Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
To assess, provide and review 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.
To lead the Community Nursing Team and work under the direction of the Community Nurse Manager (using their skills and knowledge as a Registered Nurse).
Clinical skills for the role include Catheterisation, Venepuncture, Wound Care, Compression bandaging, Hickman/Picc Line management, and End of life care. Having previous experience in a leadership role would be desirable.
Will be expected to be the caseload holder and deputise in the absence of the Nurse Manager.
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 stay healthy when they need it most.
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will need to ensure that high standards of Nursing Care are delivered to patients on the team caseload and be responsible for addressing any areas of poor performance and identifying and promoting service improvement. You will be encouraged to engage in decision making daily.
You will be a pivotal part of the Integrated Health and Social Care team to provide multidisciplinary working, enhancing care delivery to the patients. Clinical skills for the role include Catheterisation, Venepuncture, Wound Care, Compression bandaging, Hickman/Picc Line management, and End of life care. Having previous experience in a leadership role would be desirable.
The Community Nursing Team is skill mixed with registrants and non-registrants, and you will be expected to share up-to-date learning with your peers which will support and develop the team to deliver excellence.
You will be provided with regular supervision and support with ongoing professional development as identified in your annual appraisal.
Working Pattern
08:30 to 16:30, Monday to Sunday.
Interview Date
To be confirmed.
Contact Information
For further information please contact Louise Hemmens, Community Nurse Team Manager on 07812608764 or louisehemmens@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.
Person Specification
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
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