Tissue Viability Specialist Nurse

Clch; Wembley; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust in London is recruiting a Band 7 Tissue Viability Specialist Nurse to join the Brent Integrated Care Team, based at Wembley Park. You will provide expert assessment and intervention for patients with complex wounds, focusing on prevention, healing and patient-centred outcomes.

You will lead and line-manage staff, deliver training, and contribute to service development through evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• Masters level or equivalent with postgrad coursework.
• Registered Nurse with tissue viability focus.
• Post-registration wound management or leg ulcer training.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical leadership, assessment and treatment for patients with highly complex wounds, ensuring high standards of evidence-based, patient-centred care
• Line manage and support staff, including supervision, performance management, education and professional development
• Lead and deliver training and education across the Tissue Viability service and wider workforce, designing formal training materials and supporting clinical competence
• Contribute to service development through research, innovation and the application of evidence-based practice, including equipment evaluation, pathways, SOPs and policies
• Support effective resource and budget management and participate in audits to drive continuous service improvement
• Act as a visible clinical leader and role model within the multidisciplinary team

Skills

Care Planning and caseload management

Autonomous practitioner

Assessments skills

Advanced wound technologies

Health Promotion

Teaching clients and colleagues

Presentations/ Report writing

Education

Masters level in relevant clinical specialty or equivalent

Registered Nurse

Tissue viability nurse experience

Post-registration wound management or leg ulcer course

Independent non-medical prescriber (or willing)

Teaching qualification

Mentorship in practice

Wound care/pressure ulcer management course

Job description

Putting community at the heart of everything we do.

Proud to be a prospective advanced foundation trust, CLCH is one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, employing more than 4,500 staff and caring for more than four million people across London and Hertfordshire. We believe in working together to give children a better start and adults greater independence. Our diverse team of professionals supports patients at every stage of their lives, from health visiting for newborn babies to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care.

By joining CLCH, you will be part of a dynamic and supportive team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence. We offer a range of exciting career opportunities and are committed to your professional development and well-being.

To join us and help make a real difference in the communities we work in, browse our latest jobs and opportunities below.

Main area Tissue Viability Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 8am till 4pm) Job ref 824-ONW-7767103-C

Site Welford Centre Town Wembley Park Salary £55,524 - £62,652 per annum inclusive of HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 13/10/2026 23:59

Welcome to Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH)

At CLCH, we proudly serve as a beacon of compassionate community healthcare across 14 vibrant London boroughs — Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster, Hillingdon, Sutton, and Kingston — as well as Hertfordshire. We bring care closer to home, embracing the rich diversity of these communities with dedication and heart.

Recognised as a Good provider by the Care Quality Commission and celebrated among the top NHS employers, we are united by a shared passion: empowering our community health professionals to deliver care that truly makes a difference.

We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where every member of our team feels respected, valued, and inspired—a place where fairness, kindness, and inclusion blossom. Our culture is rooted in the principles of the NHS People Plan, Our NHS People Promise, and our own strategic Equality values and objectives, guiding us to create a truly supportive and inclusive workplace.

Together, we build a caring community where the warmth we show one another shines through in every life we touch.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Tissue Viability Specialist Nurse to join our Brent Integrated Care Team, based at Wembley Park. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and motivated clinician who is passionate about delivering high quality, evidence based tissue viability care within the community.

As a Tissue Viability Specialist Nurse, you will provide expert, holistic assessment, advice and intervention for patients with complex wound care needs, with a strong focus on wound prevention, healing and patient centred outcomes. You will play a key role in ensuring consistently high standards of care, supporting best practice and improving clinical outcomes across the service.

You will work autonomously within the community while also collaborating closely with colleagues across the Outer North West Division, including the Brent and Harrow Tissue Viability Nursing teams and the wider multidisciplinary team. The role offers the opportunity to influence practice, enhance patient experience and contribute meaningfully to the ongoing development and improvement of the Tissue Viability service.

You will receive regular clinical supervision from the Tissue Viability Service Lead, alongside access to ongoing training, professional development opportunities and team meetings, ensuring you are supported to grow, lead and thrive within your role

Main duties of the job

Provide expert clinical leadership, assessment and treatment for patients with highly complex wounds, ensuring consistently high standards of evidence based, patient centred care

Line manage and support staff, including supervision, performance management, education and professional development

Lead and deliver training and education across the Tissue Viability service and wider workforce, designing formal training materials and supporting clinical competence

Contribute to service development through research, innovation and the application of evidence based practice, including equipment evaluation, formulary development, pathways, SOPs and policies

Support effective resource and budget management and participate in internal and external audits to drive continuous service improvement

Act as a visible clinical leader and role model, providing specialist expertise and leadership within the multidisciplinary team

Working for our organisation

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.

What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life’s most important moments.

Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The above outlines the main duties of the post, which may be reviewed in line with service development and evolving needs. Further details of the required skills, knowledge and experience are set out in the Job Description and Person Specification. Any changes will be discussed and agreed in conjunction with the post holder.

Successful applicants will be expected to demonstrate alignment with the Trust’s values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person specification

Education/Qualification

• Educated to Masters Level in relevant clinical speciality or equivalent combination of post graduate diploma, courses, and experience
• Registered Nurse
• Extensive experience as a tissue viability nurse
• Post registration course in wound management or leg ulcer management
• Independent non-medical prescriber or willingness to undertake
• Teaching qualification
• Mentorship in practice or equivalent
• Relevant course in wound care/pressure ulcer care/ leg ulcer management

Experience

• Working within a Primary Health Care setting
• Working in a role of Tissue Viability
• Research and Audit
• Partnership Working
• Knowledge of RCN / NICE Guidelines & Essence of Care
• Multi-agency working
• Implementing evidence-based practice.
• Worked as a tissue viability link nurse/equivalent

Skills & Knowledge

• Care Planning and caseload management
• Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
• Assessments skills
• Advanced wound technologies e.g., VAC therapy, intermittent pneumatic compression, bio-surgical debridement
• Health Promotion
• Ability to teach clients and colleagues, both formally and informally
• Presentations/ Report writing

Key Attributes

• Knowledge of Data protection
• Knowledge of Health and safety
• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
• Tissue Viability CPD

We review all applications carefully to ensure fairness and verify references. At interview, you will be asked about your experience, so be honest and ensure all information is accurate. The use of AI during interviews is not permitted.

If you use AI or other tools to support your application, it must reflect your own skills, knowledge, and experience. Supporting information should be in your own words and include your personal insights. AI can assist with drafting but may produce generic or inaccurate content. Applications that rely heavily on AI may lack authenticity and reduce your chances of success.

CLCH Trust does not recommend relying solely on AI when completing your application.

CLCH Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

CLCH is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential for providing exceptional patient care. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining talent from all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident employer, we pledge to:

• Guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role.
• Provide reasonable adjustments to support diverse needs throughout the recruitment and employment process.
• Challenge misconceptions about disability and foster an inclusive culture for everyone.

We are committed to building a workplace where all staff feel valued and have the opportunity to thrive. Simply let us know how we can support you.

Learn more about our equal opportunities policy on our website: Equal opportunities: Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust clch.nhs.uk

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.