Community Staff Nurse

Royal Devon And Exeter Nhs Foundation Trust; North Tawton; In loco; GBP 27.000 - 37.000; Tempo pieno

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NHS Pension scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Nursery onsite at Exeter

Salary sacrifice options

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The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is welcoming Band 5 nurses to join the Community Nursing Team covering Ilfracombe and Braunton. You will provide evidence-based nursing care in patients' homes, assess conditions, and escalate concerns to optimise quality of life while reducing hospital visits.

You’ll work as part of a dynamic team and also autonomously as needed. We offer robust induction and flexible hours to suit, including a pattern from Monday to Friday 9-5 with

Competenze

• Nurse with Band 5 level registration and current practice standards.
• Good assessment, clinical and communication skills for home-based care.
• Willingness to work in patients' homes and adapt to changing needs.
• Must hold a full driving licence and have a vehicle to cover a large geographical area.
• Flexible hours including weekends and bank holidays; future extended hours possible.

Mansioni

• Deliver evidence-based nursing care to patients in their home environment.
• Assess patient condition, recognise deterioration and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Work effectively as part of the community nursing team and autonomously when required.

Conoscenze

Assessment

Clinical skills

Communication skills

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Role Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 nurse to join our Community Nursing Team in the Ilfracombe and Braunton team.

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.

About the Role

More detail about the role

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 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.

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact: Julie WilliamsAs 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 2, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trustand Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over , staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than , people, cover more than 2, 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.

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Benefits

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 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 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