Tissue Viability Staff Nurse
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Gorleston, NR31 6LAView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
27 October 2026
6 days leftJob description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and ambitious candidate to join the Central Treatment Suite Team as a Tissue Viability Staff Nurse....
The post holder will undertake work in all aspects of tissue viability, including general wound care, pressure area management and leg ulcer care, in order to enable cost effective high quality continuity of care for all patients, staff and students working within the trust.
The post holder will also participate in audits and teaching of staff undertaking placements in the Central Treatment Suite and collaborate with outside agencies such as the community nursing services to uphold working relationships where required.
We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with degree level qualification or equivalent.
- Good verbal and written English language skills.
- Ability to maintain accurate, timely, concise and legible clinical records both electronically and handwritten in line with trust policies and NMC code of conduct.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working within an acute healthcare setting.
- Evidence of continual professional development.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Good organisational skills: able to plan own work while being able to work effectively within a team.
- Ability to prioritise and make decisions sometimes under pressure while maintaining best practice.
- Ability to use a range of IT applications including IPM, Excel and Word.
- Has good understanding of safeguarding.
Desirable: - 1 year wound care experience.; - Knowledge of current professional issues in relation to wound care. Participated in clinical audit.
Personal Qualities and Circumstances
Essential
- Patient focused.
- Self-motivated, Pro-active and resourceful.
- Acts as a role model for others.
- Confident and assertive.
- Ability to work flexibly over a 7 days service to meet the requirements of the job role.
- Ability to drive or ensure able to arrive at work as per shift requirements.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
20 October 2026
Last checked
21 October 2026
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