Tissue Viability & Wound Care Specialist Nurse

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester is seeking an experienced Tissue Viability Nurse (TVN) to support the Tissue Viability Matron in preventing pressure ulcers and managing complex wounds. You will work autonomously, develop own practice and contribute to staff education.

The role involves leading specialist wound management, teaching healthcare professionals, and participating in audits and governance to improve patient outcomes across the Trust’s multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with active NMC registration and current practice.
• Wound care / tissue viability knowledge.
• Teaching and training responsibilities desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on prevention of pressure ulcers and management of complex wounds.
• Deliver education and training to healthcare professionals and supervise practice.
• Assess, plan and evaluate individualised care programmes.
• Coordinate investigations and procedures for treatment plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to prevent admission and support discharge.
• Maintain clinical governance, audits and quality improvement.

Skills

RGN Level 1/2

Nursing Degree/ Diploma

Wound Care Training

Management Course

Teaching & Assessing

Education

Nursing Studies Degree/Diploma

Job description

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester is seeking an experienced Tissue Viability Nurse (TVN) to support the Tissue Viability Matron in preventing pressure ulcers and managing complex wounds. You will work autonomously, develop own practice and contribute to staff education.

The role involves leading specialist wound management, teaching healthcare professionals, and participating in audits and governance to improve patient outcomes across the Trust’s multidisciplinary teams.