Specialist Nurse (Community - Okehampton)
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Work clinically to offer expert direction and day to day leadership to a team of community nurses. Carry their own patient caseload. Provide assessment and nursing care, advice and information to patients and carers within the home environment or alternative care setting.
Aim to, wherever possible, maintain patients in their own preferred place of care enabling them to maximise their independence and optimise their quality of life.
Main duties of the job
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.
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated registered nurse with at least 2 years of Community experience to join the team working in the Okehampton area. The successful candidate will also possess the SPQ in District Nursing qualification (or be willing to undertake this via the apprenticeship route). The post holder will manage a caseload with a key responsibility of maintaining patients in their own preferred place of care enabling them to maximise their independence and optimise their quality of life, as well as helping to facilitate timely discharge from hospital, including those patients at End of Life.
Working Pattern: At present 8.30-4.30, Mon-Fri, working one weekend in 4
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
For further information please contact: Jenny Lee CNTM, 07860 827262 or e-mail jenny.lee2@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.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
Person Specification
General Requirements
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
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Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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