Job Responsibilities:
1. To assess, provide and review Nursing care, advice and information to patients and carers within the home environment or alternative care setting.
2. 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.
3. To work under the direction of the Nurse Specialist (Community) and the Community Nurse Team Manager, using their skills and knowledge as a Registered Nurse.
4. Maybe expected to hold a designated caseload and deputise in the absence of the Nurse Specialist (Community).
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.
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.
Working Pattern: Monday - Sunday 08:30-16:30.
Interview Date: Thursday 24 October 2024
Pay: The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2024-5 rates, inclusive of a 5.5% pay award implemented from October 2024.
For further information please contact: Louise Hemmens, Community Nurse Team Manager on 07812608764 or louisehemmens@nhs.net.
Benefits:
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. You'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
Person Specification:
Essential:
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Desirable:
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Employer Details:
Employer Name: Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Marlpits Lane, Honiton, Devon, EX14 2DE
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