Job summary This role is based within the acute trust offering cross cover across two sites of around 1337 beds and some outpatient departments. Patients tend to be of mixed ages across all specialities, ranging from neonates to elderly care. The Tissue Viability Nurse is required to have a basic knowledge of wound care and wound aetiology to facilitate assessment and management of acute and non healing wounds. This role includes delivery of ward based education and the identification of hospital acquired pressure ulcers with recognition of lapses, supports in the management of pressure ulcer prevention across the organisation including where necessary the management of incontinence where this impacts of skin integrity. The post holder should be able to deliver training material, using various media, including paper-based and electronic methods as well as organise, plan and deliver training schedules to tight deadlines. The role requires Management and follow-up of patients as allocated by the Tissue Viability triage Nurse. They should adheres to all wound care protocols and guidelines, and support use of these guidelines in all care settings. Active participation in audit work as specified by the Tissue Viability Senior Nurse would also be expected. Main duties of the job Communicate educational and practice information within the UHNM. Undertake presentations on clinical education on a one-to-one, small group or larger group basis. Demonstrates good documentation in relation to clinical care, interventions and treatment Demonstrates good verbal communication with ward teams relating to individual patients treatment plans and advice. The post holder will be a registered nurse. The post holder will have a sound understanding of wound healing and the issues that may prevent wounds from healing. The post holder will have a sound understanding of pressure ulcer prevention and management in the acute care setting. The post holder will have wound management experience including active participation in Tissue Viability link groups/networks. Assist in the assessment of clinical practice in the area of Tissue Viability across the organisation. Undertake ongoing wound assessment taking into account multiple aetiologies and using current evidence. Please see attached JD About us University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust. At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve. Date posted 03 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year PA Contract Secondment Working pattern Full-time Reference number 205-6903415-A Job locations UHNM Newcastle road Newcastle ST4 6QG Job description Job responsibilities For full detailed job description and main responsibilities, please see the attached Job description and person specification. Job description Job responsibilities For full detailed job description and main responsibilities, please see the attached Job description and person specification. Person Specification Administration Essential knowledge and experience in using Trust based software Desirable Peer education Registered Nurse Essential 2 years post registration Desirable Experience in wound management/pressure ulcer prevention Person Specification Administration Essential knowledge and experience in using Trust based software Desirable Peer education Registered Nurse Essential 2 years post registration Desirable Experience in wound management/pressure ulcer prevention 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Address UHNM Newcastle road Newcastle ST4 6QG Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)