Tissue Viability Assistant Practitioner

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Coventry
TYPE
Part-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£31,157 / year
CATEGORY
Healthcare
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

clinical assessment wound care dressings venepuncture patient communication IT systems training and education radiotherapy skin care

FULL DESCRIPTION

Tissue Viability Assistant Practitioner

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring a Tissue Viability Assistant Practitioner in Coventry. This part-time, permanent role supports radiotherapy patients with skin care and wound management. Salary: £28,392 – £31,157 per annum. No visa sponsorship available.

Job Summary

To provide support to patients undergoing radiotherapy treatments, ensuring good clinical management of radiation skin reactions. To assist radiographers with the care of radiotherapy patients, assisting with clerical procedures and radiotherapy procedures as required. To provide support and assistance to patients and staff as required in the Arden Radiotherapy department.

Please be advised that sponsorship is not eligible for this post.

Closing date: 19 May 2026. Please apply as soon as possible.

Main Duties

  • Undertake protocol led clinical assessment of skin reactions for patients undergoing Radiotherapy, and devise and implement an appropriate care plan within departments operating hours.
  • Perform routine and complex dressings on patients following [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and Arden Cancer Centre's policies and procedures.
  • Undertake routine observations of patients and other clinical tasks for which the post-holder is appropriately trained and authorised. This will include venepuncture, stitch removal and wound swabs.
  • In combination with the Macmillan Information and Support Radiographers, act as a source of advice with regard to radiotherapy related skin care and wound management.
  • Inform the Radiotherapy team immediately of any unusual skin reactions or any concerns raised by the patient.
  • Effectively communicate information regarding clinical decisions, policy and care pathways to patients/carers and keep appropriate records and documentation.
  • Provide relevant written and verbal information for documents relating to patient progress and liaise with external agencies on clinical matters under the direction of qualified staff.
  • Participate in the induction, training and education of students and other staff in this setting, including the delivery of presentations and practical demonstrations on radiotherapy dressings.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. The Trust is proud to be a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation.

Job Details

  • Date posted: 07 May 2026
  • Pay scheme: Agenda for change, Band 4
  • Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year (pro rata per annum)
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Part-time
  • Reference number: 218-AHP-B4-7973416
  • Job locations: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry CV2 2DX

Employer Details

Employer: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Address: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry CV2 2DX

Website: www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk

Contact

For questions about the job, contact: Michelle Evans, Macmillan Support Therapeutic Radiographer
Email: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Phone: [contact hidden]

Sign up free — access 45,000+ UK sponsor-licensed jobs