JOB SUMMARY

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist (Band 7) to support the Tissue Viability Team in the Acute setting, at Musgrove Park Hospital.
This is an ideal opportunity for a successful candidate to extend on existing skills and further develop their knowledge and skills within the remit of tissue viability in a leadership position.
Following the recent integration of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and Yeovil District Hospital; this is a great time to join this specialism, as we look to transform tissue viability provision across the healthcare system in Somerset.
The successful candidate would ideally have experience of elements of the healthcare environments within Somerset and the systems used.
As an independent worker, excellent communication and organisational skills are key to achieving the high standard of evidence-based care expected by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.
This is a 37.5 hours per week post.

ABOUT US

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we’re committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you’ll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it’s a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for someone with the following qualities:

• Proven experience in the field of Tissue Viability and advanced wound management
• Proven experience at a senior nurse level - including management/supporting junior colleagues
• Ability to use specialist wound therapies, such as Doppler assessment (including toe pressures), compression therapy, Negative

Pressure Wound Therapy and Larval Therapy

• Demonstrates personal qualities key to the role - such as compassion, respect, listening
• Good interpersonal and team working skills
• Ability to prioritise own workload and to keep deadlines with minimal supervision
• Advanced decision making skills
• Advanced leadership skills
• Access to transport to travel in connection with the post e.g. to attend meetings or training events across the county

KNOWLEDGE

• Expert knowledge of wound care
• Knowledge of national strategies and agenda

SKILLS

• Advanced leadership skills
• Role Model

ORGANISING SKILLS

• Prioritise work and keep to deadlines
• Advanced decision making

This includes:

• Contribute to the operational leadership, management and ongoing development of the Tissue Viability Service.
• To deputise and represent the Tissue Viability Service at key meetings/events, as required.
• Assist the Lead Nurse in the attainment of agreed targets and performance.
• To support patients in an Acute setting, by providing specialist advice and support to healthcare professional in their care and management of patients with complex wounds and other tissue viability issues.
• To provide advice and guidance on use of pressure relieving equipment and pressure ulcer preventative strategies for complex patients.
• To signpost colleagues to other specialist services in line with the needs of the patient and to utilise appropriate clinical pathways.
• To ensure appropriate onward referrals to optimise the patient’s health outcomes.
• Work flexibly across the Trust, as required.