Job summary
Tissue Viability Specialist Nurse
Department Nursing Quality Team
Band 7 £47,810 - £54,710 Per annum, pro rata if part-time
Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Registered Nurse to join the Tissue Viability Service at Milton Keynes University Hospital. We are seeking a dynamic, clinically skilled nurse with a passion for skin integrity, pressure ulcer prevention, and wound care management.
You will work both autonomously and as part of a small, specialist team to support delivery of outstanding, evidence-based tissue viability care across the Trust. The role involves direct clinical leadership, advanced wound assessment, training, quality improvement, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
This reflects the responsibilities expected of Band 7 Tissue Viability roles nationally.
In this role, you will:
o Provide expert assessment and management of complex wounds and compromised skin integrity.
o Lead on pressure ulcer prevention, skin integrity improvement initiatives, and harm-free care priorities.
o Offer specialist advice to medical, nursing, and allied health professionals regarding wound care, continence considerations, and skin protection strategies.
o Develop, implement, and review clinical guidelines, policies, and pathways related to tissue viability, aligned with national standards.
Interview 13 February 2026
Main duties of the job
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
'This team always knows what their work responsibilities are, scoring 93%.' ''NHS Survey, 2024''
Independently deliver high-quality, evidence-based care in alignment with established nursing standards, procedures, and policies.
Provide expert clinical leadership and training to clinical staff across MKUH in all aspects of tissue viability care.Assess current treatment approaches, optimise resource use, enhance clinical outcomes, and monitor cost-effectiveness within the specialist area of tissue viability.
Lead the development of specialist policies, clinical guidelines, and care procedures to support and advance tissue viability service provision.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external partners to improve quality, health outcomes, and service delivery across organisational boundaries.Offer specialist advice and support to medical and nursing staff regarding the care of patients with compromised skin integrity or those at risk.
Provide guidance on continence assessment and management, including the appropriate selection and use of incontinence products.
Facilitate the planning and delivery of tailored care packages for patients with or at risk of skin integrity issues.
Deliver specialist education and training on tissue viability to staff at all levels and across disciplines.
About us
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards - and the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead the ongoing development of the Tissue Viability Service in alignment with MKUHs strategic priorities.
Review and evaluate the use of pressure-relieving equipment and wound care products to ensure clinical effectiveness and value for money.
Main duties and responsibilities
Deliver high-quality, evidence-based care as a Senior Nurse, working within the NMC Code of Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice.
Independently manage and contribute to the planning and delivery of Tissue Viability services across MKUH, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and Infection Prevention and Control to improve patient safety and reduce pressure ulcers and wound infection rates.
Education and Training
Identify training and education requirements and to develop training and education programmes to promote best practice in Tissue Viability within the Trust.
To review and update training and education packages at least annually in line with National agendas.
Patient Care
Provide patients and relatives/carers with information on pressure relieving and wound care products and provisions. This should be in a number of different formats to ensure that patients and carers understand the information they are being provided with.
Assess patients suitability and appropriate usage of pressure relieving equipment.
Clinical Governance
To collate data regarding pressure ulcer incidence from all clinical areas
To provide statistical reports for various forums (Corporate, Divisional and Trust Board) using various computer software packages.
Communication
Demonstrates and establishes a relationship of Trust with patients carers and families.
Demonstrates expertise when dealing with complex patients with comorbidities and their families who require new skills to live with a chronic condition.
Resource Management
Responsible for appropriate wound care and pressure relieving products to be purchased in liaison with the Procurement team.
Responsible for providing product feedback on wound care and pressure relieving products.
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead the ongoing development of the Tissue Viability Service in alignment with MKUHs strategic priorities.
Review and evaluate the use of pressure-relieving equipment and wound care products to ensure clinical effectiveness and value for money.
Main duties and responsibilities
Deliver high-quality, evidence-based care as a Senior Nurse, working within the NMC Code of Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice.
Independently manage and contribute to the planning and delivery of Tissue Viability services across MKUH, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and Infection Prevention and Control to improve patient safety and reduce pressure ulcers and wound infection rates.
Education and Training
Identify training and education requirements and to develop training and education programmes to promote best practice in Tissue Viability within the Trust.
To review and update training and education packages at least annually in line with National agendas.
Patient Care
Provide patients and relatives/carers with information on pressure relieving and wound care products and provisions. This should be in a number of different formats to ensure that patients and carers understand the information they are being provided with.
Assess patients suitability and appropriate usage of pressure relieving equipment.
Clinical Governance
To collate data regarding pressure ulcer incidence from all clinical areas
To provide statistical reports for various forums (Corporate, Divisional and Trust Board) using various computer software packages.
Communication
Demonstrates and establishes a relationship of Trust with patients carers and families.
Demonstrates expertise when dealing with complex patients with comorbidities and their families who require new skills to live with a chronic condition.
Resource Management
Responsible for appropriate wound care and pressure relieving products to be purchased in liaison with the Procurement team.
Responsible for providing product feedback on wound care and pressure relieving products.
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Teaching Qualification
- Master's Degree or equivalent working experience
- Extensive knowledge in continence care
Desirable
- Evidence of additional qualifications relating to tissue viability, wound care and/or leg ulcer management
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of the role of the Tissue Viability Specialist Nurse
- Clinical experience of caring for patients with skin integrity issues
- Provide evidence of clinical credibility
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent prioritisation skills
- Excellent documentation skills
- Listening skills
- Teaching Skills
- Negotiating skills
- Flexible and adaptable as service needs require
- Ability to priortise workload and plan strategically
- Work autonomously
- A good Team Player Understanding of clinical governance within the acute area
- Evidence of leadership skills
Personal and people development
Essential
- Mentor new staff and students
- Provide ad hoc training as required
- Provide organize training as requested /needed
Communication
Essential
- Able to relate to all patients and adapt communication style appropriately
- Aware of barriers to communication
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Teaching Qualification
- Master's Degree or equivalent working experience
- Extensive knowledge in continence care
Desirable
- Evidence of additional qualifications relating to tissue viability, wound care and/or leg ulcer management
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of the role of the Tissue Viability Specialist Nurse
- Clinical experience of caring for patients with skin integrity issues
- Provide evidence of clinical credibility
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent prioritisation skills
- Excellent documentation skills
- Listening skills
- Teaching Skills
- Negotiating skills
- Flexible and adaptable as service needs require
- Ability to priortise workload and plan strategically
- Work autonomously
- A good Team Player Understanding of clinical governance within the acute area
- Evidence of leadership skills
Personal and people development
Essential
- Mentor new staff and students
- Provide ad hoc training as required
- Provide organize training as requested /needed
Communication
Essential
- Able to relate to all patients and adapt communication style appropriately
- Aware of barriers to communication
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
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).
