Job overview
Are you passionate about Leg Ulcer Management and Tissue Viability? Then we would like to hear from those who wish to specialise in this exciting field.
The Lower Limb Therapy Service has consistently improved outcomes for patients with ulceration, and we strive to empower patients by delivering holistic treatments that are effective and always tailored to individual needs.
You should demonstrate a proven ability to deliver a high standard of care to patients. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills, the ability to manage and prioritise a caseload, whilst working as a member of the multi disciplinary teams. Applicants needs to be flexible and able to meet the challenges of working in a busy clinic-based setting.
Whilst previous experience is desirable, specialist training will be provided for the right applicants. Therefore a passion for healing patients with lower limb ulceration is absolutely essential. Continued Professional Development is an integral part of the LLTS, and we are a supportive, friendly and welcoming team.
Successful applicants will possess a full UK Driving Licence, and daily access to transport. As the team is peripatetic, this role will be based at various outpatient clinics, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, so flexibility with travelling to clinics will be required.
Main duties of the job
As a Lower Limb Therapy Service Registered Nurse with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, you will be working together as part of a multidisciplinary and professional team to assess care needs, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care. Our staff are committed to providing high standards of individualised care for the people who use our services, whilst maintaining their privacy and dignity at all times.
To provide evidence based specialist leg ulcer assessments and treatments, delivering high quality care, support, advice, and information to patients and carers, ultimately enabling patients to enjoy maximum independence and optimum quality of life.
This position will be based within various Trust Outpatient clinic locations for non-housebound patients, and to offer specialist support/advice to community nursing teams for housebound patients.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Full vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability for the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Person specification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Proven relevant experience in a range of clinical skills including complex and specialist skills
- Relevant I.T. knowledge/experience
- Awareness of safeguarding adults and children
- Awareness of mental capacity act
- Awareness of resource management
- Holistic client assessment using an identified model of care
- Utilising specialist knowledge across a wide range of work procedures and practices underpinned by theoretical knowledge
Desirable
- Awareness of the NHS plan and current initiatives
- Clinical knowledge of the management of leg ulceration patients
- Application of compression therapy Health and Safety awareness
- Equality and diversity awareness
- Understands clinical governance
- Awareness of local and government agendas
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse Level 1 or Health and Care Professions Council Registered Podiatrist
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Tissue Viability training and/or qualification
- Leg Ulcer Management experience or qualification
- Vascular Nursing experience
- Non-Medical Prescriber V150 or V300
- Mentorship qualification
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This advert is for Registered Nurse/Podiatrist - Lower Limb Therapy Service with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust in Torquay, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Podiatrist role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 26 Jul 2026.
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