Job Title: Tissue Viability Support Nurse – Band 5, NHS AfC, Permanent, Part-time (30 hrs/week). Location: Braintree Community Hospital, Braintree. Salary: £32,073‑£39,043 per annum. Closing date: 19/05/2026 23:59.
Job Overview
The Tissue Viability Support role works autonomously within the Tissue Viability Service to achieve person‑centred care, collaborating with the Tissue Viability Nurses, Lymphoedema Nurse, and Clinical Lead on patient assessment, care, audit and quality initiatives.
Responsibilities
* Provide high quality care to patients with compromised skin and lymphedema, respecting privacy, dignity, and cultural beliefs.
* Develop skills in tissue viability and lymphedema through competency progression.
* Promote pressure ulcer prevention organization‑wide.
* Assess and review patients in leg ulcer/lymphedema clinics and community settings; liaise with senior nurses.
* Operate flexibly, including overtime in clinics when needed.
* Maintain a safe working environment, prioritising infection control and health & safety.
* Ensure effective communication within the multidisciplinary team and with patients, relatives, and colleagues.
* Assist in stock management and reporting repairs/replacements.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
* Meet job description criteria.
* Have a full driving licence.
* Be a registered nurse.
Desirable Criteria
* Wound care experience.
* Experience in leg ulcer management.
* Passion for wound care and eagerness to learn.
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