The community nurse role is varied as 2 days are never the same. Why not use this ideal opportunity to learn more if community nursing is for you by having a 6 month fixed term or seconded contract with us.
We see patients in their own homes and complete a varied range of tasks like palliative care, wound care, catheter care, PICC and drain care to name a few. It is an opportunity to build those relationships with your patients and to make a difference in their lives.
We have a supportive team and offer great training opportunities which will add to confidence and resilience. This is a lone worker role but within the support of the wider health and social care.
Main duties of the job
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
More detail about the role
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To assess, provide and review Nursing care, advice and information to patients and carers within the home environment, alternative care setting and clinic environment.
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.
To work under the direction of the Nurse Specialist (Community) and the Community Nurse Team Lead using their skills and knowledge as a Registered Nurse.
* Autonomous Lone working
* Remote working without direct supervision
* Supervising, teaching and involvement with the development of peers and other relevant team members, carers and clients
Working Pattern: 09:00 to 17:00 5 days per week. We operate on a 7 day working pattern so weekends are required.
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
This is a fixed term contract until 18/05/2025. 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.
Benefits
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.
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.
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
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Desirable
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Employer details
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
South Molton Community Hospital
Widgery Drive
South Molton
Devon
EX364DP
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