Tissue Viability Nurse

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Tissue Viability Team at Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust.

This role offers an excellent chance for the successful candidate to enhance their skills and expand their knowledge in tissue viability.

The role entails dealing with patients who have pressure ulcers, leg ulcers and other complex wound care needs, covering the Shropshire county. The post holder would also be expected to undertake triage duties .  The potential post holder needs to have experience in leg ulcer and pressure ulcer management and existing wound care skills as well as being able to undertake educational programmes to patients and clinicians.

The potential post holder needs to be a committed and confident individual who is conscientious, dynamic and pro-active and has excellent communication and organisational skills.

Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment.

Main duties of the job

To provide specialist nursing care, intervention and education though a variety of different approaches, to staff and patients with tissue viability needs within the Shropshire County, across any care setting.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.