Tissue Viability Nurse


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£36,943 to £44,900 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, E12 6AQ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	2 Nov 2026
Closing date:	15 Nov 2026

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Summary

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 .

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