Tissue Viability Lead Nurse

Tissue Viability Lead Nurse

The closing date is 23 January 2026

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 role is available from the 1st April 2026.

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.

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.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

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

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 on

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.

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.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops…