Job requirements
Essential
17 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Confident in the use of Microsoft word systems including Excel and Powerpoint
- Knowledge
Teaching and presentation experience
- Knowledge
Leading on educational programme for variety of workforce groups
- Knowledge
Highly organised person
- Knowledge
Managing conflicting priorities and demands
- Knowledge
Highly effective communication skills
- Knowledge
Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding practice, policy and procedures.
- Knowledge
Ability to contribute to safeguarding meetings
- Knowledge
Able to implement mental capacity act assessments and gain consent from patient
- Experience
Experience of working at Senior Level
- Qualifications
1st level registered nurse qualification
- Qualifications
NMC registration
- Qualifications
Tissue Viability experience
- Qualifications
Post-basic qualification in tissue viability care or relevant subject or working towards
- Qualifications
Evidence of continued professional development
- Qualifications
Masters level education or equivalent experience (must be willing to undertake or in progress if not yet achieved)
- Professional Registration
Must hold a current, valid NMC registration (PIN) with no restrictions.
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
Formal Leadership qualification
Job summary
Full time, permanent role for a Lead Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist. The role will combine advanced clinical practice with service leadership, including the oversight and management of the patient cohort, ensuring that they are assessed and receive the appropriate care plan within the Trust Key Performance Indicators. The post holder will provide specialist advice, leadership of audit, quality improvement and service development initiatives
Main duties of the job
To act as Trust wide clinical expert and lead professional in tissue viability, providing advanced specialist advice on complex cases. Act as a clinical role model, which reflects the philosophy, beliefs and standads of the Trust. Provide a specialist nursing resource in the management of patients with compromised tissue viability, both chronic and acute, and provide advice to other health professionals, patients, carers and relatives. Provide specialist advice and support relating to the purchasing and commissioning of tissue viability resources and their use in practice (eg Vac therapy) Provide and received complex and sensitive information related to patient care. You will manage confidential information related to patient care and need to use motivational communication techniques to support patients with their treatment plans. Some patients may have communication or cognitive impairments and you will need to use highly effective communication skills. You will be required to use judgement skills to interpret and analyse complex needs of patients and undertake clinical assessment of multiple pathology to determine the appropriate treatment pathway. You will provide highly specialised advice concerning patient care and treatment, and provide advice and guidance to a range of multidisciplinary colleagues. Provide professional leadership to the Tissue Viability Service, including line management, supervision and development of specialist nurses.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham
As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey ,show progress in areas that matter most to staff. We have seen good results in how colleagues feel about health and wellbeing, alongside increased confidence that employees are recognised and supported
But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making
All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence
Certificates of Sponsorship
Please note that the Trust does not currently offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role. Applications are welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Details
- Date posted: 15 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 7
- Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: C9165-26-06-036
- Job locations: The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, D level, Tissue Viability Office, Moorgate Road, Rotherham, S60 2UD, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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This advert is for Lead Nurse for Tissue Viability with The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust in Rotherham, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £49387.00 to £56515.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 25 Oct 2026.
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