Job Description

Our Tissue Viability Team provides specialist advice and guidance for patients with complex wounds and plays a key role in education regarding pressure ulcer prevention and wound care. We are looking for someone with specialist tissue viability knowledge and expertise in wound care who had a desire to develop their skills in a senior role within our team.

Interview Date:

8th December 2025



If you get selected for an interview, you will be asked to prepare and present a 5 minute presentation of the 'role of the Tissue Viability Nurse'



To provide professional and clinical leadership and expertise in the specialty of tissue viability including:



Leadership and line management of the Tissue Viability Team

A Trust wide advisory role on all aspects of complex wound management and pressure ulcer prevention and management

Development of policy and procedures related to complex wound care and pressure ulcer prevention

Management of a clinical caseload

Support the development and delivery of a Trust wide educational programme

Use of quality improvement methodologies to drive improvements in patient care



Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.



UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.



This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions at interview.



Please note if a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under relevant Trust or national terms and conditions.



The successful candidate will have a passion for wound care and the provision of holistic care planning for those with complex tissue viability needs. Team leadership, service improvement and delivery of education are all key facets of this role.