Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced Nurse for the role of Clinical Nurse Manager on Culm West Ward - which is one of the Respiratory wards. You would be working closely with the Clinical Nurse Manager of Culm East. Culm is a busy acute respiratory ward with a high turnover of patients. You will be helping to ensure the safe running of the ward and effectively managing and leading the clinical nursing team. You will need to be visible and provide professional leadership, setting and maintaining standards of clinical excellence and improving the experiences for patients and staff.
Within this role you will be providing direct clinical care.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
We are looking for an experienced Nurse who is motivated, passionate and enthusiastic to provide high quality care to our patients and develop the nursing team and service forward.
Culm Ward is comprised of two wards with 54 beds which includes a 5 bedded High Dependency Unit. We care for acutely unwell patients with a variety of respiratory conditions and clinical needs in a fast paced environment. You will be responsible for Culm West which has 28 beds.
The Clinical Nurse Manager role is a pivotal nursing position which helps to deliver excellent standards of care through effective leadership and management. The successful candidate will have a range of experience including respiratory medicine with some experience of leading a team and service management would be desirable.
The post holder will have responsibility for leading and co-ordinating the clinical, managerial and educational requirements of the ward. S/he will adopt a highly visible and accessible approach for patients, their relatives/carers and staff. It will mean that s/he leads by example and empowers staff in their personal and professional development to undertake a greater range of clinical skills to maintain and continuously improve the excellent standards of patient care.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. Mainly Monday to Friday, includes long days
Interview Date: Monday 3rd March 2025
For further information please contact: Claire Bakere, Clinical Matron for Respiratory on 01392 402546 or 07795645467. or email; clairebakere@nhs.net
This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees, therefore Bank workers are currently not eligible to apply for this vacancy.
This is a fixed term contract for until 01/10/2026. 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.
