Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic nurse who has experience and knowledge in wound care and leg ulcer management and will have completed a tissue viability module or willing to complete one.
The successful candidate will be reporting to the Tissue Viability Team lead, delivering evidence-based practice and be able to work independently and autonomously within clinical practice, having oversight of a patient caseload, but also supporting the strategic role of developing our Tissue Viability Service and collaborating on physical health work across the trust.
Good interpersonal skills are essential as you will be communicating with a wide range of health professionals involved in the patients care. Training and education will also be delivered to staff, patients, and carers.
Travel is an integral part of this post you must be prepared to travel across the CNTW footprint which covers Carlisle, Morpeth, Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, South Tyneside , Prudhoe and Middlesbrough.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the delivery of tissue viability and wound care within CNTW, providing professional and clinical support to ensure evidence-based nursing practices. They will promote excellence in tissue viability and wound management, assisting in developing, coordinating, and delivering patient care policies. Compassionate care, centred on empathy, kindness, respect, and dignity, will be at the heart of their practice, ensuring clients are central to treatment decisions.
The post holder will work flexibly to support the Tissue Viability Nurse Lead, coordinating trust-wide tissue viability initiatives to achieve high-quality care, and deputising as required. They will contribute to achieving performance indicators, essential standards, and quality outcomes. Additionally, they will help plan, implement, and deliver training to enhance workforce knowledge and skills.
Time management will be key in balancing service delivery and education, ensuring compliance with legislation while maintaining effective systems for surveillance, prevention, treatment, and investigation of tissue viability incidents.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 25th March 2025
Closing date : 6th April 2025
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 25th March 2025
Closing date : 6th April 2025
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current first level registered nurse (e.g.RGN, RMN, RNLD or equivalent)
- Current NMC registration
- Qualification to Degree level or actively studying towards.
- Mentor Training
- Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
- Undertaking or willing to undertake study in specific Tissue Viability training (Variety of topics)
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in Tissue Viability e.g. ENB N49
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with Tissue Viability / Wounds
- Ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required.
- A breadth of current experience in working with patients
- Ability to manage under pressure and prioritise workload
- A desire and motivation to develop skills and knowledge in Tissue Viability and Wound care
Desirable
- Post registration experience directly in the field of Tissue Viability / wound management
- Presentation skills and ability to teach.
- Experience in using clinical pathways, guidelines and policies
Skills and competence
Essential
- Clinical skills and knowledge in respect of wound care / Tissue Viability assessment.
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others).
- Ability to use electronic recording and relevant IT equipment.
- Ability to work effectively with other professionals using a multi-agency approach.
- Proven track record of acting as an effective advocate for service users and their carers
Desirable
- Appraisal and application of research in practice
- Leadership skills
Role specific competencies
Essential
- Able to maintain professional development.
- Good, effective communications skills.
- Ability to support Tissue Viability team under pressure
Desirable
- having a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current first level registered nurse (e.g.RGN, RMN, RNLD or equivalent)
- Current NMC registration
- Qualification to Degree level or actively studying towards.
- Mentor Training
- Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
- Undertaking or willing to undertake study in specific Tissue Viability training (Variety of topics)
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in Tissue Viability e.g. ENB N49
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with Tissue Viability / Wounds
- Ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required.
- A breadth of current experience in working with patients
- Ability to manage under pressure and prioritise workload
- A desire and motivation to develop skills and knowledge in Tissue Viability and Wound care
Desirable
- Post registration experience directly in the field of Tissue Viability / wound management
- Presentation skills and ability to teach.
- Experience in using clinical pathways, guidelines and policies
Skills and competence
Essential
- Clinical skills and knowledge in respect of wound care / Tissue Viability assessment.
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others).
- Ability to use electronic recording and relevant IT equipment.
- Ability to work effectively with other professionals using a multi-agency approach.
- Proven track record of acting as an effective advocate for service users and their carers
Desirable
- Appraisal and application of research in practice
- Leadership skills
Role specific competencies
Essential
- Able to maintain professional development.
- Good, effective communications skills.
- Ability to support Tissue Viability team under pressure
Desirable
- having a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
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.
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.
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
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Nicholas Hospital
Jubilee Road, Gosforth
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 3XT
