Job summary Are you looking to work in community nursing? Have you worked in this area and are looking to return to community nursing? The Moor to Sea community Nursing Team covering Ashburton, Buckfastleigh, Dartmouth and Totnes in South Devon are looking for enthusiastic and motivated applicants to join our team. We are keen to interview candidates who have an enthusiastic approach in providing high quality patient centred care for our patients. Communication is key and we work closely with our larger multi -disciplinary team colleagues particularly our intermediate care team who we give assistance to provide nursing care. You should be a competent and confident individual and be able to carry out a large variety of nursing skills independently. Our other close partners include the following: 5 GP practices. An acute hospital at Torbay. The Community Hospital in Totnes Therapy teams. Social care colleagues. Care agencies local charitable organisations. You will have an opportunity to forge strong bonds with all of the above. We look forward to hearing from you. We would be delighted to discuss this opportunity so do not hesitate to phone. We would welcome any candidate who would like to arrange a visit to get a feel for the job. Main duties of the job The successful candidate must have a full, clean driving licence. We will offer comprehensive induction and training to prepare all new staff to be able to carry out their duties safely and effectively. The duties include a wide variety of nursing skills including, holistic nursing assessment, palliative care, catheter care, continence care, enhanced wound care, medication administration and carer support. About us We have a vacancy for a Community Nurse to work within the beautiful Moor to Sea area in South Devon. Moor to Sea covers a considerable area which is largely rural. The main towns are Ashburton, Buckfastleigh, Dartmouth and Totnes. This post is for 37.5hrs per week at Band 5 AFC Our Moor to Sea team works out of three bases and comprise three friendly close knit teams. We work very closely and staff rotate to support each other. This is a beautiful and popular holiday area and the workload can vary depending on the season. We belong to the Torbay and South Devon NHS foundation trust and have close links with the wards and departments at the acute hospital at Torbay hospital and the local community hospital in Totnes. Due to the large area covered we embrace innovation and technology to help us achieve the goals of our patients. Why work with us - 1 (pagetiger.com) Details Date posted 21 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rota Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 388-7167520-NMC Job locations Moor to Sea Community Nursing Leatside Surgery, Babbage Rd, Totnes TQ9 5GH Job description Job responsibilities You must have an ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive and contentious information: using empathy and reassurance skills and can provide motivational and negotiation skills in areas where consent/ co-operation is required or there may be barriers to understanding. Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification. #caretojoinus Job description Job responsibilities You must have an ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive and contentious information: using empathy and reassurance skills and can provide motivational and negotiation skills in areas where consent/ co-operation is required or there may be barriers to understanding. Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification. #caretojoinus Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified Registered Nurse Level 1 Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Community Nurse Prescriber V150 Diabetes course Palliative Care Course Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified Registered Nurse Level 1 Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Community Nurse Prescriber V150 Diabetes course Palliative Care Course 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. 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 Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Address Moor to Sea Community Nursing Leatside Surgery, Babbage Rd, Totnes TQ9 5GH Employer's website https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Address Moor to Sea Community Nursing Leatside Surgery, Babbage Rd, Totnes TQ9 5GH Employer's website https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab). Location : Moor to Sea Community Nursing, Leatside Surgery, Babbage Rd, TQ9 5GH Totnes, United Kingdom