Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
This role will be providing unplanned nursing care for patients across East Exeter and Mid Devon out of hours.
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
Are you passionate about providing high quality nursing care to people in their own homes, supporting them to remain in their preferred place of care; preventing unplanned admissions; looking for a new challenge; adaptable, able to think on your feet and outside the box then the Out of Hours Nursing Team is for you!
The Out of Hours Nursing Team consists of nurses and healthcare assistants. The caseload covers a broad range including end of life care, admission avoidance and support for timely hospital discharge and urgent unplanned nursing needs.
You will be able to demonstrate your enthusiasm and commitment to community nursing, and further develop your clinical skills in meeting the varied needs of patients out of hours. The post-holder will be supported by Band 6 nurses, the Team Manager and Clinical Matron, and working with an HCA on all clinical visits.
Experience in community nursing is desirable for these posts but not essential as full training/support will be provided and the post holder will be supported to develop in the role. There will also be many opportunities to develop and progress your career.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week between the hours of 16:00 to 08:00, worked over 2 shift patterns 16:00 to 00:00 and 22:30 to 08:00.
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. If you join before this date, the pay award will be backdated to April 2024 or your start date, whichever is later.
For further information please contact: Hilary White, Community Nurse Team Manager on 07738 293462 or 07855 133636 (after 4pm).
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.
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.
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
185-1627-8267
Job locations
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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