Overview
Registered Nurse – Band 5, Ilfracombe and Braunton Community Nursing Team. The closing date is 23 October 2025.
Due to career progression within the nursing team, we are seeking band 5 nurses to join the Ilfracombe and Braunton Community Nursing Team. You will have the opportunity to work across both areas. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and a desire to work in the community.
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 cover more than 2,000 square miles and we provide emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). We deliver integrated health and social care services across community settings, including inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, home care, primary care, specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
We also offer research and innovations with state-of-the-art equipment and strong links to local universities. It’s an exciting time to join Royal Devon as we continue our integration journey.
Job responsibilities
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities, please click the link below.
More detail about the role
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To assess, provide and review nursing care, advice and information to patients and carers within the home environment, alternative care settings, and clinic environments. Aim to maintain patients in their own preferred place of care, enabling independence and quality of life. Work under the direction of the Nurse Specialist (Community) and the Community Nurse Team Lead using registered nurse skills and knowledge.
* Autonomous lone working
* Remote working without direct supervision
* Supervising, teaching and involvement with the development of peers, carers and clients
If you are looking to change direction in your nursing career or just starting out, please contact us for more information about the opportunities available.
Interview Date: 30.10.2025
For further information please contact: Leanne Pridmore, Community Nurse Team Manager, 07771971021 or leannepridmore@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 recognise the advantages of 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 Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This may include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications, or days off to study, CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. We’ll help you progress in the NHS.
Your wellbeing matters to us
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and family-friendly policies. If you’re starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days of paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You’ll have access to our occupational health services, including counselling and onsite wellbeing activities.
Salary and benefits
Salary is not the only financial benefit. You’ll have access to staff discounts on shopping, fitness, and leisure options, and can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases. Other benefits include:
* National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts
* Salary sacrifice options including an onsite OFSTED-rated nursery at Exeter
* Car lease schemes
* The NHS Pension scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available. We’d love to hear from you.
Person Specification
General Requirements
* See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description
* See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous convictions.
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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