Community Nurse

Band 5 Community Nurse supporting the Nursing care of patients within the community setting in a mixed rural and urban environment and a thriving market town. Responsible for the review, assessment planning and intervention of nursing care including intermediate care, and early supported discharge., This is an exciting and new opportunity to work jointly across mixed of rural and urban community nursing. As a Registered Nurse in the community, you will be expected to provide Nursing Support, Assessment and Oversight to our patients in a wide range of clinical community environments across the Cullompton, Dunkeswell and Blackdown Hills area in the comfort of their own homes. Set in a Rural and Market Town location, you will gain a unique experience in working in Community nursing, and develop a skill set that is transferable across both Intermediate Care, Proactive care and Admission Avoidance. Along with supporting MDT clinicians with their patient workloads delivering clinical care as part of both the admission avoidance and early supported discharge process, you will plan and evaluate and deliver patient centred care looking at proactive care as part of long-term conditions management. The post holder will be part of an integrated multi-disciplinary team of both primary and secondary care consisting of GP's, Nursing staff, OT's, Physio's, and Community Matrons, who are responsible for the planning, implementation and evaluation of the patients' needs and the delivery of high-quality care. You will be supported in your role by an Operational Management Team; Clinical Leads and clinicians with specialised skills. This role involves both acute illness and chronic condition management, within the patients own home. As part of this you will be working alongside support workers, and this role will involve supervisory and development work for those staff at Band 3 and Band 4 level. The team have the use of shared pool cars to facilitate transport to more rural areas and the post holder will need to hold a driving licence.

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. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust., 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, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. 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 people's own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC). Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

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 are 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 will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. 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 will help you get there. Salary is not the only financial benefit You will 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
• Car lease schemes.
• 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 would love to hear from you.