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Clinical Lead Tissue Viability Nurse
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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary Main area Clinical Lead Tissue Viability Nurse Grade Band 8a Contract 12 months (Fixed term) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 390-COR-SO-5964 Employer Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Broomfield Town Broomfield Salary £57,528 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Salary period Yearly Closing 12/06/2026 23:59 Employer heading Clinical Lead Tissue Viability Nurse Band 8a Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population. Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative. We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities. Job overview The Clinical Lead Tissue Viability Nurse plays a central and influential role within the Corporate Nursing Directorate, holding responsibility for the strategic leadership, expert guidance, and continual enhancement of tissue viability services across Mid and South Essex. You will be integral to driving quality improvements in patient care, with a primary emphasis on reducing harm, minimising the incidence of pressure ulcers and complex wounds, and embedding a culture of safety and clinical excellence throughout the organisation. Main duties of the job Reporting directly to the Director of Nursing, you will be expected to provide visionary and operational leadership, setting the standard for best practice in tissue viability. You will be required to collaborate with MDT's, senior leaders, front line clinical staff, patients, and carers to deliver safe, effective, evidence-based, and patient-centred care. The Clinical Lead will champion innovation in wound care, supporting the introduction and evaluation of new products, therapies, and technologies, and ensuring that systems for clinical audit, incident reporting, and outcomes measurement are robust and drive meaningful improvements. As our Clinical Lead Tissue Viability Nurse you will act as a key resource and advocate for education and professional development, empowering staff at all levels to deliver high-quality care and supporting the ongoing development of clinical expertise within the tissue viability team and the wider nursing workforce. Play a pivotal role in upholding regulatory compliance, aligning service delivery with national standards and guidelines, and maintaining effective quality assurance processes across all MSE sites. In addition, the Clinical Lead will contribute to service planning and innovation, ensuring that the Tissue Viability Service is responsive to the evolving needs of the organisation and the local population, and that excellence in harm-free care remains at the heart of the Trust's vision and values. Working for our organisation Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Are you looking for an exciting Clinical Lead Tissue Viability Nurse role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you. For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description. We look forward to your application. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Registered Nurse Educated to Master's level or equivalent experience in clinical governance within the NHS Extensive post-registration specialist knowledge (postgraduate diploma or equivalent experience) Evidence of continued professional development Desirable criteria Post-registration experience in tissue viability e.g. leg ulcer management Knowledge Essential criteria Significant post-registration clinical experience in tissue viability Proven leadership in quality improvement, service development, and operational management Expert knowledge of acute and chronic wounds, pressure ulcers, and leg ulcers Experience in clinical governance audit, and policy implantation Ability to interpret and act on clinical data Effect multidisciplinary working Desirable criteria Experience with incident management and clinical systems Personal & People Development Essential criteria Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills Ability to influence and build relationships across all levels Proven leaderships and management abilities Desirable criteria Experience with graphics, spreadsheets, and databases Physical Requirements Essential criteria Willingness to travel between MSE sites Full driving licence Access to own transport Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold. Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application. Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Documents to download Clinical Lead Tissue Viability Nurse JD Band 8a ( PDF , 680.3 KB ) Privacy Policy ( PDF , 441.0 KB ) AFC Pay Poster 26/27 ( PDF , 44.7 KB ) Behaviours Framework ( JPG , 298.0 KB ) Applicant MS Teams Checklist ( PDF , 560.5 KB ) Trust 10 Year Strategy ( PDF , 2.1 MB ) General Statements