Role Summary
The post holder is a member of a multi-disciplinary rehabilitation team responsible for the provision of rehabilitation and nursing services in the community.
The post holder will be carry a caseload and is responsible for the assessment of rehabilitation and nursing needs, including planning, implementing and evaluation of the individuals’ nursing and rehabilitation programmes.
The post holder will have managerial responsibilities for delegating nursing components to appropriate staff including monitoring and supervision.
The post holder will be expected to work autonomously and provide support and be a resource to other team members.
The post holder will participate in and encourage all quality assurance initiatives with particular emphasis on a patient approach/implementation of essence of care.
The post holder will liaise with other professionals and managers as appropriate to ensure a high standard of rehabilitation and nursing care and plan ongoing service development.
The post holder will work as required to cover patient and service needs across the Rehabilitation, Intermediate Care and Community team.
The post holder will annually identify written personal objectives with the DN Team Leader in line with the Knowledge and Skills Framework.
About the Role
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More detail about the role
We have an exciting opening for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Specialist Nurse – Community Rehabilitation. This position requires experience of working with the elderly, excellent assessment skills and a commitment to undertake the Non-Medical prescribing course. You will be well supported and encouraged to continuously develop to meet the needs of yourself and the service. We offer flexibility in working patterns, free parking and the chance to practice with true autonomy. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and forward thinking service with high morale and a commitment to supporting people at home.
You will be part of a multi-disciplinary, integrated team, working mostly with the elderly frail population in their own home. You will provide in-depth assessment with the aim of identifying health deficits and then formulating a plan of collaborative treatment, including health education, to optimise their health and function and to maximise independence and quality of life and reduce the risk of falls and hospital admission.
You will liaise and work closely with the Therapists within the team, as well as Community & Specialist Nursing Colleagues, General Practitioners, Community hospitals and the acute hospital.
The Seaton, Axminster and Sidmouth Cluster has an attractive mix of rural villages and coastal towns whilst being only 30mins drive from Exeter. The Cluster is set in a landscape of outstanding natural beauty, and part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. The largest landslip in the UK provides the landscape for coastal walks, fishing harbours and beautiful beaches. Inland, the market town of Axminster provides excellent rail links to London and Exeter..
Working Pattern: 7.5 hrs three days per week
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact Helen Ruse (Therapy Manager) 07821813897 helen.ruse@nhs.net, Diane Lear (Rehabilitation Nurse Axminster) 07929711522 dianelear@nhs.net, Kirsty Heal (Rehabilitation Nurse Sidmouth) 07817294097 kirsty.heal@nhs.net
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.
