Ward Sister / Charge Nurse (Capener Ward)

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.

Role Summary

This is a fixed term/secondment role for 12months. The ward is called Capener-ACE based on RDUH.

The Acute Frailty Ward (Previously Known as ACE) is looking for a Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to lead and manage the caring nursing staffs of the ward. The applicant must have good leadership skills, passion and compassion for healthcare for older people, has knowledge about Frailty and has understanding of the process and aim of the service which is to promote/encourage older patients to be independent as much as possible. 

The applicant may need to adapt to working in different clinical environments such as Frailty SDEC and other front door areas as well as being involved in teaching and developing staffs, the ward itself and the service.

About the Role

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

The Acute Frailty Ward is a service that aims to treat older patients within a MDT to enable patients to return home as soon as possible. The Unit is a MDT lead with strong involvement with the Geriatricians, Ward Doctors, Frailty Nurses, Admission Avoidance and other Community Teams. The applicant is also expected to be experienced in working with older patients within an Acute setting. The applicant must have good leadership skills, passion and compassion for healthcare for older people, has knowledge about Frailty and has understanding of the process and aim of the service, which is to promote/encourage older patients to be independent as much as possible. The applicant may need to adapt to working in different clinical environments such as Frailty SDEC and other front door areas as well as being involved in teaching and developing staffs, the ward itself and the service. The role requires for applicant to have knowledge about managing sickness, understands the Sickness Policy, has knowledge about Datix, handling complaints and PDRs. The role also requires applicant to be able to ensure good patient flow on the ward liaising well with the Frailty Nurses and Site Management.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. Includes Weekends and Bank Holidays.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Pay: The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2025/6 rates, inclusive of a 3.6% pay award which will be implemented later this year. If you join before the implementation date, the pay award will be backdated to your start date. Until then, remuneration will be based on the 2024/5 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2024/25 | NHS Employers).

For further information please contact: Chris Vienne Gorosin, Clinical Nurse Manager, chrisvienne.gorosin@nhs.net

This is a fixed term contract for 12 months.  For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity

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.

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.