Job summary
The Central and East Locality in Exeter City is a community nursing hub covering 11 GP Practices in Exeter City and some of the surrounding areas. We are based at Whipton Hospital, Exeter.
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.
Details Date posted
07 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
185-1582-10992
Job locations
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Exeter
Devon
EX1 3RB
Job description Job responsibilities
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
You will be responsible for working clinically to deliver care to patients in their own homes and in a clinic environment. You will be expected to provide holistic nursing assessment and nursing care, advice and information to patients and carers within the home environment or other appropriate care settings. We work closely as a wider team to prevent hospital admission where able to to facilitate hospital discharge for patients to be cared for within their own home environment. We strive to support high quality patient care in their home or the most appropriate environment enabling them to maximise their independence and optimise their quality of life.
Experience in community nursing is desirable for these posts but not essential as full training will be provided and the post holder will be supported to develop in the role. There will also be many opportunities to develop and progress your career in the community as community nursing enables a wide range of clinical skills to be used to support some of our most complex patients within their own home.
You will need to have a full driving licence and have access to car, with business insurance to be able to fully undertake this role. Lone working is expected within this role after a period of induction with ongoing support from our experienced coordinators and triage facilitator.
Working Pattern: 08:30 to 16:30. 7 days per week. Full time or part time available
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
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)
For further information please contact: Melinda Stagg Nurse Team Manager on melinda.stagg@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.
Job description Job responsibilities
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
You will be responsible for working clinically to deliver care to patients in their own homes and in a clinic environment. You will be expected to provide holistic nursing assessment and nursing care, advice and information to patients and carers within the home environment or other appropriate care settings. We work closely as a wider team to prevent hospital admission where able to to facilitate hospital discharge for patients to be cared for within their own home environment. We strive to support high quality patient care in their home or the most appropriate environment enabling them to maximise their independence and optimise their quality of life.
Experience in community nursing is desirable for these posts but not essential as full training will be provided and the post holder will be supported to develop in the role. There will also be many opportunities to develop and progress your career in the community as community nursing enables a wide range of clinical skills to be used to support some of our most complex patients within their own home.
You will need to have a full driving licence and have access to car, with business insurance to be able to fully undertake this role. Lone working is expected within this role after a period of induction with ongoing support from our experienced coordinators and triage facilitator.
Working Pattern: 08:30 to 16:30. 7 days per week. Full time or part time available
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
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)
For further information please contact: Melinda Stagg Nurse Team Manager on melinda.stagg@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.
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Person Specification General Requirements Essential
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Desirable
* 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 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
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Exeter
Devon
EX1 3RB
Employer's website
https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Exeter
Devon
EX1 3RB
Employer's website
https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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