Job summary
We are looking for experienced Childrens Nurses RSCN or RN (child) to join our Childrens Community Nurse Pathway. This 22.5hr post will be based in Exeter and East Devon. The position includes provision of support out of hours for palliative cands end of life care and the postholder will be part of an on call on a rota.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will care for children with a wide variety of health conditions providing nursing care to promote care close to home and avoid hospital admission. You will work in partnership with other health service providers and other agencies, both statutory and voluntary, to provide exceptional levels of nursing care to our patients and strive to continually improve care with the involvement of patients and families.
This is your chance to join a progressive and innovative service that is children, young people, families and staff focused.
About us
Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD) comprises an Alliance of NHS organisations working together to improve health outcomes for children and young people in Devon.
CFHD provides integrated care and treatment for children and young people across physical and mental health which are provided by Torbay and South Devon Foundation Trust and Devon Partnership Trust. We are working closely with other organisations and providers to ensure we deliver locality and county-wide based integrated access to all of our services.
CFHD works closely with our local universities of Plymouth, Exeter & the Peninsula Medical School where we support students in clinical training placements and in addition support our own staff to undertake post graduate training.
Our integrated care and treatment has been developed and refined in partnership with children, young people and their families/carers.
Our children and young people say
We would like the people who work for Children and Family Health Devon to be understanding, patient and respectful. They should be trustworthy and make us feel safe and comfortable. It is important that they use their skills and experience to listen carefully in a non-patronising and non-judgemental way. When staff are positive and friendly, they help to create an environment that is informal and without pressure.
Qualifications
Essential
- RSCN or RN Child (part 15)
- Current registration with the NMC
- ENB 998 / C&G 730 or equivalent or willingness to undertake
Desirable
- Community Specialist Practitioner Degree or diploma (or substantial documented experience of working in the community)
- Degree level qualification in nursing
- ENB 415/405 or equivalent experience
- Non-medical prescriber V100 or V300 or willingness to undertake
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working within the community / primary care setting
- Proven relevant post registered experience
- Proven experience of working with children with complex medical needs, special needs and life limiting conditions
- Broad general knowledge of normal child development
- Working knowledge of a wide range of nursing models of practice Working knowledge of relevant legislation and national guidelines
- Working knowledge and evidence of observational implementation of therapeutic assessments, interventions and procedures relevant to children and young people
Desirable
- Experience of working with children using ventilators and tracheostomies (or equivalent experience)
- Experience of providing end of life care
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name: Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address: Children & Family Health Devon, Bittern Road, Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter, EX2 7FW, United Kingdom
Employer’s website: https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/
For questions about the job, contact: Operational, Clinical and Professional Lead, Lisa Pullen, lisapullen@nhs.net, 07866937099
Details
- Date posted: 01 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 6
- Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata (22.5 hours)
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: C9369-26-0768
- Job locations: Children & Family Health Devon, Bittern Road, Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter, EX2 7FW, United Kingdom; CFHD – Unit 7 – Oaklands Court, Tiverton Way, Tiverton, EX16 6TG, United Kingdom
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
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