Job Description

For more information on the and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role You will be providing nursing care for palliative and end of life patients, domiciliary and ambulatory wound care, catheters, leg ulcer care and minor injuries. As a band 6 Community Nurse Specialist you will work clinically and provide a day to day leadership to the team. The role involves autonomous, lone working, using specialist assessment skills to plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care for individual patients.



You will work as part of a team, liaising with other professionals such as specialist hospice nurse, social workers, GP, Podiatry and Tissue Viability. We run our own well-leg/leg ulcer service, creating development opportunities for staff in leg ulcer treatment. You will develop skills in structured clinical assessment when treating minor injury patients. Lynton is a holiday area with a large influx of holidaymakers at certain times of the year.



The Band 6 role is patient- facing offering hands on clinical support and guidance. You will work under the direction of the Community Nurse Team Manager and deputise for them in their absence. The role will be working in the community and also providing clinic services 3 days a week. This includes wound care for the local GP practice, Minor Injury Service, catheter care, IV line care and well leg and leg ulcer care.

Working Pattern:

37.5 hours per week. Interview Date: To be confirmed. For further information please contact: Amy Lake, Community Nurse Team Manager on 01598 752520 amylake@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. 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.