Role Summary
We are looking for a highly experienced Advanced Clinical Specialist to join our Acute Frailty Service for an 18-month fixed-term or secondment opportunity. You will work across our same day emergency care service (SDEC), Emergency Department and Medical Assessment Unit. You will need advanced comprehensive geriatric assessment and holistic management skills and will work closely with our Pathfinder and Acute Hospital at Home teams.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
This is primarily a clinical role, although you will also have some line-management responsibilities. You will need a comprehensive understanding of frailty and be able to work with a holistic mindset across traditional professional boundaries. You will also have opportunities to deliver frailty education to colleagues and other teams, and to help drive service development that improves the care and management of older people living with frailty.
Working closely with acute and community colleagues, you will provide a vital link between services and support seamless transitions from hospital to home or another receiving destination. The role is challenging and time-sensitive, helping to support patient flow through the acute hospital, but it is also varied and rewarding.
We are seeking a forward-thinking, experienced, motivated and creative individual to join us. The successful candidate will be able to work effectively as part of a team, remain calm under pressure and contribute positively in a fast-paced environment.
The successful applicant will receive training and support, including a robust induction tailored to their needs. We are a friendly, flexible and supportive team who face challenges together and support one another through both the good and difficult times.
If you believe you could contribute to our team and uphold our high standards of care, we would love to hear from you. The role is Monday to Friday; hours are to be discussed.
Working Pattern: Monday - Friday 08:00 - 18:00 - 28.5 hours
Interview Date: 14th October 2026
For further information please contact: Carly Amos-Yeo at carly.amos-yeo@nhs.net, Frailty Nurse Specialist; Hannah Hopkins at Hannah.hopkins@nhs.net, Frailty Lead- Northern Services for further information or to discuss the role in more detail.
This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees
This is a fixed term contract until 2.6.2028 . 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.
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, click here to find out more
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.
Benefits
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 are 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 will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
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 will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will 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 would love to hear from you.
