Clinical Nurse Specialist - Tissue Viability
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Tissue Viability Team. You will lead in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of tissue viability services across Bridgewater. You will provide expert advice and clinical practice to all service users and work in collaboration with clinical colleagues to develop services and improve the quality of care delivered. You will work with TVN colleagues to lead development of clinical guidelines and evaluate research and transfer innovations across the Trust.
Job Details
* Band 7
* Salary £47,810 to £54,710 a year
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
* Date posted: 19 August 2025
* Reference number: C9835-HA25-032a
* Job locations: HCRC Caldwell Road, Widnes, Cheshire WA8 7GD
Main duties
* You will act as a TVN resource for the population of Warrington and Halton. You will ensure the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources; make recommendations regarding supplies and equipment.
* You will monitor health, safety and security of self and others and promote best practice in the clinical area.
* You will lead/participate in the development and implementation of new services within the Trust to improve the patient journey.
* Your role will include the evaluation of service delivery, identifying areas for improvement and initiate change.
* With the team you will develop and review policies, procedures and guidelines relevant to own area of work.
* Your role will include establishing effective networks both locally and nationally promoting and embracing best practice
About Us
Bridgewater values shape how we deliver our NHS services in your local community. They help us deliver our mission to improve local health and promote wellbeing in the communities we serve. After all, values are about people and they were created in partnership with our staff to reflect what they felt was important to them. Here at Bridgewater our shared values flow through the organisation.
* P - Person-centred: We are passionate about individual needs and promote independence in the healthcare we provide.
* E - Empowered: We empower our people and encourage new ideas to deliver and create improvements in community care.
* O - Open and Honest: We behave in a way that develops relationships based on trust, openness, honesty and respect.
* P - Professional: We support our people, so everyone has the right skills and training to deliver outstanding patient care.
* L - Locally Lead: We are always learning about our communities and show great pride in being a local provider of health and care.
* E - Efficient: We use our resources wisely to provide sustainable and value for money healthcare for our patients.
Sponsorship and Registration
* The ability to travel independently across the Trust
* The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
* Disclosure: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975; DBS disclosure may be required.
* 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.
* UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
* Employer name: Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
* Address: HCRC, Caldwell Road, Widnes, Cheshire WA8 7GD
* Employer's website: http://bridgewater.nhs.uk/
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