Tissue Viability Lead Nurse

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Tissue Viability Lead Nurse

The closing date is 09 November 2025

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Tissue Viability (TV) Lead Nurse (Band 8b) to provide expert leadership and strategic direction for the TV Service across Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. This trust-wide, full-time post will drive improvements in patient care, lead service development and ensure best practice in TV. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leaders, manage the TV team and champion high standards of care, education and innovation. The post is available to start from 1st April 2026.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

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 peoples 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's never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you'll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

About the Role

Are you an experienced nurse leader with a passion for Tissue Viability (TV) and service improvement? We are seeking a dynamic and visionary TV Lead Nurse to join our Clinical Specialist Services Care Group. This is a trust wide, full time post, offering the opportunity to shape and lead the TV Service across the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The post is available to start from 1st April 2026.

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 TV.
• 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 TV.
• 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.

About You

• Registered Nurse with current and relevant NMC registration.
• MSc in Nursing or a health related field, or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Extensive experience at a senior nurse level within TV, including clinical and management experience.
• Proven ability to lead teams, influence at a senior level and drive service improvements.
• Strong communication, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Experience in policy development, service change and clinical governance.
• Commitment to professional development and evidence based practice.
• Ability to travel across Trust sites as required.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours

Interview Date: 28th November 2025.

For further information please contact: Mel Burden, Consultant Nurse and Joint Director of Infection Prevention and Control. .

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.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

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're 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'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll 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'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification General Requirements

See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust