About this role
Job summary
We are looking to recruit enthusiastic, caring Registered Nurses to work in Health Care for Older People to provide quality compassionate skilled Nursing. Newly qualified Registered Nurses will be welcome as well as Registered Nurses with experience from other ward areas, departments or care settings.
Main duties of the job
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
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 peoples 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.
Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
This vacancy is for a Band 5 Registered Nursing position specialising in Health Care for Older People.
There are permanent and fixed term positions available across the Health Care for Older People Department.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about providing care to frail older people. Many of our patients have a dementia or delirium so experience with patients living with dementia would be a benefit. Experience and skills in both acute medicine and end of life care would also be valuable.
The wards have a strong multidisciplinary team and the candidates should have good communication skills to work in the team.
We currently have a mixture of vacancies and are looking to recruit registered Nurses across Health Care for Older People and currently have vacancies on Kenn, Bovey, Ashburn and Capener Wards. The vacancies are predominantly for fixed term to cover temporary leave of 6 to 12 months as well as permanent roles. The positions, hours and contractual terms will be discussed at interview or beforehand on contacting the Clinical Nurse managers.
The ability to be flexible will also give the candidates the ability to request parttime hours if required.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours, 11.5 hour shifts, mainly 07:30-20:00 as well as 19:30-08:00. The candidates will need to work long shifts 11.5 hours per day and would be expected to work day shifts with some rotation to nights.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Ana Pinto, Clinical Nurse Manager on [email protected], Sebolelo Tamao, Clinical Nurse Manager on [email protected], Chivie Gorosin, Clinical Nurse Manager on [email protected], Nicky Green, Clinical Matron, [email protected]
Please note some of these vacancies are fixed term contracts for either 6 or 12 months. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.
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.
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
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Desirable
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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 details
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Exeter
Devon
EX2 5DW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)