Registered Nurse (Community Nursing)

Job summary The Role of the Community Nurse is to To assess, provide and review nursing care, advice and information to patients and carers within the home environment or appropriate care setting in a safe and professional manner using evidence based knowledge. Aim to wherever possible maintain patients in their own preferred place of care, enabling them to maximise their independence and optimise their quality of life. To work under the direction of the Community Specialist Nurse and the Nurse Team Manager (Community or Hospital) using their skills and knowledge as a Registered Nurse. To be expected to hold a designated caseload and deputise in the absence of the Community Specialist Nurse. Main duties of the job For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most. 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 peoples 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. Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey. Details Date posted 02 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 185-9977-14099 Job locations Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Honiton Devon EX14 2DE United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role Are you a Registered Nurse, looking for a career in the community? Honiton Community Nursing team have an exciting opportunity for a registered nurse to join the nursing team providing high quality care across the community for a fixed term position until 11th April 2027 As a Registered Nurse working in the Community you will provide person centred care based on the holistic nursing assessment in order to plan, implement and evaluate nursing care. You will promote and support self-management and work with people to manage their long-term conditions, prevent hospital admission, and support early discharge from the in-patient setting. The role also focuses on using and developing your clinical skills and supporting individuals at the end of life. You will work in a Community Nursing Team which is part of the wider Adult Health and Social Care Team, as well as working with a wide variety of providers, to meet the nursing needs of individuals in their home setting or alternative residential settings. Experience in Community Nursing is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided and fully supported. Within Community Nursing, career development opportunities include education in specialist areas, such as Tiss…