Clinical Nurse Specialist - Tissue Viability Nurse (TVN)
London: The Princess Grace Hospital, London
Full time: 37.5 hours per week
Shift times: Monday – Friday
Fixed Term Contract 1 year until 31st July 2026
Salary: Competitive (DOE)
We’re looking for a Clinical Nurse Specialist - Tissue Viability Nurse to join our team at The Princess Grace Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK on a fixed term contract until 31st July 2026
As a Tissue Viability Nurse, you will provide expert knowledge and lead the clinical management of complex wound care within the Princess Grace Hospital; a world-leading private hospital specialising in Complex Surgery and Acute Medicine.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. To lead the provision of specialist advice, for the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of tissue viability conditions, including related advanced tissue viability techniques.
2. To support and provide mentorship of junior staff, acting as a clinical expert and role model.
3. The post holder will be responsible for providing a high-quality holistic service for patients who require specialist tissue viability knowledge and skills to advise staff, patients and carers.
4. Collaborating with the senior nursing, allied health professionals and medical teams, the post holder will review themes and trends from incidents, performance metrics, pressure ulcer incident rates and leading on practice changes within the Hospital and ensuring we are up to date with the best practices in evidence-based care.
5. The post holder will coordinate all aspects of audit, undertake research in relation to both local and national criteria set for the development and improvement of wound care management strategies and will be required to represent the Hospital and the Tissue Viability Service at both local and national events.
6. To manage and deliver a strong and robust training programme, both formal and informal to the MDT regarding pressure ulcer prevention and wound management.
7. The post holder will support the infection prevention agenda within the Hospital.
At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.
What you’ll bring:
8. NMC Registered
9. An experienced Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist with highly developed clinical expertise
10. Excellent communication and leadership skills
11. A team player who enjoys working in a fast-paced changing environment
12. Teaching or mentoring qualification
13. Evidence of continuous professional development in clinical area
14. Working towards, or willing to work towards a Master’s degree within the first year on employment
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a TVN Clinical Nurse Specialist, you’ll be eligible for:
15. 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
16. Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
17. Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
18. Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
19. Group Life Assurance from day one
20. Critical illness cover
21. Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
22. Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
23. Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
24. Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Culture and values
At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.
Our mission is simple, above all elsewe’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:
25. Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
26. Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
27. Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
28. Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity
Reasonable adjustments
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.
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