Band 6 Primary Care Tissue Viability Nurse
West Norfolk Coastal PCN is recruiting a motivated band 6 tissue viability nurse (TVN) to support the delivery of a high-quality, evidence-based wound care service across all West Norfolk primary care networks (West Norfolk Coastal PCN, Kings Lynn PCN, Fens & Brecks PCN, Swaffham & Downham PCN). This position is offered on a full-time basis, as a fixed term contract for 2 years initially.
Working under the clinical leadership of the band 7 tissue viability lead nurse, you will play a key role in improving outcomes for patients with lower limb conditions and various complex wound aetiologies.
Main duties of the job
- Provide specialist wound and lower limb assessments, including Doppler ABPI.
- Manage leg ulcers, pressure ulcers and complex wounds using evidence-based care plans.
- Initiate and monitor compression therapy (excluding bandaging) within defined protocols.
- Support early identification and prevention of tissue breakdown.
- Offer clinical advice to practice teams in line with ICB guidance.
- Contribute to audits, data collection, and service improvement work.
- Provide informal training and support to Practice Nurses, HCAs, patients and carers.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
About us
West Norfolk Coastal Primary Care Network is a collection of independent GP practices who have made a commitment to work collaboratively for the benefit of their patients. The PCN work on delivering high quality, innovative services through additional clinical and non-clinical roles across the coastal region of West Norfolk.
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more informationabout this role, please see the attached job specification.
Person Specification
All applicants should also have the following skills and experience:
- Post-registration experience in wound care/tissue viability
- Experience managing leg ulcers and compression therapy
- Ability to travel across sites
- Doppler ABPI competency (or willingness to complete)
- Experience in primary care or community setting
Qualifications
- First level registered nurse (adult)
- Current NMC registration with an active PIN
- Tissue Viability or Leg Ulcer Management Course
- Degree level qualification or equivalent experience
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.
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