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The closing date is 13 January 2026

The post holder will work as part of Hospice at Home Specialist Nursing services, working within one of the Seaton, Axminster, Sidmouth (SAS) areas. The post holder will be responsible for delivering care based on the Integrated Model for Palliative and End of Life Care for All. These services are commissioned and funded by local community charities and hosted and managed by the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, as part of the Community Nursing services.

The teams provide a specialist holistic and patient‑centred palliative‑care service for all patients who are registered with a GP within their locality and diagnosed as palliative, regardless of disease or complexity, guided by the individual needs and wishes of the patient and their family/carer.

This role encompasses the assessment and advisory skills of a Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist, with practical Registered Nurse Hospice at Home skills.

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

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 peoples 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.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

Band 6 Integrated Palliative Care Nurse Specialist.

Are you a dedicated, experienced nurse who always strives to give the highest standard of care to your patients? Do you have a particular interest in palliative care?

We are seeking an experienced and motivated nurse to work as part of this specialist palliative end of life Community service. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a professional, specialist palliative care team, who will work alongside members of the wider multidisciplinary team of health and social care colleagues, both in the community and the acute care sectors.

This model of care integrates the available services within the community into a one‑team approach to provide the best possible care for all patients who are diagnosed by their GP as palliative, regardless of diagnosis or complexity, guided by the individual needs and wishes of the patient and their loved ones. This service will provide continuity of care throughout the patients journey, enabling people to die in their preferred place, which is often their home.

You will need to have experience in caring for palliative care patients and preferably have community nursing experience. You will have opportunities to learn and gain experience through clinical reflective practice and continued professional development.

The successful applicant will have good I.T. skills, be comfortable using digital technology, be of a flexible and adaptable personality, and willing to embrace change.

The post-holder must hold a current driving licence and have access to appropriate transport, as the post involves predominantly working independently, maximising place‑based care.

The Band 6 Integrated Palliative Care Nurse Specialist posts available are part‑time (22.5 to 30.0 hours per week).

We welcome enquiries about this role before or during application process and strongly encourage applicants to visit.

Working Pattern: Monday to Sunday, including weekend and bank holiday working

Interview Date: 27‑01‑2026

For further information please contact: Martine Dack (Community Palliative Care and Dementia Services Nurse Manager), mobile: 07599 233518 martinedack@nhs.net or David Williams (Community Nurse Team Manager; Seaton, Axminster, Sidmouth) on 07813457111 david.williams6@nhs.net.

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.

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

You'll 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

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.

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust