

Wound care

Mentoring skills

Clinical education

Education

Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional with current registration

Job description

• Lead the development and delivery of specialist training programmes in tissue viability, wound care, and continence management.
• Provide tailored, face‑to‑face education and clinical supervision to inpatient staff across all units.
• Mentor staff through structured learning pathways, competency assessments, and reflective practice.
• Collaborate with clinical teams, service users, families, and carers to ensure care is person‑centred and responsive.
• Support the Trust's strategic aim of workforce development through education and service improvement.
• Contribute to policy development, clinical audits, and quality assurance initiatives related to tissue viability and continence care.

Training Delivery Focus

• Design and implement training programmes that meet the needs of staff working in mental health inpatient settings.
• Deliver interactive workshops, bedside teaching, and simulation‑based learning.
• Facilitate clinical supervision sessions and reflective learning groups.
• Develop blended learning resources, including e‑learning modules, in partnership with the Learning & Development team.

Are you a dynamic and enthusiastic Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional (AHP) with a passion for education, wound care, and continence management? Do you enjoy empowering others through training and mentoring, and want to make a meaningful impact in mental health care?

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated and experienced practitioner to join our team as a Tissue Viability Practice Development Nurse. This is a key role focused on enhancing clinical skills and confidence in tissue viability and continence care across our mental health inpatient services.

You will lead the delivery of high‑quality, evidence‑based training and support, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and build a skilled, knowledgeable workforce.

What We're Looking For

• Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional with current registration.
• Experience in tissue viability, wound care, and/or continence management.
• Strong background or interest in clinical education and staff development.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently across multiple sites and collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Commitment to improving patient care through education, mentorship, and evidence‑based practice.

Working for our organisation

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4,000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Our Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring they have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential, even if this means doing things differently for different people sometimes. We are working hard to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity within Birmingham and Solihull and that our services meet the needs of all diverse service users and carers.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice pre‑employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. As part of the selection process you may be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, however all cases of criminal record history are dealt with on a case by case basis.

Please note, if applicable for your role you will be required to cover the cost of your DBS certificate. This will be deducted from your salary over 3 months. You will also be required to sign up to the DBS Update Service before commencement with the Trust. The Trust will reimburse this. You will be contractually obliged to maintain your subscription.

All successful applicants will be required to complete the Trust's induction programme. The Fundamental (Statutory and Mandatory) training will be in an e‑learning format. You will be required to complete training modules online (approx. 9–14 hours depending on post) by the end of your second week with us.

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process we may contact you via email to advise you of the interview details. Please ensure you access your email account from which you applied regularly once the position has closed. Our selection process may involve more than one interview or assessment.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, please ensure that you check if this role meets the eligibility criteria for sponsorship. Non‑UK/Republic of Ireland candidates wishing to apply can self‑assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Browse: Work in the UK—GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). The minimum salary threshold for a Health and Social Care is Â25,000 and for the Skilled Worker route is Â38,700. If the starting salary for this role is below this, we will not be able to provide sponsorship.

Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

Relocation expenses may be reimbursed subject to eligibility. The policy provides for reimbursement up to Â8,000.