Role Summary
Are you an experienced and highly motivated Nurse with drive and ambition? Do you have proven leadership skills? Are you enthusiastic about developing and managing an inpatient team based in Exeter.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Manager based at the Mardon Neuro-Rehabilitation Centre, It is our purpose-built, 12-bed specialist neuro-rehabilitation inpatient unit located near the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford) site.
The team provides specialist rehabilitation programmes for people with a range of medical, physical, cognitive and/or emotional difficulties caused by a neurological condition. That could mean disorders of the brain, spinal cord and/or the nerves that connect them.
You will be working alongside the MDT to lead a team to deliver Nursing Care with a rehabilitation ethos. We are looking for a dynamic, highly organised individual with excellent Clinical skills and effective communication and IT skills. You will need to demonstrate autonomous working and problem solving skills.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
The overall job purpose of the Clinical Nurse Manager is to have continuous 24-hour responsibility for leading and coordinating the clinical, managerial and educational requirements of the clinical area.
The Clinical Nurse Manager will be responsible for setting, maintaining and where needed improving the standards of care and ensuring these are monitored 24 hours a day.
As a leader they will act as an expert resource and role model for the Unit team to support them in the delivery of effective care. The Clinical Nurse Manager will be responsible for ensuring an environment in which all patients and carers receive a high standard of care which is compassionate and takes account of their individual needs and wishes.
You will be responsible for the delivery of high quality, safe patient care as well as timely patient admissions and discharges. You will need to have experience of providing clinical supervision and people management. The successful candidate will be part of an integrated e team who work flexibly together to achieve the best outcomes for individuals.
The successful candidate will be supported by an experienced peer group within the Community Division, Clinical Matron and CSM; who are all committed to collaborative MDT working. They will receive regular clinical and managerial support and supervision and benefit from both formal and informal learning opportunities.
You will need to demonstrate a passion for Nursing as well as have a forward thinking, creative outlook.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, long / short days and management days including some weekend working. Once established in Role to become part of the on-call clinician rota for community division.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Lorraine Murray, Clinical Matron on 07970180101 / lorraine.murray5@nhs.net or Sue Sanders, Cluster Support Manager on 07887 434406 / Sue.sanders@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.
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.
