Junior Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist
| Posting date: | 30 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £45,953.00 to £54,254.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £45953.00 - £54254.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 May 2026 |
| Location: | London, E13 8SL |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9259-26-0776 |
Summary
Main duties, responsibilities and results areas Professional Development Proactively identify areas for development in clinical, professional and leadership skills to support the ongoing improvement of Tissue Viability services in line with Trust values, quality standards and professional requirements, including NMC revalidation. Take responsibility for meeting personal, professional, educational and developmental needs. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant research, national guidance, best practice, and emerging trends related to Tissue Viability and nursing. Actively participate in local and national professional networks that promote the development of Tissue Viability practice and service standards. Engage in regular clinical supervision to reflect on practice, enhance professional competency, and support continuous improvement. Clinical responsibilities Support clinical areas in the prevention, early detection and management of skin damage. Continually reflect on, maintain and develop clinical skills and knowledge within Tissue Viability. Act as a clinical resource for the assessment and management of patients with skin damage, wounds or at risk of wound development. Review, prioritise and manage referrals in accordance with the Tissue Viability referral pathway, identifying those requiring direct review or escalation to other services. Undertake holistic patient assessments, including risk factors, wound assessment,co-morbidities, and safeguarding considerations, seeking support from the Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist when required. Supported by the Senior Tissue Viability Nurse Specialists, provide advice on appropriate wound care and skin management plans, ensuring care is evidence-based and tailored to individual need. Support clinical teams to implement and follow wound care and skin damage prevention pathways, including: - Pressure ulcer risk screening - Skin inspection (ASSKING bundle) -Pressure ulcer classification (EPUAP)-Assessment of non-pressure ulcer wound aetiologies-Comprehensive wound assessment, including measurement/tracing of deep or complex wounds-Application and removal of complex dressings (e.g., NPWT, PICO, Larval therapy)-Re-positioning strategies and pressure off-loading techniques- Advice on selection and correct use of equipment, report faults, and escalate when action is not taken by clinical teams. Facilitate timely referral to internal/external specialists and support services. Promote and support accurate incident reporting of skin damage. Submit incident reports where delays in care or inappropriate treatment are identified. Contribute to MDT discussions and complex discharge planning for patients requiring ongoing wound care in the community. Management and Leadership Contribute to the development, review and implementation of Trust guidelines, policies and care pathways relating to skin damage prevention and complex wound management, ensuring alignment with national guidance. Demonstrate We Care values to foster collaborative working, support positive change and promote a healthy team culture. Support and protect the Trusts reputation by escalating service concerns and complaints through appropriate channels, seeking to de-escalate where appropriate. Escalate service issues and concerns to the line manager while aiming to resolve matters promptly and prevent formal complaints when possible. Promote and advocate for patient-centred, evidence-based, cost-effective care in all professional activities. Participate in shared learning and service development in line with PSIRF and LFPSE frameworks. Systematically log advice and communications to support accurate activity data collection. Maintain high-quality, accurate records in accordance with Trust information governance requirements and NMC record-keeping standards. Support the development and implementation of documentation relevant to the Tissue Viability service. The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.