Band 7 Tissue Viability Practice Development Nurse

Job summary

Are you a dynamic and enthusiastic Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional (AHP) with a passion for education, wound care, and continence management? Do you enjoy empowering others through training and mentoring, and want to make a meaningful impact in mental health care?

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated and experienced practitioner to join our team as a Tissue Viability Practice Development Nurse. This is a key role focused on enhancing clinical skills and confidence in tissue viability and continence care across our mental health inpatient services.

You will lead the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based training and support, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and build a skilled, knowledgeable workforce.

What We're Looking For

• Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional with current registration.
• Experience in tissue viability, wound care, and/or continence management.
• Strong background or interest in clinical education and staff development.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently across multiple sites and collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Commitment to improving patient care through education, mentorship, and evidence-based practice.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of specialist training programmes in tissue viability, wound care, and continence management.
• Provide tailored, face-to-face education and clinical supervision to inpatient staff across all units.
• Mentor staff through structured learning pathways, competency assessments, and reflective practice.
• Collaborate with clinical teams, service users, families, and carers to ensure care is person-centred and responsive.
• Support the Trust's strategic aim of workforce development through education and service improvement.
• Contribute to policy development, clinical audits, and quality assurance initiatives related to tissue viability and continence care.

Training Delivery Focus

• Design and implement training programmes that meet the needs of staff working in mental health inpatient settings.
• Deliver interactive workshops, bedside teaching, and simulation-based learning.
• Facilitate clinical supervision sessions and reflective learning groups.
• Develop blended learning resources, including e-learning modules, in partnership with the Learning & Development team.

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.