Tissue Viability Nurse

NHS Scotland; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Forth Valley is seeking a Band 6 Tissue Viability Nurse to provide expert clinical advice and education across acute and community settings. You will lead in wound management, pressure ulcer prevention, and skin integrity, delivering person-centred care and promoting best practice.

The role requires an NMC registered adult nurse with substantial post-registration wound care experience, strong leadership, and teaching skills.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current NMC registration (Adult).
• Significant post-registration experience in wound care or tissue viability.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Postgraduate qualification in tissue viability or willingness to work towards this is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist tissue viability advice and support across the organisation.
• Undertake holistic assessments and develop management plans for complex wounds.
• Support implementation of local and national guidelines to promote high-quality care.
• Deliver training and education sessions for multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in audit, research, and service development initiatives.
• Work closely with other specialists, community services, and acute care teams to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Autonomous working

Communication skills

Leadership

Teaching abilities

Education

NMC Registered Nurse (Adult)

Post-registration wound care or tissue viability experience

Job description

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Tissue Viability Nurse to join our dynamic and supportive team within Forth Valley. This is an exciting opportunity for a registered nurse with a passion for wound care and a commitment to improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practice.

As a Band 6 Tissue Viability Nurse, you will work across acute and community settings to provide expert clinical advice, education, and support to patients, families, and healthcare professionals. You will play a pivotal role in delivering safe, effective, and person-centred care, promoting best practice in wound management, pressure ulcer prevention, and skin integrity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide specialist tissue viability advice and support across the organisation.
• Undertake holistic assessments and develop management plans for complex wounds.
• Support the implementation of local and national guidelines to promote high-quality care.
• Deliver training and education sessions for multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in audit, research, and service development initiatives.
• Work closely with other specialists, community services, and acute care teams to ensure continuity of care.

About You:

• NMC Registered Nurse (Adult)
• Significant post-registration experience, including in wound care or tissue viability.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and teaching skills.
• A postgraduate qualification in tissue viability or a willingness to work towards this is desirable.

Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post.

The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. NHS Forth Valley may be able to offer sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. If you are currently working in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, transitional arrangements may apply. Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks. For further information on visa requirements and sponsorship eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance.

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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.