Tissue Viability Lead Nurse

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Wonford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a leader for their tissue viability services to drive clinical and patient care improvements. The ideal candidate will provide expert leadership, manage clinical practice, and promote an inclusive environment for all patients and staff. Key responsibilities include advising on compliance, contributing to quality agendas, and representing the trust at various forums. This role offers flexible working options, generous annual leave, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Funding for a care certificate or degree

Flexible working schemes

27–33 days paid annual leave

Comprehensive occupational health services

Staff discounts on shopping and leisure

Cycle‑to‑work scheme

Responsibilities

• Provide expert leadership and advice for the TV Service across the Trust.
• Lead clinical practice improvements in tissue viability and patient services.
• Develop best practices based on research to enhance patient experiences.
• Act as the professional lead and manage the TV Clinical Matron.
• Advise on compliance with statutory guidance and best practice.
• Contribute to quality improvement programs.
• Promote dignity and respect for all patients and families.
• Represent the Trust at various forums.

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert leadership, workforce development, and advice for the TV Service across the Trust.
• Lead and challenge clinical practice, driving improvements in patient services and quality for tissue viability.
• Develop and implement best practice and research evidence to support nursing and enhance patient/carer experience.
• Act as the professional lead for the Trust TV service and line‑manage the TV Clinical Matron.
• Advise senior Trust leaders on compliance with statutory guidance and best practice for tissue viability.
• Contribute to the corporate nursing agenda and quality improvement work programme.
• Promote a culture of dignity, respect and empowerment for all patients and their families.
• Represent the Trust at local, regional and national forums as required.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours, Monday‑Friday. Trust‑wide role across North and East Devon RDUH services, can be based at either site.

Interview Date: Friday 6th February 2026. For further information please contact Mel Burden, Consultant Nurse, 01392 402355.

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. 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 the vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The 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.

Benefits

• Funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications.
• Days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements.
• Support for a healthy work‑life balance through flexible working schemes and family‑friendly policies.
• 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays) for starters, rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
• Access to comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, on‑site wellbeing activities and groups.
• Extensive staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options.
• Technology and home appliance purchase discounts.
• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options and the NHS Pension scheme.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.