Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Pressure Ulcer Prevention Nurse

The closing date is 25 March 2026

Job summary

We require a pressure ulcer prevention nurse who will work 3 days a week (0.6WTE). The main base for the post holder will be Teddington Health and Social Care Centre. The job will include:

To have an overview of the prevalence and incidence of pressure ulcers across KRFT and ensure the key messages are conveyed to senior operational and clinical managers regarding identified need for change, compliance requirements and local needs of services in relation to pressure ulcer prevention and management.

work in partnership with clinical colleagues providing care in the community and in-patient unit to deliver high quality pressure ulcer prevention and management.

To provide professional and clinical leadership and expertise in pressure ulcer prevention and act as an expert resource for education and clinical expertise in the delivery of pressure prevention care interventions in the community.

To support the provision of services to patients at risk from and with pressure ulcers which includes risk assessment from admission to discharge and participating in joint assessments and patient reviews.

To be competent and up to date in treatment options for patients requiring pressure ulcer care.

Main duties of the job

Work with teams across KRFT to improve their knowledge and skill in pressure ulcer prevention and management.

Work in partnership with the team/service managers and others to embed clinical improvement in practice.

Provide specialist, high quality, highly complex and expert nursing care and support for patients and carers in relation to all aspects of pressure ulcer development and management.

Act as an expert resource for patients and the clinical team by the provision of comprehensive advice (written and verbal), information, teaching, training, and clinical role modelling with patients

Undertake where appropriate, nursing research with published outcomes and updating own knowledge to promote excellence in clinical practice and the setting of quality standards within tissue viability and KRFT.

Lead and/or undertake clinical audits and quality improvement benchmarking audits across clinical services, undertaking the analysis of findings and identifying learning to contribute to the development of action plans with teams.

Deliver the pressure ulcer prevention improvement plan in the community.

About us

Developmentand staff wellbeing

Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

At KRFT we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Date posted

11 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£53,751 to £60,651 a year Per annum INC of HCAS (pro - rota)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

396-779-N-7770803-PPN-JK

Job locations

Teddington Health and Social Care Centre

18 Queen's Rd

Teddington

TW11 0LR

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

First Level Registration with NMC valid registration.
BSc in Tissue Viability or related subject or evidence of working towards
Clinical Expertise in tissue viability supported by extensive education and professional development to 1st degree level.
Mentorship/Preceptorship or equivalent teaching qualification.

Experience

Essential

A practitioner with community or acute Tissue Viability or acute or community related speciality
Experience in managing wounds
Experience in pressure ulcer prevention and management practice
Experience of MDT working

Skills

Essential

Knowledge of current advances in wound care, pressure ulcer management
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to plan set objectives, priorities and review performance
Knowledge of current policys and guidance as set by NICE and EPUAP
Knowledge & Experience of clinical audit and research
An understanding of clinical governance, and the application of the clinical governance agenda in the NHS
Knowledge of Datix incident reporting and serious incident in reference to pressure ulcers.
Proven training and teaching ability.
Computer & key board skills and use of Microsoft packages
Undertaking of Clinical supervision
Ability to travel across the geographical boundaries of the organisation

Desirable

Car Driver with access to Car
Evidence of further educations in research or audit

Personal attributes

Essential

Good attendance record
Self-Motivator
Organised and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines
Flexible approach to work

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

First Level Registration with NMC valid registration.
BSc in Tissue Viability or related subject or evidence of working towards
Clinical Expertise in tissue viability supported by extensive education and professional development to 1st degree level.
Mentorship/Preceptorship or equivalent teaching qualification.

Experience

Essential

A practitioner with community or acute Tissue Viability or acute or community related speciality
Experience in managing wounds
Experience in pressure ulcer prevention and management practice
Experience of MDT working

Skills

Essential

Knowledge of current advances in wound care, pressure ulcer management
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to plan set objectives, priorities and review performance
Knowledge of current policys and guidance as set by NICE and EPUAP
Knowledge & Experience of clinical audit and research
An understanding of clinical governance, and the application of the clinical governance agenda in the NHS
Knowledge of Datix incident reporting and serious incident in reference to pressure ulcers.
Proven training and teaching ability.
Computer & key board skills and use of Microsoft packages
Undertaking of Clinical supervision
Ability to travel across the geographical boundaries of the organisation

Desirable

Car Driver with access to Car
Evidence of further educations in research or audit

Personal attributes

Essential

Good attendance record
Self-Motivator
Organised and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines
Flexible approach to work

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.

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

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

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Teddington Health and Social Care Centre

18 Queen's Rd

Teddington

TW11 0LR

Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Teddington Health and Social Care Centre

18 Queen's Rd

Teddington

TW11 0LR

Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)