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 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.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do. It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Role Introduction
Role Summary
The Nightingale Hospital Exeter has been delivering innovative outpatient services for the past 18 months as part of the National Community Diagnostics Programme. Our one-stop clinics span a wide range of specialties, designed to enhance the overall patient experience while ensuring safe and efficient clinical pathways.
In addition, our centre has expanded in line with the Community Diagnostic Hub programme, now offering services in respiratory, cardiology, ultrasound, phlebotomy, gynaecology, sarcoma, and musculoskeletal (MSK).
About the Role
We are looking for a dynamic, approachable and supportive band 5 registered nurse to join our small and friendly team. Our outpatient unit is currently run over 5 days but may expand into 7 days depending on service need over time.
Our working pattern is set over 4 days starting at 8 am to 6pm with one day finishing at 5:30 pm.
We offer full training and support to the successful candidate.
We are based just outside of Exeter centre and on the Sowton Industrial Estate. We have free staff parking and the Nightingale shuttle bus, which picks up at the park & ride and offers door to door drop off. The M5 J30 is minutes away.
NHS Nightingale Hospital Exeter Buttercup Outpatient Department.
The registered band 5 nurse will play a vital role in supporting both patients and clinicians to ensure the smooth and safe running of clinics. The postholder will be central to delivering highly focused, patient-centred care within a well-established but continually evolving service.
This is an exciting opportunity for a nurse who is:
* Adaptable – able to work flexibly in a service that continues to grow and evolve.
* Detail-oriented – capable of understanding and working across a variety of clinical pathways.
* Collaborative – committed to supporting colleagues and working within a multidisciplinary team.
* Patient-focused – passionate about delivering excellent care and enhancing the patient journey.
This role offers the chance to be part of a service that has already established itself as an innovative model of outpatient care and continues to shape the way care is delivered in the future.
Key responsibilities:
* Supporting the delivery of efficient and safe outpatient clinics across a range of pathways.
* Acting as a positive role model and mentor, offering guidance, encouragement, and constructive feedback to colleagues.
* Helping to create a culture of continuous learning and improvement by sharing knowledge and promoting best practice.
* Collaborating with the wider team to enhance patient care and optimise clinical pathways.
* Embracing change and adapting to new models of care while maintaining high standards of clinical excellence.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, full time over 4 days (three days of 8-6 and one day 8-5:30).
Interview Date: Friday 24th October (subject to change).
For further information please contact: Jennie Small Clinical Nurse Manager or Sarah Lewis Clinical Matron.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
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