Nurse Associate (Community)

Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Exeter seeks a Nurse Associate to deliver clinical care in home and clinic settings. The ideal candidate will provide holistic care and support patients' independence, with a full driving licence required. The role offers flexibility and various employment benefits aimed at enhancing work-life balance.

Benefits

Annual leave plus bank holidays

Occupational health services

Funding for training and qualifications

NHS Pension

Discounts including nursery on site

Qualifications

• Experience in community care is desirable but not essential; full training will be provided.
• Full driving licence and access to a car with business insurance to undertake the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care to patients in home and clinic settings.
• Deliver holistic care and information to patients and carers.
• Work with the team to prevent hospital admissions where possible.

Skills

Experience in community care

Full driving licence

Job description

Overview

Role Summary: As a Nurse Associate you will be responsible for working clinically to deliver care to patients in their own homes and in a clinic environment. You will provide holistic care, advice and information to patients and carers within the home environment or other appropriate care settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care to patients in home and clinic settings.
• Deliver holistic care and information to patients and carers.
• Work with the team to prevent hospital admissions where possible and facilitate discharge for patients to be cared for at home.
• Strive to support high quality patient care that maximises independence and quality of life in the most appropriate environment.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Experience in community care is desirable but not essential; full training will be provided and you will be supported to develop in the role.
• Full driving licence and access to a car with business insurance to undertake the role.
• Lone working is expected after a period of induction with ongoing support from experienced nursing staff.

Working Arrangements

Working hours per week: 7 days per week. Interview Date: To Be Confirmed.

Contact for More Information

For further information please contact: Melinda Stagg, Nurse Team Manager.

About Us / Equal Opportunities

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 encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures and abilities. We recognise the advantages of 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 Trust was established in April 2, bringing together the expertise of the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. The Trust covers Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon with a workforce of over a large number of staff, and provides a range of services across Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver emergency, specialist and general medical services and offer a wide range of health and social care services across various settings, including in people’s own homes.

Benefits

We support a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and family-friendly policies. Benefits can include:

• Annual leave (days per year) plus bank holidays, with progression over time.
• Occupational health services, counselling, wellbeing activities.
• Funding for training, CPD, or leadership qualifications; study leave or placements.
• Salary sacrifice options, cycle to work scheme, and NHS Pension.
• Discounts and other benefits including nursery on site, car lease schemes, and more.