Tissue Viability Specialist Nurse- band 7 Development role

Clch; Wembley; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust in Wembley is offering a Development Band 7 Tissue Viability Specialist Nurse post within the Tissue Viability Specialist Nursing Service. The role is to progress from Band 6 to Band 7 with a structured development pathway, delivering expert assessment and care in the community.

You will work autonomously within the community, supported by supervision and training, collaborating with Brent and Harrow services and the wider MDT, to improve patient

Qualifications

• Masters level in clinical speciality or equivalent
• Registered Nurse with tissue viability experience
• Post-registration wound management/leg ulcer qualification
• Independent non-medical prescriber or willingness to undertake
• Teaching qualification desirable
• Mentorship in practice or equivalent
• Evidence-based practice knowledge and multi-agency working

Responsibilities

• Provide expert assessment and management of complex wounds in the community
• Autonomous practitioner within community settings
• Collaborate with Outer North West Division Tissue Viability Team and MDT
• Contribute to service improvement and development initiatives
• Participate in supervision, mentorship, and training programs
• Deliver patient-centred high-quality care and outcomes

Skills

Care planning

Autonomous practitioner

Assessments skills

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Masters level in clinical speciality

Registered Nurse

Tissue viability post-registration qualification

Post-registration wound management course

Independent non-medical prescriber (preferred)

Teaching qualification

Mentorship in practice

Job description

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Tissue Viability Specialist Nurse- band 7 Development role

Band 7 Development

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

Site Welford Centre Town Wembley Park Salary £55,524 - £62,652 per annum inclusive of HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 21/10/2026 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 within the Tissue Viability Specialist Nursing Service in Brent for an enthusiastic and motivated nurse to join our expanding team as a Developmental Band 7 Tissue Viability Specialist Nurse (TVNS).

This post offers an excellent development opportunity for an experienced Band 6 Tissue Viability Specialist Nurse who is ready to progress towards a Band 7 role. The successful candidate will be supported through a structured development pathway, enabling them to transition confidently into a Band 7 position while further developing their specialist clinical, leadership and service improvement skills.

The post holder will provide expert assessment, advice and support in the management of complex wounds and tissue viability issues across community services. They will work as an autonomous practitioner within the community while collaborating closely with colleagues across the Outer North West Division Tissue Viability Team, including the Brent and Harrow services, as well as the wider multidisciplinary team.

We are seeking an individual who is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and committed to improving patient outcomes and experience. The successful candidate will play an active role in supporting continuous service improvement, promoting evidence-based practice and contributing to service development initiatives.

Main duties of the job

You will receive regular clinical supervision and mentorship from the Tissue Viability Service Lead, alongside access to specialist training, professional development opportunities, team meetings and peer support. This role offers an excellent opportunity to further develop advanced clinical skills, leadership capabilities and expertise in tissue viability within a supportive and progressive team environment.

We require a Tissue Viability Specialist Nurse with experience of working with adults managing complex wounds. You must be keen to learn and to develop your assessment and treatment skills and knowledge. You must be well organised with good communication skills. Being a team player who can work as part of a multidisciplinary team is also essential to this role as well operate autonomously.

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.