Role Summary
As a Band 5 Registered Nurse at Sidmouth Community Hospital, you will provide safe, compassionate and person-centred care to patients requiring medical care, rehabilitation and recovery. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care, monitor patients’ conditions, administer medication safely and recognise and escalate clinical concerns promptly. Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, you will promote patient independence, support effective discharge planning, maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to a positive patient experience. You will also work alongside Healthcare Support Workers, providing appropriate guidance and delegation to ensure safe, effective care and maintain the highest standards of patient safety and professional practice.
Deliver high-quality patient care, promote recovery, ensure safety and support timely discharge.
About the Role
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More detail about the role
Key Band 5 Registered Nurse Responsibilities
As a Band 5 Registered Nurse at Sidmouth Community Hospital, you will:
Deliver safe, compassionate and person-centred nursing care to patients requiring medical care, rehabilitation and recovery.
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised nursing care plans.
Monitor patients’ conditions, complete clinical observations and recognise and escalate deterioration promptly.
Administer medicines safely in accordance with Trust policies and professional standards.
Promote patient safety through falls prevention, pressure area care, infection prevention and control, safeguarding and risk assessment.
Coordinate care for allocated patients, prioritising clinical needs and responding effectively to changes in acuity.
Delegate appropriate duties to Healthcare Support Workers, providing guidance and ensuring delegated care is completed safely.
Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team, patients, relatives and carers.
Contribute to rehabilitation, promote independence and support safe, timely discharge planning.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and provide clear, structured handovers.
Report incidents, near misses and clinical concerns, contributing to quality improvement and patient safety.
Maintain professional accountability, NMC registration, mandatory training and continuing professional development.
You will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day running of the ward, working collaboratively with the nursing team to deliver high-quality care and maintain a safe, supportive environment for patients, families and colleagues.
Working Pattern: Internal rotation - 12 hour shifts, 07:30 - 20:00 hrs or 19:30 - 08:00 hrs
Interview Date: To be arranged
For further information please contact: Jennifer Isaac, Clinical Nurse Manager on 01395 519908, jennyisaac1@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.
