The closing date is 11 June 2025
Band: Band 6
Salary: Depending on experience per annum, pro rata
Job summary
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.
About us
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.
Person Specification
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Ability to educate and support staff, patients, and carers.
Desirable
- Experience working in a specialist tissue viability role. Experience in audit, service development, or quality improvement.
Essential
- Relevant post-registration qualification or significant experience in wound care or tissue viability.
Desirable
- Research or service evaluation experience.
Essential
- Sound knowledge of wound care products, pressure ulcer prevention, and skin integrity management. Ability to assess and manage complex wounds.
Desirable
- Postgraduate certificate/diploma in Tissue Viability or related area.
Essential
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work both independentl
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
