Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Band 6 Specialist Sister, Tissue Viability

The closing date is 02 September 2025

Job summary

Are you a dynamic individual looking for a new challenge and development? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Tissue Viability Team. This is an excellent opportunity for an energetic and motivated healthcare practitioner who has a genuine desire to deliver a high standard of care in all aspects of wound care.The role entails the assessment and management of patients who have pressure ulcers, leg ulcers and other complex wound care needs. The successful applicant must have experience in leg ulcer and pressure ulcer management and existing wound care skills. They will be expected to undertake audits and educational programmes to clinicians and patients.

The potential post holder needs to be a committed and confident individual who is conscientious, dynamic, pro-active and has excellent communication and organisational skills.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will report professionally to the Lead Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist and have an active role in all aspects of wound care management within the Trust, including leg ulcer management, pressure ulcer prevention and management, and complex surgical wounds.

They will be required to be actively involved with educational programmes, projects and audits within all aspects of tissue viability agenda.

They will be required to undertake triage duties and manage the service in the absence of the Lead Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist.

They will be expected to have a natural personal resilience to inspire and motivate staff.

They will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to delivery of our world class care values and governing objectives to both staff and patients.

The post holder will work collaboratively with colleagues in the tissue viability team and other colleagues across the Trust to facilitate high quality individualised care to patients

They are expected to work with minimal close supervision.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the topFor more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk

Details

Date posted

19 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£44,485 to £52,521 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7390315

Job locations

Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals

Barnet

EN53DJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust

Person Specification

personal spec

Essential

  • First level registration
  • Mentorship/ preceptorship or equivalent teaching qualification
  • 3 years post registration experience
  • Experience in managing complex wounds
  • Computer Literacy

Desirable

  • Wound management course and/or leg ulcer modules/relevant clinical experience

personal spec

Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills with attention to detail
  • Experience of MDT working
  • Experience of implementing change in a clinical setting
  • Knowledge of current advances in wound care, pressure ulcers and leg ulcer management
  • An understanding of quality, clinical risk, clinical governance, national benchmarks and other professional issues
  • Good attendance record
  • Flexible approach to work
  • Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines

Desirable

  • Knowledge of research & audit methodology
  • Wound management course and/or leg ulcer modules/relevant clinical experience

knowledge of wound care

Essential

  • An understanding of quality, clinical risk, clinical governance, national benchmarks and other professional issues
  • Good attendance record

Desirable

  • Knowledge of research & audit methodology
Person Specification

personal spec

Essential

  • First level registration
  • Mentorship/ preceptorship or equivalent teaching qualification
  • 3 years post registration experience
  • Experience in managing complex wounds
  • Computer Literacy

Desirable

  • Wound management course and/or leg ulcer modules/relevant clinical experience

personal spec

Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills with attention to detail
  • Experience of MDT working
  • Experience of implementing change in a clinical setting
  • Knowledge of current advances in wound care, pressure ulcers and leg ulcer management
  • An understanding of quality, clinical risk, clinical governance, national benchmarks and other professional issues
  • Good attendance record
  • Flexible approach to work
  • Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines

Desirable

  • Knowledge of research & audit methodology
  • Wound management course and/or leg ulcer modules/relevant clinical experience

knowledge of wound care

Essential

  • An understanding of quality, clinical risk, clinical governance, national benchmarks and other professional issues
  • Good attendance record

Desirable

  • Knowledge of research & audit methodology

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals

Barnet

EN53DJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals

Barnet

EN53DJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist

Sarah Dionissiou

s.dionissiou@nhs.net

02037582000

Details

Date posted

19 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£44,485 to £52,521 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7390315

Job locations

Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals

Barnet

EN53DJ


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