Job requirements
Essential
14 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills & Aptitude
Articulates clear understanding of the Risk Factors implicated in the formation of pressure ulcers and risk assessment tools
- Skills & Aptitude
A sound and demonstrable knowledge of current practice and therapies in the care and prevention of pressure ulceration
- Skills & Aptitude
Articulates understanding of patient safety agenda and of the use of Root Cause Analysis
- Skills & Aptitude
Articulates understanding of managing clinical risk
- Knowledge and abilities
Knowledge on National/Local Tissue Viability initiatives, guidance and policies
- Knowledge and abilities
Case load management
- Education/Qualification and Relevant Experience
BSc in Nursing or Equivalent
- Education/Qualification and Relevant Experience
Current professional registration (Registered Nurse Level 1) – NMC
- Education/Qualification and Relevant Experience
Substantial post grad experience
- Education/Qualification and Relevant Experience
Evidence of working in with complex wounds
- Education/Qualification and Relevant Experience
Evidence of education or training in Tissue Viability or Wound Care
- Education/Qualification and Relevant Experience
Evidence of teaching individuals from a range of disciplines including: nursing, medicine, allied health professionals, and the general public
- Education/Qualification and Relevant Experience
Leadership
- Education/Qualification and Relevant Experience
Evidence of managing and improving the patient experience
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Education/Qualification and Relevant Experience
Tissue Viability experience
Job overview
A post has arisen for a band 6 to work as part of the Tissue Viability Team. The successful candidate will work to enhance their tissue viability skills and provide assessment and support to the whole health community. We are looking for a registered nurse who is enthusiastic about the field of tissue viability, wanting to improve your knowledge and make a difference of patients in the community.
Previous Tissue Viability experience is essential. Location North and East Cornwall 37.5 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
The Tissue Viability Support Nurse will work in partnership with other members of Cornwall's Healthcare community, offering specialist assessment of patients, to promote an evidence-based approach to all aspects of Tissue Viability and Wound Repair assessment, treatment and management through the education, training and development of specialist skills for professional health care workers, raising awareness across all care sectors and the public domain.
To 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full information of the roles and responsibilities of this role, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Tissue Viability Support Nurse with Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Bodmin, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Registered nurse role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 Per Annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 22 Oct 2026.
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