Tissue Viability Staff Nurse | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare facility in Dorchester seeks a Tissue Viability Specialist Nurse to provide expert care for patients with pressure ulcers and other tissue viability needs. You'll lead risk assessments, manage wound care plans, and educate patients and staff. Ideal candidates will have strong skills in wound management and adherence to professional standards. Join us in our commitment to excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• Physical skills obtained through practice in wound management and dressings.
• Experience in assessment and management of pressure ulcers and other tissue viability wounds.
• Adherence to the NMC Code of Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the lead Tissue Viability Specialist Nurse.
• Assess all types of wounds and review plans of care.
• Provide specialist evidence-based care and education for patients.

Skills

Wound management

Negative pressure wound therapy

Compression therapy

Assessment and management of pressure ulcers

Job description

Overview

To provide professional and clinical expertise in the specialty of Tissue Viability and act as a resource for education and clinical expertise for Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Responsibilities

• Deputise in the absence of the lead Tissue Viability Specialist Nurse for the provision of services to patients at risk from and with Pressure Ulcers throughout the Trust, including risk assessment from admission to discharge.
• Assess all types of wounds – trauma, leg ulcers, diabetic and surgical, and pressure ulcers – and review plans of care.
• Provide up‑to‑date specialist evidence‑based care, knowledge, advice and education for patients with Tissue Viability needs.
• Work independently at a level appropriate to clinical competence and within the scope of professional practice.
• Support the Lead Tissue Viability Specialist Nurse with monitoring of pressure‑ulcer data via Datix and audit.
• Document individual patient assessments and advise on future care and treatment.
• Communicate advice to multidisciplinary team, patients and carers at an understandable level.
• Assist with the planning, delivery and evaluation of an education programme in relation to Tissue Viability.
• Maintain high standards of professional practice and competence in keeping with Trust policies, guidelines and the NMC Code of Conduct.
• Assist the Lead Tissue Viability Nurse in the development, implementation and monitoring of guidelines, protocols and standards relating to Tissue Viability.
• Maintain a professional portfolio and take responsibility for own educational needs.

Qualifications & Skills

• Physical skills obtained through practice in wound management and dressings, including negative pressure wound therapy application and compression therapy application.
• Practice within the scope of professional practice and adherence to the NMC Code of Conduct.
• Experience in assessment and management of pressure ulcers and other tissue viability wounds.

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

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For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

The advert closes on Tuesday 2 Dec 2025.