About this role
Job summary
19.8 hours per week.
Proposed Interview date 12.06.2026.2026 - in person
Join a Service Where Expertise, Compassion, and Innovation Come Together
Are you a motivated, compassionate nurse with a passion for wound care and tissue viability? Do you thrive in a role where your knowledge makes a tangible difference to patients lives across a variety of settings? If so, we invite you to join our Tissue Viability Service as a Tissue Viability Support Nurse.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a specialist service that provides high quality, evidence-based wound care support across the Livewell footprint, working collaboratively with patients, carers, and health and social care professionals.
We are seeking a nurse who:
Has an interest or developing background in tissue viability and wound careDemonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skillsWorks well as part of a multidisciplinary and specialist teamIs organised, adaptable, and patient focusedIs keen to develop additional specialist skills within tissue viabilityShares our commitment to high standards, continuous improvement, and compassionate careWho We SupportReferrals to the service are received from any professional within the Livewell footprint. Service users may present with any TV or wound management need, providing an opportunity to develop and apply specialist skills across a wide range of clinical presentations.
Be part of a supportive and highly skilled specialist service.
Main duties of the job
You will play a vital role in supporting the coordination and delivery of specialist tissue viability advice and expertise. You will work closely with the wider Tissue Viability Service, contributing to the safe, effective, and compassionate management of patients with complex wound care needs.
The role is diverse, rewarding, and community focused, offering the opportunity to work across multiple settings and to build meaningful therapeutic relationships with patients and professionals alike.
Key Responsibilities
Support the coordination and delivery of specialist tissue viability advice and clinical expertiseAssist in the assessment, monitoring, and management of wounds of varying complexityContribute to high quality, evidence based wound management plansWork collaboratively with nurses, AHPs, GPs, care providers, and other professionalsSupport continuity of care across community, clinic, and ward settingsPromote best practice, safety, and dignity in all aspects of careApply and develop additional skills linked toTissue ViabilityContribute to a responsive, patient centred service that values holistic careYou will provide support and across a range of Patients' own homes; Care and nursing home; Clinic setting and Ward based environments
This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.
Please note that we may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline.
All staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values,kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.
We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.
We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.
Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.
Job description Job responsibilities JOB PURPOSE
To be responsible for assessing, triaging, planning, implementing, evaluating care which may be complex, sensitive and unpredictable with the support of senior nurse , nurse specialist , caseload holder
To support the Co-ordination and delivery of care, application of clinical judgement in day-to-day changes in patients' needs and circumstances external to the individual, determining when to seek advice from senior clinical or management staff. This includes response to immediate crisis.
To undertake and to develop all nursing skills and competencies, updating as required for their role to enhance the skill mix of the nursing team ensuring that the ever-changing health needs of patients are met.
To maintain accurate records, which are confidential, contemporaneous, legible, and all care given to be documented. These records may be paper or IT based system and must be maintained as specified in the LWSW Policies, the relevant professional body guidelines and Government directives.
To provide clinical supervision to other staff and students.
Promoting and supporting people in their care and treatment to help them manage their own health and wellbeing, maximising independence and facilitating health promotion.
Depending on role you will be required to work within a defined geographical area undertaking specific clinical nursing duties to patients in a variety of settings such as their own homes, care homes, other community locations or clinic settings.
SCOPE AND RANGE To work within the scope of the NMC professional code of practice. Moving across the organisation should the need arise, for example, in a pandemic situation.
To work within LSW policies
Promoting and supporting people in their care and treatment to help them manage their own health and wellbeing, maximising independence and facilitating health promotion.
To undertake and to develop all nursing skills and competencies, updating as required for the role to enhance the skill mix of the nursing team, ensuring that the ever-changing health needs of the patients are met
Share knowledge and skills and empower others.
Some services you may require additional training to deliver intravenous medication or additional specialist nursing skills for your role.
The role may require co-ordination of caseloads.
To work collaboratively and maintain key working relationships with managers and service / practice leads.
Provide holistic evidence based , best practice care to patients in accordance with national and organisational approved policies , procedures and individual care plans.
To act as a clinical advisor on health promotions within their areas of expertise and act as a Link Nurse.
To undertake all required training to develop competencies required for the role.
If relevant to role, to be or work towards a nurse prescriber, NMC V150
You may be required to undertake 7 days working, including bank holidays, this is subject to the terms and conditions set out in your contract of employment.
MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibility for People Management
To be responsible in the absence of the Clinical Nurse Specialist , Caseload Holder to manage own workload and delegate nursing care to appropriately skilled staff and ensure that these are supported.
To assume responsibility as delegated by a senior member of staff.
To act as a role model for all staff and students demonstrating specialist clinical skills and high standards of practice and professional conduct.
To share knowledge and information to promote a cohesive team.
To take responsibility for your own personal and professional development, maintain competence, knowledge and skills commensurate with the role.
To assess, teach, support, and supervise colleagues including Pre-registration students and medical students.
To participate in team activities to develop and consolidate a cohesive and supportive team ensuring openness within the team.
To facilitate and participate in the development of team members, monitoring of sickness, line management, appraisals, mandatory training, competencies, clinical supervision and staff performance as directed by the Service Lead.
To participate in the recruitment and selection of new staff.
To participate in coordinator/duty rota as required.
Responsibility for financial and/or physical resources
To exercise a duty of care in relation to the use of the organisations equipment and resources in a cost-effective manner.
