Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist

NHS; Faversham; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Faversham is seeking a Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist. The role involves providing essential support to clinical teams and prioritizing patient care. Applicants should hold a relevant degree and a full UK driving licence. Competitive salary ranging from £47,810 to £54,710 per annum pro rata offered. Applications are encouraged promptly, as the vacancy may close early due to high interest.

Qualifications

• Experience within your area of practice and managing complex caseloads.
• Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance.
• Knowledge of up-to-date clinical practice and evidence-based procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support NHS teams to deliver great patient care.
• Provide support to frontline NHS teams using your expertise.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Trust.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

IT systems and databases

Education

Level 6 Degree or equivalent in Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech and Language Therapy

Registered health care professional

Job description

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist

The closing date is 05 December 2025

The NHS is changing. More emphasis on community-based care means there's never been a better time to join us.

We believe in treating the whole person, not just the condition.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Tissue Viability Nurse to join our caring and progressive team in Faversham, Kent.

You will work as part of a close-knit team who are dedicated to the health and wellbeing of people in Kent.

Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship and therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom. If you feel you qualify for sponsorship via a discounted salary threshold, please contact us via [e-mail] quoting the vacancy reference number and how you feel you qualify for a discounted salary threshold.

Main duties of the job

Could you use your skills and experience to support the NHS to deliver great patient care? Great patient care needs great people to support clinical teams. That's where you come in.

We're always looking for enthusiastic, responsive, and adaptable people to join our outstanding trust. This role is an important one as you'll be using your knowledge, experience and expertise to provide support to our hard-working frontline NHS teams.

We put patients first and we expect all of our colleagues to do the same, so although NHS experience isn't a requirement for this role you'll need to share our passion for delivering excellent patient care and keep that passion at the forefront of your professional activity at all times.

The challenges come thick and fast in this role but you'll know that your input is contributing to the excellent experience our patients and service users have every day.

About us

Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate, Aspirational, Responsive, Excellent.

We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.

We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn't visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission.

The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both.

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Job responsibilities

Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB).

As a community Trust many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. As such you will be asked to confirm you have a full UK driving licence where driving is a requirement of the role to be able to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment, if you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team [e-mail] quoting the vacancy reference number so we can support you further.

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

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Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Level 6 Degree or equivalent qualification in relevant subject i.e. Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech and Language Therapy.
• Registered health care professional with the Nursing and Midwifery Council or Health and Care Professionals.

Experience

• Experience within your area of practice. As well as managing complex caseloads and supporting/ mentoring others.
• Having an awareness of developments within the NHS would be an advantage as well as an understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance.

Knowledge

• You will have knowledge of up to date clinical practice by using up- to-date skills and adhering to evidence-based procedures and clinical effectiveness frameworks.
• You will fully understand the role and remit of a health care worker.
• You’ll need have sound communication skills in order to understand and communicate both verbally and in writing.

Skills & abilities

• You will need to be able to work well under pressure and be able to organise your own work.
• You will need to be able to be able to use IT systems and databases.

Personal attributes

• A full, valid driving license and the ability to travel independently are essential for this role.

Ability to manage

• Work together with colleagues and other teams across the Trust.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata