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Job summary

Main area
Wound Management
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Job share - 36 hours per week (12 hours per week will be for wound clinic at 6 hours per session . 22.5 hours a week for Tissue viability to be arranged with a mangers on appointment)
Job ref
001-NMR092-0525
Employer
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Cardiff
Town
Cardiff
Salary
per annum, pro rata
Closing
11/06/2025 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

Tissue Viability Nurse

Band 6

WHO WE ARE:

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”. We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board’s Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the next decade and beyond.

We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:

·         We are kind and caring

·         We are respectful

·         We have trust and integrity

·         We take personal responsibility

OUR REGION:

Wales has much to offer with miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO world heritage sites and beautiful countryside. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, has something for everyone. It is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline, as well as charming towns including Penarth and Cowbridge. Those seeking more culture may find themselves drawn to the National Museum, St Fagan’s Museum of Welsh Life or the Millennium Centre, home of the Welsh National Opera. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.

This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed


 

Job overview

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Nurse to join our Tissue Viability team. The ideal candidate will provide advanced nursing care to patients with complex wounds, ensuring high standards of clinical practice and patient care. This role involves working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualised care plans, using evidence-based practices to promote optimal healing and patient outcomes.

 x2 Part time jobs available 

1 for 21 hours per week 

1 for  15hours  per week 

Main duties of the job

  • Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualised care plans for patients with complex wounds.
  • Perform advanced wound care procedures, including debridement (after appropriate training), dressing changes, and application of specialised wound care products.
  • Educate patients and their families on wound care management, prevention of complications, and lifestyle modifications to support healing.
  • Collaborate with physicians, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive, patient-centred care.
  • Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting care plans as necessary to achieve desired outcomes.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences to discuss patient care and treatment strategies.
  • Stay up to date with the latest research and advancements in wound care, incorporating new knowledge into clinical practice.
  • Engage in local quality improvement and audit initiatives and assist with the planning of local clinical governance meetings.   
  • Provide mentorship and training to junior nursing staff and students.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services.   Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

Person specification

English

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of continuing professional development.
  • Ability to educate and support staff, patients, and carers.
Desirable criteria
  • Experience working in a specialist tissue viability role. Experience in audit, service development, or quality improvement.

english

Essential criteria
  • Relevant post-registration qualification or significant experience in wound care or tissue viability.
Desirable criteria
  • Research or service evaluation experience.

english

Essential criteria
  • Sound knowledge of wound care products, pressure ulcer prevention, and skin integrity management. Ability to assess and manage complex wounds.
Desirable criteria
  • Postgraduate certificate/diploma in Tissue Viability or related area.

english

Essential criteria
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work both independentl

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Christina Harris
Job title
Tissue Viability Lead
Email address
Christina'[email protected]
Telephone number
02920746506
Additional information

Sarah  Rees 

 Senior Nusre for General Surgery and Vascular.  

 

[email protected] 

02920742933

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