Associate Specialist Practitioner - Tissue Viability Service

NHS

  • Macclesfield, Cheshire
  • £31,049-46,580 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 23 days ago
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 6 Tissue Viability Specialist nurse, or Band 5 nurse with 4 years post registration experience as a development B6 Tissue Viability nurse to join our friendly hardworking and highly motivated team. We foster good working relationships and an environment for continuous professional development.The post holder will provide a comprehensive, evidence-based Tissue Viability Service for both patients and health care professionals in East Cheshire NHS Trust footprint. Covering both acute and community services, including nursing and residential homes, specialist schools and GP practices, caring for all ages from birth.You will be a self-motivated, enthusiastic individual who has specialist knowledge of tissue viability, working autonomously at a level appropriate to clinical competence and within the scope of professional practice. In this operational role you will work with the clinical teams to provide effective patient care in respect to pressure ulcer prevention and management. Providing specialist advice, training, and support to clinical teams, ensuring best practices are followed across the Trust.Good communication and presentation skills will be essential in building good working relationships with members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients and their carers/families.Hours per week: 33, worked over a 9-day fortnightMain duties of the jobPlease be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.To provide the specialist practitioner function in the delivery of care to patients who have been referred to the Tissue Viability Nursing Service.To develop and deliver high quality, specialist patient centred care and work with the associated clinical team to ensure this is incorporated within the Business Group and Trust objectives.To deliver training both formally and informally within the specialist field of Tissue ViabilityTo act as a role model ensuring practice is the most up to date and delivered in a professional manner at all timesAbout usIt is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.DetailsDate posted11 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£31,049 to £46,580 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference number209-A-25-7395367Job locationsMacclesfield DistrictGeneral HospitalVictoria Road, MacclesfieldSK10 3BLJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.We look forward to receiving your application. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.We look forward to receiving your application.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • RGN (Registered General Nurse) /RN (Registered Nurse) - level 1 registration
  • Nursing Degree.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Non-medical prescriber
Desirable
  • Mentoring course
  • Degree module in specialist area or working towards this or be prepared to study at this level.
  • Communication/counselling skills training
KnowledgeEssential
  • Knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations.
  • Awareness of the national and local priorities and changing trends in specialist area.
  • Evidence of knowledge within specialist area
ExperienceEssential
  • Extensive proven post registration experience, some of which is in a relevant/ associated area.
  • Experience of completing and contributing to audit / research.
  • Experience of contributing to the teaching and mentoring of staff.
  • Proven interest in Tissue Viability
Desirable
  • Experience in both hospital and community setting
  • Assessment of Surgical wounds and application of TNP (Topical Negative Pressure).
  • Lower limb assessments/; Doppler studies
  • Diabetic foot assessment
  • Complex case management
Other Role RequirementsEssential
  • Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • RGN (Registered General Nurse) /RN (Registered Nurse) - level 1 registration
  • Nursing Degree.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Non-medical prescriber
Desirable
  • Mentoring course
  • Degree module in specialist area or working towards this or be prepared to study at this level.
  • Communication/counselling skills training
KnowledgeEssential
  • Knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations.
  • Awareness of the national and local priorities and changing trends in specialist area.
  • Evidence of knowledge within specialist area
ExperienceEssential
  • Extensive proven post registration experience, some of which is in a relevant/ associated area.
  • Experience of completing and contributing to audit / research.
  • Experience of contributing to the teaching and mentoring of staff.
  • Proven interest in Tissue Viability
Desirable
  • Experience in both hospital and community setting
  • Assessment of Surgical wounds and application of TNP (Topical Negative Pressure).
  • Lower limb assessments/; Doppler studies
  • Diabetic foot assessment
  • Complex case management
Other Role RequirementsEssential
  • Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details

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