Tissue Viability Specialist Nurse

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

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Darlington is seeking a Band 7 Tissue Viability Lead Nurse to provide expert wound care advice and leadership within the Community Tissue Viability Team. The successful candidate will develop educational programs, manage patient care, and support the delivery of high-quality tissue viability services. A passion for wound care and experience in a similar role are essential. This permanent position offers a salary of £47,810 to £54,710 per year.

Qualifications

• Experience of working as a Tissue Viability Nurse or in wound care.
• Ability to achieve tight deadlines in a complex environment.
• Experience managing junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage a clinical case load of patients.
• Develop and implement educational packages.
• Participate in policy and guideline development.
• Assist the TV Matron in achieving service objectives.

Skills

Excellent communication skills verbal and written

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to manage own workload

Experience in clinical audit

Knowledge of principles of tissue viability

Education

Registered General Nurse (Level 1)

1st Level degree or equivalent

Recognised teaching qualification

Willing to undertake master's degree

Job description

Job summary

Due to retirement of our current post holder we have a rare and exciting opportunity to advertise a Band 7 Tissue Viability Lead Nurse role predominatly working within the Community Tissue Viability Team.

The successful candidate will provide highly developed wound care advice and assessment, leadership, developing educational programmes, developing practice, and undertaking audit and research, primarily supporting Patient Safety and Pressure Ulcer prevention.

An understanding of the pressure ulcer prevention agenda and National Wound Care Strategy together with a passion for wound care and experience in developing and delivering educational packages would be advantageous. Experience as a Tissue Viability Nurse and Team Leader and recognised qualification in wound care would be beneficial along with leadership skill and knowledge

The post holder will be required to cover the service across CDDFT region therefore independent travel is essential.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

*Managing a clinical case load of patients

*Prioritising patient referrals via a triage pathway

*Developing new educational packages

*Delivering existing educational packages

*Participating in educational and audit activities

*Assisting the TV Matron in achieving the service objectives

*Develop, implement and evaluate a specialist service, ensuring high standards of care and safe, effective clinical practice

*Provide expert advice, education and support to staff, patients, their families and carers

*Lead on clinical audit activities

*Contribute to / lead the development of policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines

*Undertake service developments

*Provide a range of educational and training packages for health care staff and patients.

*Support, develop and manage junior staff

*Manage the service on a day-to-day basis as required

*Manage the service/team in the absence of TVN Acute Lead

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

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From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and have a current visa expiring within 3 months)

Details Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9439-2526-0563

Job locations

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX

Job description Job responsibilities

The post holder will work with and support the Tissue Viability Clinical Matron across the Trust to ensure that all patients, relatives and staff have access to specialist Tissue Viability care and support.

The post holder will promote the delivery of high quality, clinically effective care, prioritising and utilising research and collaborating with colleagues in every day practice. The post holder will be responsible for line management and leadership across the Tissue Viability service devloping practice and education.The post holder will be required to travel between sites and across regions covered by CDDFT. The post holder will participate in the design, implementation, evaluation & change management of innovative projects.

Job description Job responsibilities

The post holder will work with and support the Tissue Viability Clinical Matron across the Trust to ensure that all patients, relatives and staff have access to specialist Tissue Viability care and support.

The post holder will promote the delivery of high quality, clinically effective care, prioritising and utilising research and collaborating with colleagues in every day practice. The post holder will be responsible for line management and leadership across the Tissue Viability service devloping practice and education.The post holder will be required to travel between sites and across regions covered by CDDFT. The post holder will participate in the design, implementation, evaluation & change management of innovative projects.

Person Specification Special Skills & Knowledge Essential

• Excellent communication skills verbal and written
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to manage own workload
• Experience of working as a Tissue Viability Nurse or within a comprehensive wound care environment.
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Ability to achieve tight deadlines in a complex/changing environment
• Be able to utilise critical reflection
• Knowledge of:
• Principles of tissue viability
• Current professional issues in nursing

Desirable

• Administrative and IT skills

Statutory Registration Essential

• Registered General Nurse Level 1 with valid current NMC registration

Experience Essential

• Experience of line management and supervising of junior staff
• Broad clinical background
• Experience undertaking audits
• Experience of data analysis
• Good working knowledge of tissue viability
• Experience of team management and leadership
• Experience with Topical negative pressure, wound debridement, larvae therapy and complex wound management

Desirable

• Research Experience
• Audit Experience
• Designing and delivering teaching packages

Special Requirements Essential

• Full UK driving license

Qualifications Essential

• Registered General Nurse (Level 1)
• 1st Level degree or equivalent
• Recognised teaching qualification(Practice assessor / Mentorship)
• Have or be willing to undertake masters degree
• In depth knowledge of tissue viability, wound care delivery and leadership
• Experience of working within a similar specialist environment

Desirable

• Leadership and management development course certified

Person Specification Special Skills & Knowledge Essential

• Excellent communication skills verbal and written
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to manage own workload
• Experience of working as a Tissue Viability Nurse or within a comprehensive wound care environment.
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Ability to achieve tight deadlines in a complex/changing environment
• Be able to utilise critical reflection
• Knowledge of:
• Principles of tissue viability
• Current professional issues in nursing

Desirable

• Administrative and IT skills

Statutory Registration Essential

• Registered General Nurse Level 1 with valid current NMC registration

Experience Essential

• Experience of line management and supervising of junior staff
• Broad clinical background
• Experience undertaking audits
• Experience of data analysis
• Good working knowledge of tissue viability
• Experience of team management and leadership
• Experience with Topical negative pressure, wound debridement, larvae therapy and complex wound management

Desirable

• Research Experience
• Audit Experience
• Designing and delivering teaching packages

Special Requirements Essential

• Full UK driving license

Qualifications Essential

• Registered General Nurse (Level 1)
• 1st Level degree or equivalent
• Recognised teaching qualification(Practice assessor / Mentorship)
• Have or be willing to undertake masters degree
• In depth knowledge of tissue viability, wound care delivery and leadership
• Experience of working within a similar specialist environment

Desirable

• Leadership and management development course certified

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX

Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX

Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)