Tissue Viability Nurse

Tissue Viability Nurse

The closing date is 05 February 2026

Are you an experienced nurse seeking an opportunity to work and be part of a forward-thinking team? The Tissue Viability Service would love to hear from you. This role covers pan-Dorset but we try to keep you local to your home base and surrounding area where possible. You will need your own vehicle as you will be visiting patients in varying healthcare settings.

As the Tissue Viability Nurse, you will provide effective evidence based comprehensive specialist Tissue Viability advice for Dorset Health Care, plan and coordinate meetings as required to discuss findings of specific investigations with all relevant parties to include other professionals and agencies as required. You will actively contribute to the prevention of Pressure Ulcers and management of complex wounds across Dorset Health Care and additional partner organisations.

Provide positive, effective communication and evidence-based advice to staff, patients, relatives, and carers.

The Tissue Viability Nurse post is a secondment or fixed term role to cover maternity ending 28th November 2026. This post is part time 22.5 hours per week.

For those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

To deliver training formally and informally on all aspects of Tissue Viability to all staff groups on topics such as pressure ulcer prevention and management, Tissue Viability, and Negative Pressure Wound Therapy.

To support the Tissue Viability services in delivering evidence based care.

You will work with a range of internal and external partners in the delivery of a robust Tissue Viability strategy and service across the organisation.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

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At Dorset Health Care we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

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