Community Staff Nurse

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Ilfracombe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Health Service Discounts

NHS Pension

Cycle to work

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking motivated nurses to provide evidence-based care in patients’ homes. You will assess, monitor, and respond to clinical needs, ensuring high-quality outcomes while maintaining professional communication with patients and families.

Applicants should be well organised, able to work as part of a team, and capable of autonomous decision-making. A full driving licence with a suitable vehicle is required to cover a broad geographic area.

Qualifications

• Good assessment, clinical and communication skills to deliver evidence-based nursing care in patients' homes.
• Must hold a full driving licence with a vehicle suitable to cover a large geographical area.
• Able to work as part of a team and autonomously.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Autonomous working

Job description

We are seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic individuals to join our dynamic and proactive team. Applicants will require good assessment, clinical and communication skills in order to deliver evidence-based nursing care to patients within their home environment, recognising when a patient is deteriorating and intervene and elevate concerns appropriately to optimise quality of life and reduce the risk of unnecessary hospital attendance. The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the ability to provide a high standard of care and have good communication skills. Applicants must be well organised with a professional and approachable manner. They must be prepared to work as part of a team and autonomously.

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.

We provide a robust induction period and would help and support you to gain all the necessary skills for this role. There are various hours to suit. General working pattern would be Monday-Friday 9-5 though the trust are working towards providing an 8am-8pm service. This would not mean that you have to work a 12 hour shift but it is possible in the future if this is your preference. You would also work approximately 1 weekend in 4 and some bank holidays. The hours can be negotiable for the right candidate to meet the needs of the service. You must hold a full driving licence and have vehicle suitable to cover a large geographical area to apply for this post. Working Pattern: Variable as per advert wording but can be discussed at interview.,

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:

• 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 would love to hear from you.