Tissue Viability Assistant Practitioner / Nursing Associate in Barnstaple

The Tissue Viability (TV) Service provides specialist clinical expertise in the assessment and care planning of patients with complex wounds, staff education, policy development, and guidance on pressure ulcer prevention. The service also delivers care to external organisations, including Care Homes, Children and Family Health Devon, Devon Partnership Trust (DPT), and GP practices.

We are seeking an Assistant Practitioner / Nursing Associate to support the North Tissue Viability nursing team. The post holder will undertake delegated aspects of tissue viability care for which they have been trained and assessed as competent. The role involves supporting specialist wound care delivery across acute, community, and external settings, contributing to pressure ulcer prevention, and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. The post holder will work at all times under the guidance and supervision of a registered practitioner. Comprehensive training and ongoing support will be provided.

Working Pattern: 37.5 Hours per week. 8-4 Monday - Friday

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact:

• Joanne Towill Tissue Viability Clinical Nurse Specialist on 01392 402846 / joanne.towill@nhs.net
• Jane Oakey Tissue Viability Clinical Nurse Specialist on 01271 349160 / janeoakey@nhs.net

This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees, therefore Bank workers are currently not eligible to apply for this vacancy.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us: Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities. It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

Salary is not the only financial benefit: You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme.

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.