Lead Nurse - Tissue Viability
LocationLondon, England, United Kingdom
Posted At3/15/2026
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Description
Job Summary
The Tissue Viability Lead provides expert clinical leadership for all aspects of tissue viability and pressure ulcer prevention across Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. The role ensures high-quality, evidence-based care through strategic planning, service development, education, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Main duties of the job
For further information, please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
About Us
We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.
Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon - covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.
Details
Date posted
12 March 2026
Pay scheme
The Tissue Viability Lead provides expert clinical leadership for all aspects of tissue viability and pressure ulcer prevention across Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. The role ensures high-quality, evidence-based care through strategic planning, service development, education, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Main duties of the job
For further information, please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
About Us
We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.
Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon - covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.
Details
Date posted
12 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum plus high cost allowance
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
326-7857400-FF
Job locations
East Surrey Hospital
Redhill
RH1 5RH
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the role please read the attached job description and person specification.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the role please read the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum plus high cost allowance
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
326-7857400-FF
Job locations
East Surrey Hospital
Redhill
RH1 5RH
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the role please read the attached job description and person specification.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the role please read the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications
- Current healthcare professional registration e.g. NMC or AHP
- Educated to master's Level or equivalent experience
- Experience of managing tissue viability concerns in both acute and community settings.
- Experience of developing and delivery of training/education to all staff groups
- Recent clinical experience within an acute setting within the last 2 years
- Nurse Independent / Supplementary prescriber
- Experience of multi-agency working
Essential
- Current healthcare professional registration e.g. NMC or AHP
- Educated to master's Level or equivalent experience
- Experience of managing tissue viability concerns in both acute and community settings.
- Experience of developing and delivery of training/education to all staff groups
- Recent clinical experience within an acute setting within the last 2 years
Desirable
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).
Additional information
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
Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
East Surrey Hospital
Redhill
RH1 5RH
Employer's website
https://surreyandsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
East Surrey Hospital
Redhill
RH1 5RH
Employer's website
https://surreyandsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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- Nurse Independent / Supplementary prescriber
- Experience of multi-agency working
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).
Additional information
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
Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
East Surrey Hospital
Redhill
RH1 5RH
Employer's website
https://surreyandsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
East Surrey Hospital
Redhill
RH1 5RH
Employer's website
https://surreyandsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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