Tissue Viability Nurse — Wound Care & Education (Community)

London Ambulance; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

East London Foundation Trust seeks a Band 5 Tissue Viability Nurse to provide specialist wound care advice across community and inpatient settings in Newham. The role focuses on leg ulcers, pressure ulcers and complex wounds, under the guidance of the CNS, with emphasis on education and training for staff.

You will support early discharge and ongoing patient support, participate in quality improvement and ensure cost-effective wound care delivery in a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Registered Adult Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Experience caring for patients in community settings.
• Leg ulcer qualification or relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice and clinical input for leg ulcers, pressure ulcers and complex wounds.
• Educate healthcare professionals in wound prevention and management.
• Support discharge planning and prevent hospital admissions through wound care.
• Undertake autonomous clinical duties in the tissue viability role.
• Ensure cost-effective care and formulary compliance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care.
• Promote wound prevention strategies and participate in audits and governance.
• Deliver education, training and competency development across the Trust.
• Maintain NMC registration, CPD and professional accountability.
• Support tissue viability team in delivering high-quality care.

Skills

Community care experience

Autonomous working

Team collaboration

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Wound assessment

Leg ulcers management

Compression therapy

Multi-site work

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy

Education delivery

Driving licence

Tissue viability guidelines

Education

Registered Adult Nurse

NMC registration

Leg Ulcer Qualification or relevant experience

Job description

East London Foundation Trust seeks a Band 5 Tissue Viability Nurse to provide specialist wound care advice across community and inpatient settings in Newham. The role focuses on leg ulcers, pressure ulcers and complex wounds, under the guidance of the CNS, with emphasis on education and training for staff.

You will support early discharge and ongoing patient support, participate in quality improvement and ensure cost-effective wound care delivery in a dynamic team.