Main area Wound Healing Service Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 33 hours per week (Week 1: 4 × 7.5-hour shifts = 30 hours Week 2: 4 × 7.5-hour shifts plus 1 × 6-hour shift = 36 hours) Job ref 218-NM-B6-8421297
Site Willenhall Primary Care Centre Town Coventry Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 23/11/2026 23:59 Interview date 08/12/2026
Job overview
Would you like to be part of a dedicated team focused on improving care and treatment outcomes for patients with complex wound needs, while continuing to develop your specialist skills in wound care?
We currently have exciting opportunities within our Wound Healing Service, a specialist team supporting patients with Hard to Heal wounds. We work collaboratively with patients to set realistic goals based on their individual healing potential.
What We Offer:
- Delivery of advanced wound healing treatments in patients’ homes, residential/nursing homes, and clinic settings.
- A varied role working alongside Practice Nurses, Community Nurses, and Nursing Homes, sharing wound care expertise across the community.
- A supportive, evidence-based environment focused on clinical excellence and patient-centred care.
Role Overview:
- Provide advanced wound healing interventions in a range of settings.
- Actively contribute to the Wound Healing Service as an engaged team member.
- Deliver effective, evidence-based wound care and advice to patients attending the service.
Working pattern: 33hours
Week 1: 4 × 7.5-hour shifts = 30 hours
Week 2: 4 × 7.5-hour shifts plus 1 × 6-hour shift = 36 hours
Key Dates:
- Interview Date: 08 December 2026
Main duties of the job
- Provide clinical day-to-day management of the Wound Healing Service, including assessment of care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of individualised care plans.
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care to all patients under the Wound Healing Service.
- Offer ongoing supervision, support, and professional development to staff within the service.
- Collaborate with other services, organisations, and agencies involved in wound management to ensure integrated care.
- Report patient outcomes and service updates to the Clinical Nurse Specialist – Wound Care.
- Work within multidisciplinary and integrated teams to promote best practices in tissue viability.
- Actively encourage patient involvement in their wound care journey and support the Clinical Nurse Specialist in ensuring the service remains responsive to patient needs.
- Use all forms of electronic communication effectively to support service delivery and documentation
- Access to a vehicle and a full UK driving licence are essential for this role. (Please note: international driving licence is not accepted.)
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As a Wound Care Sister within the Wound Healing Service, you will:
- Deliver advanced wound healing interventions across clinic, community, and residential settings, tailored to patient needs.
- Take responsibility for the day-to-day clinical management of the service, including holistic assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Ensure the highest standards of... (full content continues)
Physical & Emotional Demands
- Requires highly developed physical skills for dressing application, manual handling, and working in confined spaces.
- Must manage emotional situations, such as end-of-life wound care or non-healing wounds.
- Daily use of VDUs and electronic systems for patient records and communication
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Qualifications
- First Level Nurse Relevant qualification / training / experience in Tissue Viability/Wound Care Full valid UK driving license Study at level 6 (degree/ diploma)
Experience
- Experience in the management of wounds Experience in teaching professionals in groups or on a one to one basis Ability to work autonomously through knowledge and understanding of research
- Experience of community nursing
Knowledge
- Understanding of local national initiatives within the Tissue Vi
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