Tissue Viability Nurse
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East London NHS Foundation Trust Tissue Viability Nurse
The closing date is 15 November 2026
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a full time Band 5 Tissue Viability Nurse to work with the Tissue Viability Team In East London Foundation Trust (Newham). This post has been established to support the delivery of safe and effective care for patients with tissue viability needs within community services. You will need to be a first level registered nurse and have experience of caring for patients in the community setting and also have experience of caring for patients with a variety of wound types including pressure ulcers and leg ulcers.
An inspiring and enthusiastic individual is required for this role to provide a high standard of clinical care to patients and to assist the team with the development, co-ordination and delivery of practice based education and training. If you are a hardworking, committed and passionate about making a difference, and want to be part of a dynamic team; and can bring the requisite skills with you to be part of the quality improvement agenda for our patients then we look forward to hearing from you.
Main duties of the job
To provide a specialist role under the guidance of the Clinical nurse Specialist in the delivery of expert advice and clinical input into the prevention and management of leg ulcers, pressure ulcers and the management of complex wounds
Support and deliver education and training of health care professionals in wound prevention and management
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team in preventing hospital admissions, supporting early discharge and providing on going support and advice for patients with complex wounds
Undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner
To support the delivery of cost-effective care and wound formulary compliance
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Details
Date posted
02 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£36,943 to £44,900 a year per annum Inc HCAs
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
363-CHN8226778-A
Job locations
The Centre Manor Park
30 Church Road,
London
E12 6AQ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide specialist tissue viability advice and support to patients across a range of community and inpatient settings, including clinics, health centres, patients' homes, nursing homes, mental health wards, and local hospitals.
- Undertake holistic assessments of patients with complex wound care and tissue viability needs, identifying risks and developing person-centred care plans under the guidance of the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS).
- Plan, implement, and evaluate evidence-based care programmes to support wound healing, prevention, and skin integrity, prevention & management of leg ulcer and pressure ulcers.
- Empower patients and carers through education, health promotion, and shared decision-making to encourage independence and self-management.
- Support and advise community, district, practice, and ward-based nursing teams in implementing tissue viability guidelines and improving clinical practice.
- Act as a clinical resource and advocate for patients, applying professional, ethical, and legal principles to deliver high-quality care.
- Liaise effectively with multidisciplinary teams, secondary care providers, social care services, residential and nursing homes, and other agencies to ensure seamless patient care.
- Contribute to pressure ulcer prevention strategies, wound care audits, product evaluations, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical governance activities.
- Promote evidence-based practice by participating in research, audit, dissemination of findings, and implementation of service improvements.
- Support the delivery of education, training, and competency development for healthcare professionals across the Trust.
- .Maintain professional accountability, NMC registration requirements, continuous professional development, and clinical supervision.
- Promote cost-effective use of resources and adherence to the Trust wound care formulary and procurement processes.
- Support the Tissue Viability Team in delivering safe, effective, patient-centred care that improves healing outcomes and enhances patient experience
.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide specialist tissue viability advice and support to patients across a range of community and inpatient settings, including clinics, health centres, patients' homes, nursing homes, mental health wards, and local hospitals.
- Undertake holistic assessments of patients with complex wound care and tissue viability needs, identifying risks and developing person-centred care plans under the guidance of the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS).
- Plan, implement, and evaluate evidence-based care programmes to support wound healing, prevention, and skin integrity, prevention & management of leg ulcer and pressure ulcers.
- Empower patients and carers through education, health promotion, and shared decision-making to encourage independence and self-management.
- Support and advise community, district, practice, and ward-based nursing teams in implementing tissue viability guidelines and improving clinical practice.
- Act as a clinical resource and advocate for patients, applying professional, ethical, and legal principles to deliver high-quality care.
- Liaise effectively with multidisciplinary teams, secondary care providers, social care services, residential and nursing homes, and other agencies to ensure seamless patient care.
- Contribute to pressure ulcer prevention strategies, wound care audits, product evaluations, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical governance activities.
- Promote evidence-based practice by participating in research, audit, dissemination of findings, and implementation of service improvements.
- Support the delivery of education, training, and competency development for healthcare professionals across the Trust.
- .Maintain professional accountability, NMC registration requirements, continuous professional development, and clinical supervision.
- Promote cost-effective use of resources and adherence to the Trust wound care formulary and procurement processes.
- Support the Tissue Viability Team in delivering safe, effective, patient-centred care that improves healing outcomes and enhances patient experience
.
Person Specification
Professional Qualification
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse
- Current Registration with NMC
Desirable
- Mentorship Qualification
- Leg Ulcer Qualification or relevant experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Experience of caring for patients in a community setting and mental health environment
- Experience of working as a member of a team but also able to work autonomously
- Experience of working with professionals from other disciplines
- Experience of assessing and managing patients with wounds including leg ulcers and pressure ulcers
- Knowledge and skills in undertaking leg ulcer assessments and application of compression therapy
- Ability to work across multiple sites
Desirable
- Knowledge of complex Wound Therapies including Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
- Experience of delivering education Sessions
- Car driver and have access to a car for work purposes
- Knowledge of care delivery systems for tissue viability services
- Knowledge and understanding of tissue viability national and local guidelines
Professional Qualification
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse
- Current Registration with NMC
Desirable
- Mentorship Qualification
- Leg Ulcer Qualification or relevant experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Experience of caring for patients in a community setting and mental health environment
- Experience of working as a member of a team but also able to work autonomously
- Experience of working with professionals from other disciplines
- Experience of assessing and managing patients with wounds including leg ulcers and pressure ulcers
- Knowledge and skills in undertaking leg ulcer assessments and application of compression therapy
- Ability to work across multiple sites
Desirable
- Knowledge of complex Wound Therapies including Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
- Experience of delivering education Sessions
- Car driver and have access to a car for work purposes
- Knowledge of care delivery systems for tissue viability services
- Knowledge and understanding of tissue viability national and local guidelines
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
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Centre Manor Park
30 Church Road,
London
E12 6AQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Centre Manor Park
30 Church Road,
London
E12 6AQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Team Lead
Samantha McDonald
07584619135
Details
Date posted
02 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£36,943 to £44,900 a year per annum Inc HCAs
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
363-CHN8226778-A
Job locations
The Centre Manor Park
30 Church Road,
London
E12 6AQ
United Kingdom
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