Job Description

The closing date is 7th Jul 2025

Job summary

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist (Band 7) to support the Tissue Viability Team in the Acute setting, at Musgrove Park Hospital.

This is an ideal opportunity for a successful candidate to extend on existing skills and further develop their knowledge and skills within the remit of tissue viability in a leadership position.

Following the recent integration of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and Yeovil District Hospital; this is a great time to join this specialism, as we look to transform tissue viability provision across the healthcare system in Somerset.

The successful candidate would ideally have experience of elements of the healthcare environments within Somerset and the systems used.

As an independent worker, excellent communication and organisational skills are key to achieving the high standard of evidence-based care expected by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.

This is a 37.5 hours per week post.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

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This includes:

Contribute to the operational leadership, management and ongoing development of the Tissue Viability Service. To deputise and represent the Tissue Viability Service at key meetings/events, as required. Assist the Lead Nurse in the attainment of agreed targets and performance. To support patients in an Acute setting, by providing specialist advice and support to healthcare professional in their care and management of patients with complex wounds and other tissue viability issues. To provide advice and guidance on use of pressure relieving equipment and pressure ulcer preventative strategies for complex patients. To signpost colleagues to other specialist services in line with the needs of the patient and to utilise appropriate clinical pathways. To ensure appropriate onward referrals to optimise the patient's health outcomes. Work flexibly across the Trust, as required.

About us

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At

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

Flexible working options

to help you balance work and life

NHS pension scheme

for long-term financial security

Generous annual leave allowance

to recharge and relax A strong focus on

career development

to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our

Blue Light Card

, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.


We are proud to foster a

diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce

, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset?

Somerset offers the perfect blend of

idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty

, and

breathtaking coastlines

, with vibrant cities like

Bristol

,

Bath

, and

Exeter

just a short drive away - and only two hours to

London

.


The region is home to excellent

educational facilities

, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all

- the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job description

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We are looking for someone with the following qualities:

Proven experience in the field of Tissue Viability and advanced wound management Proven experience at a senior nurse level - including management/supporting junior colleagues Ability to use specialist wound therapies, such as Doppler assessment (including toe pressures), compression therapy, Negative

Pressure Wound Therapy and Larval Therapy

Demonstrates personal qualities key to the role - such as compassion, respect, listening Good interpersonal and team working skills Ability to prioritise own workload and to keep deadlines with minimal supervision Advanced decision making skills Advanced leadership skills Access to transport to travel in connection with the post e.g. to attend meetings or training events across the county

Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential

RN

Evidence of post grad specialist short course Mentoring or equivalent



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Desirable

Teaching qualification or equivalent

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Experience

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Essential

Proven experience in Tissue Viability Proven experience at senior nurse level



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Desirable

Audit / Research

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Additional Criteria

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Essential

Knowledge

Expert knowledge of wound care Knowledge of national strategies and agenda

Skills

Advanced leadership skills Role Model

Organising skills

Prioritise work and keep to deadlines Advanced decision making

Other

Evidence of CPD

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.


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UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.


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For help with your application, contact:

Kerry Grimshaw


kerry.grimshaw@somersetft.nhs.uk


07500815156


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Pay scheme

Agenda for Change


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Band

Band 7


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Salary

46148.00 to 52809.00 Yearly
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Contract

Permanent


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Working pattern

Full-Time


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Reference number

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Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA