Job summary
Are you a Band 5 Nurse or about to qualify as a Registered Nurse?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed person to join our Community Nursing Cullompton Community Nurse Team as a Band 5 Registered Nurse for. This is an exciting and new opportunity to work jointly across mixed of rural and urban community nursing. As a Registered Nurse in the community, you will be expected to provide Nursing Support, Assessment and Oversight to our patients in a wide range of clinical community environments across the Cullompton, Dunkeswell and Blackdown Hills area in the comfort of their own homes. Set in a Rural and Market Town location, you will gain a unique experience in working in Community nursing, and develop a skill set that is transferable across both Intermediate Care, Proactive care and Admission Avoidance.

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: 07 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 185-1438-13907
Job locations: Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1FE, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
More detail about the role
Along with supporting MDT clinicians with their patient workloads delivering clinical care as part of both the admission avoidance and early supported discharge process, you will plan and evaluate and deliver patient centred care looking at proactive care as part of long-term conditions management. The post holder will be part of an integrated multi-disciplinary team of both primary and secondary care consisting of GPs, Nursing staff, OTs, Physios, and Community Matrons, who are responsible for the planning, implementation and evaluation of the patients needs and the delivery of high-quality care. You will be supported in your role by an Operational Management Team; Clinical Leads and clinicians with specialised skills. This role involves both acute illness and chronic condition management, within the patients own home. As part of this you will be working alongside support workers, and this role will involve supervisory and development work for those staff at Band 3 and Band 4 level.

The team have the use of shared pool cars to facilitate transport to more rural areas and the post holder will need to hold a driving licence.

We welcome enquiries about this role before or during your application process and strongly encourage applicants to visit. If you would like to find out more or arrange an informal visit, then please feel free to contact Charlotte Waller (Clinical Lead) or Nigel Biernacki (Operational Manager) We look forward to hearing from you!

Working Pattern:
Role 1) 22.5hrs - Substantive permanent
Role 2) 28hrs - Fixed term maternity cover until 17/10/2027

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Please note, 1 role is a fixed term contract until 17/10/2027. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

For further information please contact: Charlotte Waller (Clinical Lead) charlotte.waller@nhs.net 07718 970709 OR Nigel Biernacki (Operational Manager) nigel.biernacki@nhs.net 07595 245021.

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
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'll help you get there.

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're 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'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll 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'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Desirable

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details
Employer name: Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1FE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Recruiter, Royal Devon NHS Recruitment Team, rduh.recruitment@nhs.net, 01392403642

Details
Date posted: 07 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 185-1438-13907
Job locations: Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1FE, United Kingdom

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