Tissue Viability Specialist Nurse – Part-time Band 6

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Staff discounts

Cycle to work

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Car lease schemes

Job summary

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Tissue Viability Specialist Nurse to provide expert assessment, wound management and pressure ulcer prevention across acute and community settings, working within an MDT to support staff and improve patient care.

The post holder will travel across Trust sites, require a full driving licence, and will contribute to education, audit and service improvement, with opportunities to develop specialist knowledge, leadership

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with clinical expertise in tissue viability.
• Knowledge of wound management, pressure ulcer prevention and skin integrity.
• Experience in education/training or supporting staff is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment and management for complex wounds and skin integrity concerns.
• Support staff with clinical decision-making and best practice across acute and community settings.
• Contribute to audit, data collection, and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Tissue viability

Wound management

Education delivery

Education

NMC registered nurse

Job description

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Tissue Viability Specialist Nurse to provide expert assessment, wound management and pressure ulcer prevention across acute and community settings, working within an MDT to support staff and improve patient care.

The post holder will travel across Trust sites, require a full driving licence, and will contribute to education, audit and service improvement, with opportunities to develop specialist knowledge, leadership