Job summary
Interview Date: W/C 23/06/2025
The post holder will work as an integral part of the Tissue Viability Team, and will provide a comprehensive, evidence based Tissue Viability Service for both patients and health care professionals in Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (BHNFT).
The post holder will have specialist knowledge of tissue viability. They will be expected to work autonomously at a level appropriate to clinical competence and within the scope of professional practice. This is an operational role and they will be responsible for ensuring that the care given to patients both for prevention of pressure ulcers and the treatment of wounds, meets the individual needs of patients in addition to meeting national standards, research based best practice and locally agreed standards.
The post holder will work under the direction of the Senior Tissue Viability Clinical Nurse Specialist to provide clinical advice and support for staff and make a specialist contribution to education and training of all disciplines in tissue viability. They will support the Senior Tissue Viability Clinical Nurse Specialist in continually developing and evaluating this relatively new service.
Main duties of the job
A primary purpose of the role will be to directly work within the clinical teams to provide effective patient care with respect to pressure ulcer prevention and management. This will include monitoring standards of care and record keeping through the use of audits as well as contributing to audits and research in respect of wound management.
The post holder will be expected to develop professional links with both internal and outside agencies, including the Safeguarding Team, Community Tissue Viability Teams and District / Community Nurses, to ensure continuity of care. They will also be expected to establish good working relationships with all grades of staff and provide expert clinical support throughout the Trust.
About us
We reserve the right to close positions early
We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to work together each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone
Barnsley Hospital is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work
We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation.
Barnsley Hospital is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction
Details Date posted
29 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year pro/rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9163-2150E-05-25
Job locations
Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
Job description Job responsibilities
Job Description for Tissue Viability Clinical Nurse Specialist
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Supporting Documents
Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Job description Job responsibilities
Job Description for Tissue Viability Clinical Nurse Specialist
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Supporting Documents
Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Person Specification Experience Essential
* Experience of assessing and managing pressure ulcers / complex wounds / leg ulcers
* Experience of implementing change within the nursing environment
Desirable
* Experience of undertaking research to advance the field of tissue viability
Skills and Abilities Essential
* Evidence of teaching and facilitating staff development in clinical practice
* Be experienced in:
* A variety of compression bandaging systems
* The application and management of Topical Negative Pressure (TNP) systems
Desirable
* Evidence of teaching and facilitating staff development in the area of Tissue Viability
* Performing Ankle Brachial
* Pressure Indices (ABPIs
Qualifications Essential
* 1st level registration with extensive post registration experience
* Post registration qualification in Tissue Viability, Leg Ulcer Management or evidence of relevant post registration experience within the specialty of Tissue Viability, in order to demonstrate appropriate competencies and skills for the job or can demonstrate equivalent experience
* Educated to first degree level or be able to demonstrate equivalent skills and abilities to work at this level
* Working towards Nurse Prescribing Qualification
Desirable
* Teaching Qualification (for e.g. ENB 998 / 3307 / Mentoring your own or other Professions.
Knowledge and Awareness Essential
* Up to date knowledge in the management of acute wounds, chronic wounds and pressure ulcers
* Up to date knowledge of current issues and best practice in Tissue viability, including:
* The EPAUP Pressure Ulcer Classification System
Personal Attributes Essential
* The ability to work independently using own initiative, in an ever-changing environment
* The ability to manage own time and be able to prioritise workload effectively
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Leadership qualities and team building skills
Trust Values Essential
* In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
* In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job.
Person Specification Experience Essential
* Experience of assessing and managing pressure ulcers / complex wounds / leg ulcers
* Experience of implementing change within the nursing environment
Desirable
* Experience of undertaking research to advance the field of tissue viability
Skills and Abilities Essential
* Evidence of teaching and facilitating staff development in clinical practice
* Be experienced in:
* A variety of compression bandaging systems
* The application and management of Topical Negative Pressure (TNP) systems
Desirable
* Evidence of teaching and facilitating staff development in the area of Tissue Viability
* Performing Ankle Brachial
* Pressure Indices (ABPIs
Qualifications Essential
* 1st level registration with extensive post registration experience
* Post registration qualification in Tissue Viability, Leg Ulcer Management or evidence of relevant post registration experience within the specialty of Tissue Viability, in order to demonstrate appropriate competencies and skills for the job or can demonstrate equivalent experience
* Educated to first degree level or be able to demonstrate equivalent skills and abilities to work at this level
* Working towards Nurse Prescribing Qualification
Desirable
* Teaching Qualification (for e.g. ENB 998 / 3307 / Mentoring your own or other Professions.
Knowledge and Awareness Essential
* Up to date knowledge in the management of acute wounds, chronic wounds and pressure ulcers
* Up to date knowledge of current issues and best practice in Tissue viability, including:
* The EPAUP Pressure Ulcer Classification System
Personal Attributes Essential
* The ability to work independently using own initiative, in an ever-changing environment
* The ability to manage own time and be able to prioritise workload effectively
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Leadership qualities and team building skills
Trust Values Essential
* In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
* In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job.
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.
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.
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
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
Employer's website
https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
Employer's website
https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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