Registered Nurse

Royal Devon; Ilfracombe; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Staff discounts

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Ilfracombe and Braunton is seeking a Band 5 nurse for a 12-month fixed-term contract within the Community Nursing Team. The role involves delivering evidence-based nursing care in patients’ homes, carrying out assessments, recognising deterioration and escalating concerns to optimise quality of life.

The post offers a Monday-Friday 9am-5pm pattern with occasional weekends (about 1 in 4) and 22.5 hours per week, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Registered nurse (Band 5) with NMC registration.
• Good assessment, clinical and communication skills for home care.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based nursing care in patients' homes.
• Assess patients, recognise deterioration and escalate concerns.
• Provide high standard of care with professional communication.
• Work collaboratively within the team and autonomously.

Job description

There is a 12 month fixed term contract opportunity in the Ilfracombe and Braunton community nursing team. Have you always thought you would like to try community nursing? Now is your opportunity to try it.

About the Role

More detail about the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 nurse to join our Community Nursing Team in Ilfracombe and Braunton for a 12-month fixed term contract.

We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual 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, recognise 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 candidate 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.

General working pattern would be Monday-Friday 9am-5pm with approximately 1 weekend on in 4, there is flexibility with the working times for the right candidate.

Working Pattern:The post is 22.5 hours per week.

This is a fixed term contract until 29/11/2027. 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 andNorthern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

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.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

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.

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

• Salary Band 5: £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata
• Frequency Annual
• Vacancy Reference 185-122514-14635
• Contract Type Fixed Term
• Closing Date 12 November, 2026
• Job Category Nursing
• Staff Group Nursing & Midwifery Registered