About this role
Job summary
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
Key responsibilities will include;
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 Networkis 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 description Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.
Person Specification
All applicants should have the following qualifications, registrations, skills and experience: Essential
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 Post-registration experience in wound care/tissue viability Experience managing leg ulcers and compression therapy Ability to travel across sites
Desirable
Doppler ABPI competency (or willingness to complete) Experience in primary care or community setting
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.
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 Primary Care Careers
Address Gt MASSINGHAM SURGERY, STATION Rd
GREAT MASSINGHAM
King's Lynn
NORFOLK
PE32 2JQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)