Role Summary
The post holder will work as part of the Axminster Hospice at Home Specialist Nursing Team, to deliver the Axminster Integrated Model for Palliative and End of Life Care for All. This service is commissioned and funded by The Axminster League of Friends, but hosted and managed by the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, as part of the Community Nursing service for Axminster.
This team provides a specialist holistic and patient-centred palliative-care service for all patients who are registered with an Axminster GP and diagnosed as palliative, regardless of disease or complexity, guided by the individual needs and wishes of the patient and their family/carer.
This role encompasses the assessment and advisory skills of a Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist, with practical Registered Nurse “Hospice at Home” skills.
This team integrates seamlessly with the existing community nursing and social care providers, and local primary and secondary care services.
About the Role
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More detail about the role
Band 6 Integrated Palliative Care Nurse Specialist (Axminster Hospice at Home)
Are you a dedicated, experienced nurse who always strives to give the highest standard of care to your patients? Do you have a particular interest in palliative care?
We are seeking experienced and motivated nurses to work within the new Axminster Hospice at Home service. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a professional, specialist palliative care team, who will work alongside members of the wider multidisciplinary team of health and social care colleagues, both in the community and the acute care sectors.
The Axminster Hospice at Home model is based on the Sidmouth and Seaton Integrated Model for Palliative and End of Life Care. This model integrates the available services within the community into a “one-team” approach to provide the best possible care for all patients who are diagnosed by their GP as palliative, regardless of diagnosis or complexity, guided by the individual needs and wishes of the patient and their loved ones. This service will provide continuity of care throughout the patient’s journey, enabling people to die in their preferred place, which is often their home.
The Axminster Hospice at Home Service will be managed by the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and funded by the Axminster League of Friends. The service will provide specialist palliative care 7 days a week, 365 days a year, with shifts covering 08.00 - 20.00. By providing specialist end of life care and carer support within the Axminster Community, unnecessary and unwanted hospital admissions should be avoided.
You will need to have experience in caring for palliative care patients and preferably have Community nursing experience. You will have opportunity to learn and gain experience through clinical reflective practice and continued professional development.
The successful applicants will have good I.T. skills, be comfortable using digital technology, be of a flexible and adaptable personality, and willing to embrace change.
The post-holder must hold a current driving licence and have access to appropriate transport, as the post involves predominantly working independently, maximising place-based care.
These posts are full time/part-time Integrated Palliative Care Nurse Specialist positions, to include weekend working on a rota system.
We welcome enquiries about this role before or during application process and strongly encourage applicants to visit. If you would like to find out more or arrange an informal visit feel free to contact David Williams (Community Nurse Team Manager (Seaton, Axminster, Sidmouth) david.williams6@nhs.net, mobile: 0781 345 7111.
Working Pattern: Monday to Sunday, including weekend and Bank holiday working
Interview Date: Wednesday 19th March 2025
For further information please contact: David Williams, Community Nurse Team Manager Seaton, Axminster, Sidmouth on 07813457111 david.williams6@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.
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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.
