Community Nurse - 12-Month Fixed Term, Flexible Hours

Royal Devon; Ilfracombe; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Staff discounts

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Ilfracombe and Braunton is seeking a Band 5 nurse for a 12-month fixed-term contract within the Community Nursing Team. The role involves delivering evidence-based nursing care in patients’ homes, carrying out assessments, recognising deterioration and escalating concerns to optimise quality of life.

The post offers a Monday-Friday 9am-5pm pattern with occasional weekends (about 1 in 4) and 22.5 hours per week, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Registered nurse (Band 5) with NMC registration.
• Good assessment, clinical and communication skills for home care.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based nursing care in patients' homes.
• Assess patients, recognise deterioration and escalate concerns.
• Provide high standard of care with professional communication.
• Work collaboratively within the team and autonomously.

Job description

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Ilfracombe and Braunton is seeking a Band 5 nurse for a 12-month fixed-term contract within the Community Nursing Team. The role involves delivering evidence-based nursing care in patients’ homes, carrying out assessments, recognising deterioration and escalating concerns to optimise quality of life.

The post offers a Monday-Friday 9am-5pm pattern with occasional weekends (about 1 in 4) and 22.5 hours per week, with opportunities for