Tissue Viability Lead Nurse Specialist

Northampton General Hospital Nhs Trust; Northampton, Kettering; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tissue Viability Clinical Nurse Specialist provides expert leadership and specialist clinical support across University Hospitals Northamptonshire to improve skin integrity, prevent pressure ulcers and enhance outcomes for patients with complex wounds. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, develop care pathways, and promote evidence‑based practice.

Responsibilities include education and training, audits of pressure ulcer data, service development, and collaboration across Kettering General

Qualifications

• Expert leadership in tissue viability and wound care.
• Ability to educate and train staff across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience leading audits and service improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical and professional leadership to the Tissue Viability service.
• Lead prevention of pressure ulcers and skin damage across sites.
• Develop policies, guidelines and care pathways for tissue viability.
• Educate and support staff, supervise junior specialist nurses, and drive professional development.
• Undertake audits and analyse data to support patient safety and service improvement.
• Represent the Trust in tissue viability matters and support strategic objectives.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Wound care

Education & training

Audit & data analysis

Staff supervision

Job description

The Tissue Viability Clinical Nurse Specialist provides expert leadership and specialist clinical support across University Hospitals Northamptonshire to improve skin integrity, prevent pressure ulcers and enhance outcomes for patients with complex wounds. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, develop care pathways, and promote evidence‑based practice.

Responsibilities include education and training, audits of pressure ulcer data, service development, and collaboration across Kettering General