Registered Nurse

NHS Jobs; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Care staff discounts

Cycle to work

27 days annual leave

NHS Pension scheme

Job summary

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Exeter is seeking Band 5 Registered Nurses to join the Health Care for Older People team. Positions include permanent and fixed-term contracts across Kenn, Bovey, Ashburn and Capener Wards, with a focus on caring for frail older people, including those living with dementia.

Expect 37.5 hour weeks with 11.5 hour shifts, some day and night rotation. Interviews are to be confirmed.

Qualifications

• Experience with patients living with dementia is beneficial.
• Experience in acute medicine and end of life care would be valuable.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to frail older people, including patients with dementia.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team with good communication.
• Be flexible with hours and be open to part-time requests.

Job description

This vacancy is for a Band 5 Registered Nursing position specializing in Health Care for Older People. There are permanent and fixed term positions available across the Health Care for Older People Department. We are looking for someone who is passionate about providing care to frail older people. Many of our patients have a dementia or delirium so experience with patients living with dementia would be a benefit. Experience and skills in both acute medicine and end of life care would also be valuable. The wards have a strong multidisciplinary team and the candidates should have good communication skills to work in the team. We currently have a mixture of vacancies and are looking to recruit registered Nurses across Health Care for Older People and currently have vacancies on Kenn, Bovey, Ashburn and Capener Wards. The vacancies are predominantly for fixed term to cover temporary leave of 6 to 12 months as well as permanent roles. The positions, hours and contractual terms will be discussed at interview or beforehand on contacting the Clinical Nurse managers. The ability to be flexible will also give the candidates the ability to request parttime hours if required.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours, 11.5 hour shifts, mainly 07:30-20:00 as well as 19:30-08:00. The candidates will need to work long shifts 11.5 hours per day and would be expected to work day shifts with some rotation to nights.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Ana Pinto, Clinical Nurse Manager on [e-mail], Sebolelo Tamao, Clinical Nurse Manager on [e-mail], Chivie Gorosin, Clinical Nurse Manager on [e-mail], Nicky Green, Clinical Matron, [e-mail]. Please note some of these vacancies are fixed term contracts for either 6 or 12 months. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity. 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.

Benefits

• 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
• health and wellbeing support: access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups
• 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays
• access to 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

Salary is not the only financial benefit. These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.