An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Site Management Team as a Site Practitioner within the Operations Division, Eastern Services.
We are looking for a motivated and resilient nurse with significant acute care experience, excellent communication skills and the ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Site Practitioners play a key role in ensuring the safe and effective flow of patients across the site, helping patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.
Working closely with clinical and operational teams, you will support the management of patient flow, capacity and escalation, while promoting the delivery of safe, high-quality care. You will also coordinate the Hospital Out of Hours service, providing expert clinical and operational support across the organisation.
If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can influence patient flow, support colleagues across the organisation and develop your operational and leadership skills, we would love to hear from you.
About the RoleMore detail about the role
Working within the Operations Support Division in Eastern services and managed by the Clinical Matron of Operations and Lead Nurse / Head of Patient Flow, the Site Practitioner team provides 24-hour support to the organisation to ensure the effective flow of elective and emergency patients from admission through to discharge.
Working Pattern:22.5 hours per week, working a rotational shift pattern including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees
This is a fixed term contract until 01/07/2027. 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 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.
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