Role Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join our Community Ambulatory Care Day Case (ACDC) Northern Team. Based across Torrington and Holsworthy Community Hospitals, you will deliver a wide range of specialist day treatments and infusions within a nurse-led service, helping patients access high-quality care closer to home. This varied role offers the opportunity to develop advanced clinical skills, work alongside multiple specialist teams, and make a meaningful difference to patients and their families within a supportive community healthcare setting.
Ambulatory Care Day Case (ACDC) Northern Team
Are you a motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse looking for a role that offers variety, autonomy, specialist skill development and the opportunity to make a real difference to patients in your local community?
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our friendly Community Ambulatory Care Day Case (ACDC) Northern Team, delivering specialist treatments and infusions across Torrington and Holsworthy Community Hospitals.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
The successful candidate will be expected to work across both Torrington and Holsworthy Community Hospitals and may be required to support other community hospital sites across Northern Devon and occasionally work alongside colleagues at our East Devon sites in Tiverton and Sidmouth.
A full driving licence and access to transport are essential due to the travel requirements of the role.
If you are looking for a rewarding nursing role that combines specialist clinical practice, professional development and the opportunity to deliver truly patient-focused care within the community, we would love to hear from you.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a nurse-led service that brings hospital-based treatments closer to patients' homes, improving their experience while reducing the need for long-distance travel. You will become part of a highly skilled and supportive team, providing high-quality, patient-centred care within a community setting.
More About the Role
Our ACDC service delivers a wide range of specialist treatments and procedures, including:
- Blood transfusions
- Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy
- Iron infusions
- Intravenous antibiotics
- Venesections
- IV magnesium and zoledronic acid treatments
- PICC, Hickman and Portacath care
- Short Synacthen tests
- Prolactin and routine blood testing
We work closely with a variety of specialist services, including the Seamoor Unit, Acute Hospital at Home (AHAH), Haematology, Rheumatology and Gastroenterology teams, as well as local GP surgeries and the Eden Unit at Derriford. Together, we ensure patients can access specialist treatments closer to home whilst receiving exceptional, individualised care.
As a Staff Nurse within ACDC, you will:
- Deliver specialist day treatments safely and effectively in line with service protocols.
- Assess, support and provide holistic nursing care to patients and their families.
- Develop expertise in a wide range of infusion therapies and specialist procedures.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of patient care.
- Contribute to the smooth running of the service, supporting patient pathways and treatment plans.
Why Join Us?
This is a particularly exciting time to join our service as we continue to develop and expand community-based specialist care.
Our team prides itself on being supportive, welcoming and dedicated to providing excellent patient experiences. No two days are the same, and the role offers a unique opportunity to gain experience across a range of specialities whilst developing advanced clinical and leadership skills.
We offer opportunities to:
- Develop specialist knowledge in ambulatory and infusion therapies.
- Gain experience across multiple clinical specialties.
- Expand clinical skills
- Build leadership experience through deputising and supporting service development.
- Mentor and support junior colleagues.
- Make a meaningful difference to patients by helping them receive treatment closer to home.
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be expected to work across both Torrington and Holsworthy Community Hospitals and may be required to support other community hospital sites across Northern Devon and occasionally work alongside colleagues at our East Devon sites in Tiverton and Sidmouth.
A full driving licence and access to transport are essential due to the travel requirements of the role.
If you are looking for a rewarding nursing role that combines specialist clinical practice, professional development and the opportunity to deliver truly patient-focused care within the community, we would love to hear from you.
Working Pattern: Monday - Friday 08:30 -16:30
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Helen Faulkner, Clinical Lead - Ambulatory Care Day Case (ACDC) Northern Serviceson 07912 783 780 or helen.faulkner1@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.
