Wound Care Specialist

3 weeks ago


Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job Overview

The Wound Care Specialist will play a crucial role in reducing pressure ulcer incident rates and improving patient experience with wound care at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.

This position requires an experienced Acute Nurse to deliver high-quality wound management and pressure ulcer prevention services, working closely with the Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of evidence-based practice and be able to provide expert guidance on wound assessment, planning, and care delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive assessments of patients' nursing needs, plan, implement, and evaluate care delivery according to changing healthcare needs.
  • Deliver specialist clinical care, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of complex wounds.
  • Manage and evaluate treatment and/or care for patients with complex wounds, supported by the Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist.
  • Develop and provide training across UHSussex on wound management and pressure ulcer prevention.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Acute nursing experience, preferably in wound care or tissue viability.
  • Evidence of mentorship and professional development.
  • Link nurse/CPD experience.

Employment Details

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (UHSussex) offers a competitive salary range of £40,000-£60,000 per annum, depending on experience. The trust is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment.


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