Community Nurse

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Community Nursing team in Bideford for a Band 5 Nurse to join our experienced Community Nursing team for a fixed term until 25/04/27. Various Hours Considered.

As a Band 5 Community Nurse
, you will have the opportunity to provide high-quality, person-centred nursing care to patients within their own homes, clinics and other community care settings. You will assess individual needs, plan and deliver appropriate nursing interventions, and provide advice, information and support to patients, families and carers.

A key focus of the role is supporting people to remain in their preferred place of care wherever possible
, promoting independence and helping patients to achieve the best possible quality of life.

More detail about the role

Please ensure that you have a full driving licence if applying for this position.

Working under the direction of the Nurse Specialist (Community) and Community Nurse Team Lead
, you will use your skills, knowledge and professional judgement as a Registered Nurse to manage a varied caseload and respond to changing patient needs.

Community nursing requires confidence and autonomy. You will need to be comfortable working independently and remotely without direct supervision
, while also being an enthusiastic and supportive member of the wider multidisciplinary team.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. You will build positive relationships with patients, carers and colleagues, adapting your communication to meet differing needs and levels of understanding.

As a Band 5 nurse, you will also play an important role in supporting the development of others. This will include supervising, teaching and supporting peers, students and other relevant team members
, as well as providing education and guidance to patients and carers.

We are looking for a compassionate, motivated and adaptable Registered Nurse who enjoys working autonomously, values teamwork and is committed to delivering excellent care within the community.

What you’ll bring

• Registered Nurse skills, knowledge and professional judgement
• Confidence to work autonomously and undertake lone working
• A compassionate and person-centred approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• A commitment to promoting independence and supporting patients in their preferred place of care
• Enthusiasm for teaching, supervising and developing others

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact: Seaneen Arrowsmith Community Nurse Manager on  or

This is a fixed term contract until 25/04/2027. 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.

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest…