Community Nurse

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Car lease schemes

Blue Light Card discounts

Nursery onsite

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Bideford is seeking a Band 5 Community Nurse to join our experienced Community Nursing team on a fixed-term basis until 25 April 2027. You will provide high-quality, person-centred nursing care to patients in their own homes, clinics and community settings.

You will assess needs, plan and deliver nursing interventions, and provide information and support to patients, families and carers.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with professional judgement.
• Confident to work autonomously and lone-working.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients in their homes, clinics and community settings.
• Assess needs, plan and deliver nursing interventions, and provide advice to patients and carers.
• Support patients to remain in their preferred place of care, promoting independence.
• Supervise and support peers, students and other team members as needed.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Autonomous work

Compassionate

Communication skills

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Community Nursing team in Bideford for a Band 5 Nurse to join our experienced Community Nursing team for a fixed term until 25/04/27. Various Hours Considered. As a Band 5 Community Nurse, you will have the opportunity to provide high-quality, person-centred nursing care to patients within their own homes, clinics and other community care settings. You will assess individual needs, plan and deliver appropriate nursing interventions, and provide advice, information and support to patients, families and carers. A key focus of the role is supporting people to remain in their preferred place of care wherever possible, promoting independence and helping patients to achieve the best possible quality of life.About the Role For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role Please ensure that you have a full driving licence if applying for this position. Working under the direction of the Nurse Specialist (Community) and Community Nurse Team Lead, you will use your skills, knowledge and professional judgement as a Registered Nurse to manage a varied caseload and respond to changing patient needs.

Community nursing requires confidence and autonomy. You will need to be comfortable working independently and remotely without direct supervision, while also being an enthusiastic and supportive member of the wider multidisciplinary team. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. You will build positive relationships with patients, carers and colleagues, adapting your communication to meet differing needs and levels of understanding. As a Band 5 nurse, you will also play an important role in supporting the development of others. This will include supervising, teaching and supporting peers, students and other relevant team members, as well as providing education and guidance to patients and carers. We are looking for a compassionate, motivated and adaptable Registered Nurse who enjoys working autonomously, values teamwork and is committed to delivering excellent care within the community. What you'll bring

What you'll bring

• Registered Nurse skills, knowledge and professional judgement
• Confidence to work autonomously and undertake lone work
• A compassionate and person-centred approach
• Excellent …

Working Pattern

Working Pattern: 9-5 including weekends, Various Hours Considered.

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., 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.

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:

Benefits

• 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