Specialist Nurse (Community - Okehampton) inOkehampton inOkehampton PUBLISHED
WED 11 DEC 2024
Ideal candidates should be registered nurses with a minimum of two years' community experience and possess, or be willing to pursue, the SPQ in District Nursing qualification. The role is Monday to Friday with occasional weekend shifts, and the Trust emphasises inclusivity and diversity in its workforce. Benefits include competitive annual leave, professional development opportunities, access to health services, and various staff discounts, alongside a commitment to maintaining a supportive work-life balance.
Work clinically to offer expert direction and day to day leadership to a team of community nurses. Carry their own patient caseload. Provide assessment and 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.
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.
About us
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More detail about the role
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated registered nurse with at least 2 years of Community experience to join the team working in the Okehampton area. The successful candidate will also posess the SPQ in District Nursing qualification (or be willing to undertake this via the apprenticeship route). The post holder will manage a caseload with a key responsibility of maintaining patients in their own preferred place of care enabling them to maximise their independence and optimise their quality of life, as well as helping to facilitate timely discharge from hospital, including those patients at End of Life.
Working Pattern: At present 8.30-4.30, Mon-Fri ,working one weekend in 4
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
For further information please contact: Jenny Lee CNTM, or e-mail
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.
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
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'd love to hear from you.
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