Role Summary
If you are looking to take the next step in your clinical management and leadership career, this is the opportunity for you. This is a new and substantive position in the Honiton-Ottery St Mary (HOSM)/Seaton-Axminster-Sidmouth (SAS) Cluster.
About the Role
More information about the role
It’s common to see adverts described as ‘an exciting opportunity’ with no real substance behind the assertion. However, this truly is an exciting position as this is a genuinely unique role, bringing together two specialist services within the cluster for the first time. In terms of community health services, we could be the most advanced team in the country in terms of the combined hospice and dementia services we provide.
There is no other area in Devon that has the community dementia services that we do – combining Admiral Nurses, Cognitive Stimulation Therapy and Assessment and Treatment services. At any one time, over half the population with dementia in the community are on our caseload.
We provide Hospice at Home services funded by Sidmouth Hospice at Home and Seaton League of Friends. We are in the process of setting up the service in Axminster, funded by Axminster League of Friends. The comprehensive and integrated nature of the services mean that virtually everybody in the area dies in their preferred place of death and the model of care is very highly regarded nationally.
Given the fact that the cluster has one of the oldest populations not only in England but anywhere in the world, these services are of vital importance to the people that we serve. We are an extremely innovative and high-performing team. We achieve this by hiring the best people, creating a friendly and positive culture, being innovative and adopting a systems-thinking methodology.
We are looking for a Band 7 nurse with experience in hospice care and/or dementia services. We want to attract people who love our approach and who have a passion for great leadership. If that sounds like you, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Send an email to nicky.hitchcock@nhs.net with your phone number and I will be in touch.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. Monday-Friday 9-5
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Nicky Hitchcock, PA to Community Services Manager, nicky.hitchcock@nhs.net
Pay: The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2025/6 rates, inclusive of a 3.6% pay award which will be implemented later this year. If you join before the implementation date, the pay award will be backdated to your start date. Until then, remuneration will be based on the 2024/5 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2024/25 | NHS Employers)
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.
