Tissue Viability Nurse (Band 6) – Flexible Bank Shifts

Clch; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Band 6 Registered General Nurse (RGN) for Tissue Viability/Wound Care at Oak Lane Clinic in Central London. This temporary role requires full-time hours with Monday–Friday shifts and a strong focus on pressure ulcer prevention and complex wound management.

The ideal candidate will hold an active NMC registration (Adult), have significant tissue viability experience, and demonstrate excellent clinical assessment,

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse (Adult).
• Experience in tissue viability and complex wound management.
• Knowledge of pressure ulcer prevention, assessment and treatment.
• Competence in wound assessment, dressing selection and compression therapy.
• Strong clinical assessment, decision-making and problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexible, compassionate and patient-focused approach to care.
• Up-to-date mandatory training and DBS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive Physiotherapy service to residents within the bed-based unit.
• Work within professional standards and guidelines, assess and treat own caseload and document.
• Build relationships with referring services to facilitate referrals and understand the role of the physiotherapist and the multi-professional team.
• Supervise Rehabilitation Assistants and physiotherapy students.
• Work in clinics, clients' homes, Residential and Nursing Homes, and hospitals as required.
• Engage in CPD, in-service training, audits or research.

Skills

NMC registration

Tissue viability

Wound care

Pressure ulcer prevention

Wound assessment

Compression therapy

Communication

Organisational skills

Independent & MDT teamwork

CPD and DBS

Education

NMC Registered Nurse (Adult)

Job description

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Band 6 Registered General Nurse (RGN) for Tissue Viability/Wound Care at Oak Lane Clinic in Central London. This temporary role requires full-time hours with Monday–Friday shifts and a strong focus on pressure ulcer prevention and complex wound management.

The ideal candidate will hold an active NMC registration (Adult), have significant tissue viability experience, and demonstrate excellent clinical assessment,