Job overview
The post holder will provide specialist clinical expertise. They will be required to work in both acute and community settings. They will provide advice and treatment for complex wounds.
Provide specialist education and training for complex wounds and skin integrity.
Working in line with local and national guidelines.
Main duties of the job
Work autonomously to provide tissue viability advice to patients, staff and families
Undertake clinical procedures and wound/skin assessments
Patient and staff education
Dealing with complex and sensitive information
Audit work
As required inquest reports and to attend the coroners court
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
desirable
Essential
- IT knowledge and ability
- Ability to work across multiple systems
essential
Essential
- Teaching and assessing qualification
Desirable
- Leg ulcer course
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This advert is for Tissue viability Nurse Specialist with Wye Valley NHS Trust in Hereford, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Clinical nurse specialist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Jul 2026.
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