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NHS Jobs; Sidmouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS Pension

Occupational health services

Cycle to work

Staff discounts

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust seeks an experienced Clinical Lead for the Sidmouth Hospice at Home Nursing team. You will provide expert clinical leadership, model professional excellence, and oversee the delivery of safe, high-quality end-of-life care in the Sid Valley community.

You will balance direct clinical support with operational duties, including staff development and governance, to ensure sustainable and compassionate patient care around the clock.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical leadership for the Hospice at Home Team and ensure delivery of safe, high-quality end-of-life care.
• Lead on clinical standards, workforce development and professional practice.
• Support the education of pre- and post-registration learners.
• Contribute to service improvement projects and innovation as delegated by Nursing Leads and Senior Operational Managers.
• Oversee safer staffing, rostering, line management and governance within the team.

Job description

Sidmouth Hospice at Home Nursing Clinical Lead

The Clinical Lead position for the Hospice at Home Team is a rare, exciting and fulfilling opportunity. The Clinical Lead provides expert clinical leadership for the team and service, practicing and role modelling professional excellence, and operational oversight to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centred end-of-life care within the Sid Valley community. Working as part of a neighbourhood and multidisciplinary team approach, the post holder supports and work alongside our health and social care colleagues in the community and acute sectors for people to receive care in their preferred place of residence, maximising independence and quality of life, and quality end-of-life care and support. The service provides specialist palliative care 7 days a week, 365 days a year, with shifts covering 08:00-16:00, 10:00-18:00 and 12:00-20:00. After 20:00 hrs, Sidmouth Hospice at Home Nurse Specialists are part of the on-call service, and respond to our patients who need specialist end-of-life care and carer support, and avoiding unnecessary and unwanted hospital admissions. As the Clinical Lead Specialist, you will be required to work in core hours, Monday to Friday, to provide Specialist Clinical Leadership, and non-medical prescribing forthe team and patients. Since its beginning in January 2021, the service has enabled 95% of our patients to be cared for by their families at home as their preferred place of death. The role combines advanced clinical practice with leadership responsibilities, spending approximately 80% of time providing direct clinical support through patient contact, complex case management, triage, clinical supervision, and audit activity, and crucially, non-medical prescribing. The remaining 20% is focused on operational and managerial duties, including safer staffing, rostering, line management, service development, and quality improvement. As a visible and accessible clinical leader, the post holder will act as a key point of contact for complex clinical decision-making, escalation management, and professional support to the wider team. Responsibilities include undertaking holistic assessments, care planning, prescribing within scope of practice, coordinating interventions, and evaluating outcomes to ensure the highest standards of care. The post holder will lead on clinical standards and workforce development within the Hospice at Home Team, fostering a culture of continuous learning, professional development, and evidence-based practice. They will support the education of pre- and post-registration learners, contribute to multidisciplinary working, and play an active role in service improvement projects and innovation as delegated by Nursing Leads and Senior Operational Managers. Through effective leadership, collaboration, and communication, the post holder will ensure the Hospice at Home Service delivers its core objectives within allocated resources while promoting excellence in patient care, staff wellbeing, and service performance.

Working Pattern

37.5 hours

Interview Date

26th November 2026

Further Contact

For further information please contact: Martine Dack Community Palliative Care and Dementia Services Operational Manager on 07599 233518 [e-mail]

About the Employer

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.

Employer Details

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.

Benefits

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'll help you get there. 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're 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'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit.

• Funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications.
• Days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills.
• 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
• Access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
• 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.
• 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