Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Tissue Viability Assistant Practitioner
The closing date is 14 May 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Tissue Viability Assistant Practitioner to join our specialist Tissue Viability Nursing (TVN) service within Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership.
This is a key clinical role supporting the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based wound care across community and acute settings. You will work closely with the Tissue Viability Specialist Nurses and wider multidisciplinary teams to support patients to achieve optimal wound healing, prevention of harm and improved quality of life.
This post offers an excellent opportunity to develop skills within tissue viability, working closely with patients, their families and carers, alongside opportunities to contribute to education, training and service improvement.
Main duties of the job
* Support the Tissue Viability Specialist Nurses in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of person-centred wound care
* Deliver evidence-based tissue viability interventions in line with Trust policies, clinical guidelines and best practice
* Maintain accurate, timely and professional clinical documentation using systems such as EMIS and other relevant digital platforms
* Support and deliver formal and informal education and training to staff within the community and hospital settings
* Act as a role model for best practice in tissue viability, infection prevention and patient-centred care
* Contribute to service development, audit and quality improvement initiatives
* Work collaboratively with colleagues across community nursing, acute services and the wider multidisciplinary team
* Promote patient dignity, safety, safeguarding and professional standards at all times
Job responsibilities
We are looking for someone who is motivated, compassionate and skilled and who:
* Holds a relevant Assistant Practitioner / Foundation Degree or equivalent qualification
* Has experience delivering clinical care within community, ward or specialist services
* Demonstrates an interest in tissue viability, wound care and skin integrity
* Is confident communicating with patients, carers and healthcare professionals
* Has good IT and documentation skills
* Is committed to developing their skills, learning and contributing to service improvement
* Works well independently and as part of a team
Shares the Trust’s values and commitment to high-quality, safe, patient-centred care.
This role is across community and inpatient settings and therefore applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for work.
Qualifications
* Experience in wound care
Experience
* Experience of working in community in an NHS setting
* Experience in wound care in community or inpatient settings
Skills
* Access to a car for travel
* Experience of leading continuous improvement
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.
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum pro rata
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