Role Summary
Do you really want to make a difference?
Are you an experienced Clinician with a passion for leg ulcer management and have the skills required to join our Lower Limb Therapy and Well Leg Service?
We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Practitioner Band 4 to join our developing Lower Limb Therapy Service Team.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
The role of the Assistant Practitioner will be to support the Lower Limb Therapy Practitioners by undertaking delegated aspects of their role for which they will have been trained and deemed competent. The Assistant Practitioner on completion of training always continues to act under the guidance of a Registered Practitioner.
The post holder will require excellent communication skills as well as the ability to work flexibly across a variety of clinic settings in Exeter, Mid and East Devon.
The post holder will be responsible for:
- Supporting the Registered Nurses in providing comprehensive wound assessment, prevention and treatment skills around care of leg ulcers
- Working closely with the Nurse Specialists (LLTS) and Advanced Nurse Specialist (LLTS), and other members of the Community Services Division to deliver safe, effective care across Exeter, Mid and East Devon populations.
- Supporting the Nurse specialists and Advance Nurse Specialist in undertaking research activities and clinical audits in Community Lower Limb Therapy and well Leg service team.
If you are excited by this potential opportunity then we would like to hear from you.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday.
Interview Date: Wednesday 8th January 2025.
For further information please contact: Karen Hetherington, Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist on Karenhetherington1@nhs.net
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.
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.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
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.
Benefits
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.
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 will help you get there.
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.
