Job Description

Are you an experienced and passionate nurse looking to advance your skills in Tissue Viability? An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a motivated and forward-thinking nurse to join our Community tissue viability team in a Band 6 Senior Nurse role.

About the Role



This secondment offers the chance to work autonomously in a specialist nursing role, and make a meaningful impact on patient care. You will provide expert advice and clinical support across community services, supporting staff in the prevention and management of complex wounds and pressure ulcers.

You will also contribute to:

Clinical audits and service development



Education and training of community staff



Assist and provide advice for patients with complex wounds



Implementation of national and local guidelines



Can you provide expert advice and support in the assessment and management of complex wounds, pressure ulcers, leg ulcers, moisture-associated skin damage, and other skin conditions?



Can you undertake home visits and joint visits with community nurses and other members of the MDT to assess and review patients with complex tissue viability needs?



Do you have the ability to Develop, implement, and evaluate individualised care plans based on current evidence-based guidelines.



Deliver education and training to staff on wound care, pressure ulcer prevention, skin care, and risk assessment.



Contribute to induction and ongoing professional development programmes.



Undertake audits (e.g. pressure ulcer prevalence, documentation, equipment use).



Support implementation of national and local guidelines.



Contribute to policy development and review.



So what else?



This is your chance to join a progressive and innovative service in a social enterprise that is patient and staff focused - you'll even have the opportunity to become an MCH shareholder.



We encourage staff to get involved in exploring new ways of working and service development.



We'll provide well established, in-service training, one to one supervision, and appraisals with regular support.



You'll be able to develop your skills in a friendly and supportive team.



Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important work life balance is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.



The small print



Informal visits can be arranged on request.



We will offer you the choice of two pension schemes; the NHS Pension scheme and the scottish widows group pension scheme.



MCH encourages all staff to be double COVID vaccinated to protect themselves, their colleagues, their family and their patients.



Clinical Expertise & Wound Management



Assess, diagnose, and manage a wide range of acute and chronic wounds, including pressure ulcers, leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, and surgical wounds.



Undertake complex wound assessments using evidence-based tools and clinical judgement.



Recommend appropriate wound care products, dressings, and therapies based on current guidelines.



Prescribe or advise on compression therapy, negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT), and pressure offloading equipment as appropriate.



Support end-of-life skin care planning where needed.



Pressure Ulcer Prevention & Management



Conduct pressure ulcer risk assessments (e.g., using Purpose-T or similar tools).



Promote pressure-relieving interventions and liaise with equipment services for appropriate provision.



Educate staff on repositioning techniques, early signs of skin damage, and skin inspection routines.



Education & Training



Provide formal and informal teaching to community nurses, care home staff, and allied professionals.



Support clinical supervision, competency assessments, and mentorship.



Create or contribute to learning resources, workshops, and in-service training programs.



Multidisciplinary Collaboration



Act as a point of contact for wound-related advice across the community.



Work collaboratively with district nursing teams, podiatrists, tissue viability teams, dietitians, GPs, and safeguarding leads.



Attend and contribute to MDT meetings, case reviews, and safeguarding meetings as needed.



Leadership & Service Development



Support development and implementation of local wound care guidelines, formularies, and care pathways.



Contribute to audits, quality improvement projects, and service evaluations.



Act as a clinical leader in the field of tissue viability, promoting high standards of care and best practice.



Patient-Centred Care



Empower patients and carers through education and involvement in wound care planning.



Respect patient dignity, preferences, and cultural considerations in wound care.



Provide guidance on skin hygiene, nutrition, and lifestyle factors that influence healing.



Governance & Record Keeping



Maintain accurate and timely documentation in line with NMC standards and local policies.



Participate in incident reporting, safeguarding alerts, and risk assessments.



Ensure confidentiality and compliance with data protection regulations.



Professional Development



Stay updated with national guidelines (e.g., NICE, NWCSP) and emerging wound care evidence.



Maintain NMC registration and complete required continuing professional development (CPD).



Participate in reflective practice, clinical supervision, and annual appraisals.