Tissue Viability Nurse - Leg Ulcer Specialist
| Posting date: | 03 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £19.45 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £19.45 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 September 2025 |
| Location: | Bridport, DT6 5BN |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A2682-25-0001 |
Summary
Key Responsibilities Clinical Care Conduct timely leg ulcer assessments following the Lower Limb Ulceration specification. Perform Doppler/ABPI assessments to guide compression decisions. Deliver and monitor appropriate compression therapy in line with best practice. Accurately document all care using SystmOne leg ulcer templates. System Use SystmOne Maintain clear, timely and pathway-compliant documentation. Record Doppler results, ulcer healing progress, and wound photographs (if used). Ensure correct use of templates for audit and reporting purposes. Education & Team Support Support and supervise HCAs and Practice Nurses in compression and wound care. Run short in-practice training sessions or updates as needed. Promote adherence to the Dorset Pathway across the practice team. Service Improvement & Governance Monitor patient outcomes (e.g. healing times, compression compliance). Participate in wound care audits, service reviews and QI projects. Maintain safe, effective, and patient-centred leg ulcer care within the practice setting.