To use Livewell Southwest resources responsibly.
To work in collaboration with the budget holder, you may be required to be an authorised signatory for ordering stores, equipment, and stationery.
To ensure that all loans of equipment are monitored and maintained in good working order as per operational policy.
To monitor stock levels and ensure the supply levels are sufficient to meet the demands of the service.
To have a working knowledge of statutory and non-statutory funding and the legislation/guidance that underpins these funding streams, ensuring service users meet the eligibility criteria when advocating for/ utilising services on the service users behalf (e.g. Care Act eligibility, Housing legislation etc)
Responsibility for administration
To maintain accurate records, which are confidential, contemporaneous, legible, and all care given to be documented. These records may be paper or IT based system and must be maintained as specified in the LWSW Policies, the relevant professional body guidelines and Government directives.
To oversee the standard of patients records by audit or peer review and have a regular open discussion with team members.
To complete on time and submit all necessary forms, documentation, including IT data and forward as required by the manager/organisation.
To support in the triage process accepting appropriate referrals directly from other disciplines, patients, carers and members of the public and/or refer to other agencies where appropriate.
To be responsible for organising own time management on a daily basis in line with caseload demands balancing patient needs with the administrative aspect of the role.
To be involved in all aspects of clinical governance including audits and research.
To preserve confidentiality and be aware of GDPR, Access to Health Records and consent to treatment.
Responsibility for people who use our services
Be responsible for contributing to the holistic assessment, planning delivery and evaluation of care to patients within their own homes. Implement, monitor and maintain high standards of care delivery at all times.
To act as a patient advocate as required ensuring individual needs, preferences and choices are delivered by the service.
Support CHC assessment and case management as part of the MDT for people at home where the community nurse is identified as the most appropriate community team member.
To be involved in all steps of a patient's journey from referral to discharge.
To undertake health promotion as requested to all age groups and contribute to planned health promotion activities e.g. NSFs, smoking cessation and long-term conditions. To act as a resource in providing advice and support for patients, relatives, carers, and other agencies.
To have a flexible approach to the working day in order to meet the needs of the patient/service.
To support the monitoring of patient satisfaction and promote appropriate service developments.
To signpost to appropriate services, statutory and voluntary bodies.
To have good communication skills which enable you to effectively communicate with patients, their relatives and carers about sensitive and accurate information about their condition.
To support the prevention of hospital admissions.
To undertake comprehensive risk assessments of all situations associated with the care of patients in order to ensure nurses and the carers safety. This might include the assessment and provision of equipment ensuring it is used safely.
To provide holistic evidence based / best practice care to patients in accordance with National and LWSW approved policies/procedures and individual care plans.
Responsibility for implementation of policy and/or service developments
To be aware of and abide by Livewell Southwest approved policies, patient group directives, standards and quality assurance initiatives.
To support development and review of policies, protocols, clinical guidelines, documentation systems and education materials to direct own and others practice in line with best practice, professional forums, ensuring the clinical practice reflects national and local drivers.
To Preserve confidentiality and be aware of the GDPR, Data Protection Act, Access to Health Records and Consent for Treatment.
To report and record all incidents and near misses relating to health, safety, security, fire, physical violence, aggression, and verbal abuse.
To monitor and maintain the health, safety and security of self, others in the team and patients.
To integrate theory into practice by bringing new knowledge a from training into the practice environment.
Evaluate the impact of these training programmes, for patients and carers, to ensure that they provide the necessary knowledge and skills to gain independence, safely manage changing circumstances and plan for unavoidable progression of conditions.
To act as a change agent, Organisation wide, initiating, facilitating, and supporting change initiatives, across professional boundaries.
Monitor the emergence of new evidence and implement and evaluate research-based recommendations that are expected to improve care.
Person Specification
Knowledge Essential
Team worker and ability to work alone Ability to listen to and communicate with patients and carers in a compassionate and caring manner Presentation skills or teaching to individuals e.g., patients and to small groups for example students Up to date knowledge of current practice within the area specified in job purpose. Understanding of Clinical Supervision and continued professional development.
Desirable
Relevant post registration courses/knowledge base relevant to post. Evidence of up to date mandatory training and completion of competency frameworks. Understanding of Community Nursing service and local issue
Experience Essential
Experience of a variety of healthcare settings Knowledge of recent developments within health and social care. Keeps up to date with evidence - based practice and research related to nursing and health care in the community Ability to operate community equipment Ability to identify and pass on urgent client information to the senior staff
Desirable
Experience of working in field as described in job purpose.
Qualifications Essential
1st Level Nurse Registration (degree or diploma) NMC Registration Willingness to undertake further education around management of longterm conditions. Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
Previous community nursing experience.
Specific Skills Essential
Ability to use initiative and work autonomously. Ability to decision make and problem solve. Good time management and delegation skills. Ability to assess patients and make appropriate referrals and recommendations using evidence-based practice. Strong analytical and judgement skills, with the ability to interpret complex situations and make appropriate decisions. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build
Desirable
Advanced knowledge and competence with specialised skills required in everyday community nursing, such as Tissue Viability Bladder & Bowel End Of Life IV drug administration Diagnostic skills list not exhaustive) Experience of managing a caseload.
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).
Employer details Employer name Livewell Southwest
Address 200 Mount Gould Road
Mount Gould
Plymouth
Devon
PL4 7PY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.livewellsouthwest.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)