Nurse Specialist (Ambulatory Outpatient Services) in Devon

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and compassionate nurse specialist to join our Ambulatory Care and Outpatients services supporting our ambulatory units in East Devon (Sidmouth and Tiverton) delivering high-quality, patient centred care.

About the Role

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will support rapid assessment, clinical decision making, treatment, and patient flow while maintaining excellent standards of safety, dignity, and experience. The overall aim of our service is to improve quality of care and health outcomes for patients. The successful candidate will ensure the highest standards of clinical care, patient safety, and patient experience, while also driving service development and innovation in line with the Trust’s strategic aims. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of motivated and innovative clinicians based at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust working predominately in East Devon but may be required to work across the Northern and Eastern footprint as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide visible and accessible clinical leadership for clinical teams, operational colleagues, patients, and service users.
• Work closely with key colleagues to develop and support the leadership of Ambulatory services in East Devon.
• Oversee safer staffing within the teams and ensure adequate capacity to maintain safety and quality.
• Continually review and improve the quality and efficacy of clinical practice and care.

Skills and Attributes

• Highly effective communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills, able to manage own workload and take responsibility for clinical actions and systems/standards.
• Ability to make complex clinical judgments, manage conflicting views, and reconcile inter and intra‑professional differences of opinion.

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. 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.

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. 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.

Salary is not the only financial benefit. 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.