Tissue Viability Assistant Practitioner | Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 29 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £28,392 - £31,157 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 30 May 2026 |
| Location: | Crewe, CW1 6ZQ |
| Company: | Mid Cheshire Hospitals |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7947421/412-COMM-7947421 |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Tissue Viability Assistant Practitioner to join our specialist Tissue Viability Nursing (TVN) service within Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership.
This is a key clinical role supporting the delivery of high‑quality, evidence‑based wound care across community and acute settings. You will work closely with the Tissue Viability Specialist Nurses and wider multidisciplinary teams to support patients to achieve optimal wound healing, prevention of harm and improved quality of life.
This post offers an excellent opportunity to develop skills within tissue viability, working closely with patients, their families and carers, alongside opportunities to contribute to education, training and service improvement.
As a Tissue Viability Assistant Practitioner, you will:
• Support the Tissue Viability Specialist Nurses in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of person‑centred wound care
• Deliver evidence‑based tissue viability interventions in line with Trust policies, clinical guidelines and best practice
• Maintain accurate, timely and professional clinical documentation using systems such as EMIS and other relevant digital platforms
• Support and deliver formal and informal education and training to staff within the community and hospital settings
• Act as a role model for best practice in tissue viability, infection prevention and patient‑centred care
• Contribute to service development, audit and quality improvement initiatives
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across community nursing, acute services and the wider multidisciplinary team
• Promote patient dignity, safety, safeguarding and professional standards at all times
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.
Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area’s largest employers.
Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.
As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we’re reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on ourHealthier Futures website.
At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
We’re looking for a motivated, compassionate and skilled healthcare professional who:
• Holds a relevant Assistant Practitioner / Foundation Degree or equivalent qualification
• Has experience delivering clinical care within community, ward or specialist services
• Demonstrates an interest in tissue viability, wound care and skin integrity
• Is confident communicating with patients, carers and healthcare professionals
• Has good IT and documentation skills
• Is committed to developing their skills, learning and contributing to service improvement
• Works well independently and as part of a team
Shares the Trust’s values and commitment to high‑quality, safe, patient‑centred care.
This role is across community and inpatient settings and therefore applicants must hod a full UK Driving licence and have access to a car to use for work.
This advert closes on Thursday 14 May 2026