Tissue Viability Support Nurse
The closing date is 24 June 2026
This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.
We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply: Cornwall Foundation Trust, Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board
If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.
A band 6 post in the Tissue Viability Team. The successful candidate will enhance tissue viability skills and provide assessment and support to the health community. We are looking for a registered nurse enthusiastic about tissue viability, eager to improve knowledge and make a difference to patients.
Previous Tissue Viability experience is essential. Location: North and East Cornwall. 22.5 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
Work in partnership with other members of Cornwall's healthcare community, offering specialist assessment of patients, promoting an evidence-based approach to tissue viability and wound repair assessment, treatment and management. Provide education, training and development of specialist skills for professional healthcare workers, raising awareness across all care sectors and the public domain.
Ensure that the patient safety agenda informs the management and development of the service, including the use of root cause analysis and sharing of learning when such events occur.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification and Relevant Experience
* BSc in Nursing or Equivalent
* Current professional registration (Registered Nurse Level 1) - NMC
* Substantial post grad experience
* Tissue Viability experience
* Evidence of working in with complex wounds
* Evidence of education or training in Tissue Viability or Wound Care
* Evidence of teaching individuals from a range of disciplines including: nursing, medicine, allied health professionals, and the general public
* Leadership
* Evidence of managing and improving the patient experience
Knowledge and abilities
* Knowledge on National/Local Tissue Viability initiatives, guidance and policies
* Articulates clear understanding of the Risk Factors implicated in the formation of pressure ulcers and risk assessment tools
* A sound and demonstrable knowledge of current practice and therapies in the care and prevention of pressure ulceration
* Articulates understanding of patient safety agenda and of the use of Root Cause Analysis
* Articulates understanding of managing clinical risk
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required.
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