Introduction
Are you an experienced nurse with a background of wound care looking for a new opportunity to be part of a evolving Tissue Viability Team?
Responsibilities
- Then we would like to hear from you, join us at Colchester Hospital/North Essex Community where you will provide evidence based specialist advice for patients with complex wounds including Pressure Ulcer care and management.
- You will actively contribute towards training and education, Pressure ulcer validation and supporting the wider MDT.
- To assist the Tissue Viability Service Leads in providing evidence based TV services across ESNEFT as part of a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.
- This will include the education of clinical staff, making effective use of resources and the promotion of zero tolerance to the occurrence of pressure ulcers. The post holder will contribute to the provision of a Harm Free Care service across the Trust and the promotion of safer care within the Harm Free specialities.
- You will act as a skilled and knowledgeable resource in Tissue Viability and work autonomously within agreed competencies and seek collaborative relationships with others across the professional boundaries.
- To ensure that the patient safety agenda informs the management and development of the service including the review of pressure damage which occurs whilst in the care of the Trust when such events occur.
Benefits
- Generous pension scheme.
- Unsocial hours payments (where applicable).
- 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata).
- Access to a range of NHS discounts.
- Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offering a variety of services.
- Wide range of training and development opportunities.
- Flexible working options.
About ESNEFT
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff.
How to Apply
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For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
Advert closes on Sunday 17 May 2026.
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