Job responsibilities
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More detail about the role
There are two Band 6 Specialist Nurse ( Community) posts available. One full time and one part time(30 hours) both based in Exeter.
Applicants should be a very experienced Community nurse with current clinical competencies relating to Community nursing and be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of current issues relating primary care, community nursing, social care and integration.
The successful candidate will oversee the designated caseloads of the team and demonstrate clinical competence developed through continual professional development, reflective practice and maintain a skills portfolio relevant to the service specification. You will undertake assessments of patients with complex health care needs and developing appropriate care plans. Monitoring and maintaining standards of care, the leadership role is to, wherever possible, maintain patients in their own preferred place of care enabling them to maximise their independence and optimise their quality of life. You will have sound clinical leadership skills and decision-making capabilities with the ability to effectively lead and manage a team embedding safe, effective nursing care utilising care planning and risk assessing as key elements of your practice. You will be integral to the multi-disciplinary teams attending, for example: Palliative care, Core group and Safeguarding meetings.
The successful candidate will be expected to lead in the team on EPIC documentation, planning of care, audit records using EPIC reports and communicating by electronic methods. This is a major element of documentation within this Trust. You will provide key leadership to the team in ensuring high standards, clear documentation and the use of EPIC is embedded in practice.
As part of the Specialist Nurse role you will be expected to triage effectively as part of a Triage Team using Specialist skills in initial assessment.
You will be expected to Lead at weekends in a Coordination role, triaging referrals from the Practice Plus Group and providing leadership and clinical expertise to a smaller group of staff working at the weekend providing essential weekend patient assessments. Linking with the Coordinating staff across Clusters to provide cross cover to ensure patient assessments are undertaken safely and effectively.
Post graduate/post registration Clinical Diploma in Advanced Clinical Practice or similar qualification or equivalent experience is essential for this post and evidence of significant experience in the community nursing setting. Evidence of a Mentorship qualification and/or evidence of knowledge and skill in the Practice Assessor role in supporting junior staff and students. You will be a Practice Assessor providing mentorship and guidance to junior staff and university nursing students undergoing placement in the team. There are development opportunities to advance your knowledge and skill working within the Royal Devon University Healthcare Trust. Currently, the Master degree level Specialist Practitioner qualification (District Nurse) is available, which successful candidates can apply for if eligible.
The two posts to be appointed are:
1. Topsham Community Nursing Team working 37.5 hours per week based at Glasshouse Lane Medical Practice in Exeter.
2. St Thomas Community Nursing Team (Weston) , working 30 hours per week based at Osprey House, Sowton, Exeter
The successful candidates would be expected to be educated to degree level or working towards a degree qualification, provide evidence of continual professional development and a teaching/assessing qualification or equivalent experience. Leadership qualifications would be desirable.
Please ensure that you read the job description and person specification for this role.
A valid UK driving licence are required for these posts.
Working Pattern: full and part time positions available. 8:30-5pm are the core hours for this service, typically you will work 8:40-4:30pm across a seven day working week
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Helen Southard or Bonnie Elworthy, Community Nurse Team Managers.
Tel: Helen mob: 07385399199 or h.southard@nhs.net for St Thomas team , Bonnie mob: 07500073857 or bonita.elworthy:@nhs.net for Topsham team.
Pay: The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2025/6 rates, inclusive of a 3.6% pay award which will be implemented later this year. If you join before the implementation date, the pay award will be backdated to your start date. Until then, remuneration will be based on the 2024/5 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2024/25 | NHS Employers)
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.
