Job 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.
Main duties of the job
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.
Job responsibilities
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.
Benefits
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.
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.
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