Tissue Viability Specialist Nurse

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The closing date is 30 January 2026

Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Registered Nurse to join the Tissue Viability Service at Milton Keynes University Hospital. We are seeking a dynamic, clinically skilled nurse with a passion for skin integrity, pressure ulcer prevention, and wound care management.

You will work both autonomously and as part of a small, specialist team to support delivery of outstanding, evidence-based tissue viability care across the Trust. The role involves direct clinical leadership, advanced wound assessment, training, quality improvement, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

This reflects the responsibilities expected of Band 7 Tissue Viability roles nationally.

• Provide expert assessment and management of complex wounds and compromised skin integrity.
• Lead on pressure ulcer prevention, skin integrity improvement initiatives, and harm‑free care priorities.
• Offer specialist advice to medical, nursing, and allied health professionals regarding wound care, continence considerations, and skin protection strategies.
• Develop, implement, and review clinical guidelines, policies, and pathways related to tissue viability, aligned with national standards.

Interview 13 February 2026

'This team always knows what their work responsibilities are, scoring 93%. NHS Survey, 2024'

Independently deliver high‐quality, evidence‐based care in alignment with established nursing standards, procedures, and policies.

Provide expert clinical leadership and training to clinical staff across MKUH in all aspects of tissue viability care. Assess current treatment approaches, optimise resource use, enhance clinical outcomes, and monitor cost‑effectiveness within the specialist area of tissue viability.

Lead the development of specialist policies, clinical guidelines, and care procedures to support and advance tissue viability service provision.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external partners to improve quality, health outcomes and service delivery across organisational boundaries. Offer specialist advice and support to medical and nursing staff regarding the care of patients with compromised skin integrity or those at risk.

Provide guidance on continence assessment and management, including the appropriate selection and use of incontinence products.

Facilitate the planning and delivery of tailored care packages for patients with or at risk of skin integrity issues.

Deliver specialist education and training on tissue viability to staff at all levels and across disciplines.

Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting‑edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.

As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.

We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state‑of‑the‑art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.

Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards – a new ward block featuring two 24‑bed wards – and the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.

Lead the ongoing development of the Tissue Viability Service in alignment with MKUH’s strategic priorities.

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