Tissue Viability Lead
1 day ago
Dudley
Job overviewWe are seeking an experienced and motivated Tissue Viability Lead to provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for the Tissue Viability Service. This is an excellent opportunity for an expert practitioner in complex wound management and pressure ulcer prevention to lead high quality, evidence based care across the organisation.The post holder will act as the specialist lead for tissue viability, promoting best practice in wound care, lower limb management, and skin integrity. You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to reduce harm, improve patient outcomes, and ensure compliance with national standards and quality frameworks.As a senior clinical leader, you will provide expert advice and education, oversee incident reviews and root cause analyses, and drive quality improvement initiatives. The role also includes responsibility for policy development, audit, governance, workforce development, and contributing to strategic service planning.The successful candidate will demonstrate advanced clinical expertise, strong leadership skills, and experience managing change within complex healthcare settings. Excellent communication, the ability to influence at senior level, and a proven track record in service improvement and clinical governance are essential.Main duties of the job----------------------------------------- Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Tissue Viability Service across the organisation.- Act as the clinical expert for complex wound management, pressure ulcer prevention, lower limb care, and skin integrity.- Lead the development, implementation, and review of policies, guidelines, and care pathways in line with national standards and evidence-based practice.- Drive quality improvement initiatives to reduce avoidable harm, including prevention and harm reduction programmes.- Lead and contribute to investigations, root cause analyses, and learning reviews relating to tissue viability incidents.- Provide specialist advice and consultancy to multidisciplinary teams across acute and community settings.- Oversee audit, benchmarking, and data analysis to monitor performance and improve patient outcomes.- Lead education, training, and competency development for clinical staff.- Manage and develop the Tissue Viability Team, ensuring effective workforce planning and professional development.- Collaborate with senior leaders, safeguarding and quality teams, and external partners to maintain high standards and regulatory compliance.- Contribute to business planning, service transformation, and innovation in wound care.- Ensure effective resource management, including formulary oversight and cost-effective product selection.Working for our organisationAt the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values. Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesPlease review the TV lead JD&PS.The Tissue Viability Lead will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Tissue Viability Service, acting as the clinical expert in complex wound management, pressure ulcer prevention, and skin integrity. The role involves leading policy development, audit, and quality improvement initiatives to reduce avoidable harm and improve patient outcomes. You will oversee incident investigations, provide specialist advice to multidisciplinary teams, and deliver education and competency programmes for staff. Responsibilities include managing and developing the Tissue Viability Team, supporting governance and compliance, contributing to service transformation, and ensuring effective, cost-efficient use of resources across the organisation.Person specificationTissue Viability ExperienceEssential criteria- More than 2 years TV lead experience at band 7 or aboveDesirable criteria- Qualification in Tissue ViabilityLeadership ExperienceEssential criteria- More than 2 year experience at band 7 or aboveDesirable criteria- Qualification in LeadershipQuality ImprovementEssential criteria- Lead on quality improvement initiativesDesirable criteria- Been part of a quality improvement projectUsing AI for jobs applications:Whilst we encourage the use of technology to help manage time and support innovation. However, it is your responsibility to ensure your application is personalised and clearly reflects your own skills and experiences. 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