Clinical Nurse Manager (Acute Hospital at Home/Virtual Ward)

Overview

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - Clinical Nurse Manager (Acute Hospital at Home/Virtual Ward)

The closing date is 02 October 2025

Main duties of the job

The Clinical Nurse Manager will lead the operational management of the Virtual Ward and Acute Hospital at Home team in North to ensure that: high standards of care delivery are achieved and maintained; the service is delivered in an efficient and cost-effective way within allocated resources; and the service is evolving to keep up with best practice and digital innovations. The post holder will be based in North Devon District Hospital and may be required to work in other areas as directed by the line manager.

The post holder will work as part of a team, in partnership with the Clinical Nurse Manager in Eastern and the Lead Nurse for Acute Hospital at Home, as well as with community colleagues. In addition to management responsibilities, the post holder will work clinically within the service; therefore a strong background in acute medicine or other acute nursing is required.

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 cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, and some specialist services reach the whole of the peninsula. 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). We provide integrated health and social care services across community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and people's own homes, alongside primary care, specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC). Our state-of-the-art equipment and strong links to local universities support research and innovations to deliver world-class care. It's an exciting time to join as we continue our integration journey.

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Acute Medicine for a dedicated, enthusiastic and experienced Registered Nurse to lead our integrated Acute Hospital at Home team in North Devon, working closely with the Lead Nurse and the Band 7 Clinical Nurse Manager in our Eastern services.

Acute Hospital at Home is a safe and efficient alternative to NHS bedded care. It is a Virtual Ward, which supports patients who would otherwise be in hospital to receive acute care at home, including preventing avoidable admissions or supporting early discharge.

The post holder will:

• Function as a professional role model and clinical leader, demonstrating clinical and managerial competence.
• Be highly visible and accessible in clinical areas to facilitate communication with staff and patients, observe practice and ensure standards are maintained.
• Promote and support innovative practice and ensure research findings are incorporated into nursing practice, including creating and developing new pathways and regularly reviewing those in use.
• Work to improve and maintain the AHAH service based on best practice and current national guidelines.
• Be involved with the development and management of Acute Medicine Ambulatory Care in North, setting up the service and ensuring it runs smoothly.
• Lead delivery of digitally enabled care (virtual care) including virtual wards as part of a multi-disciplinary team to drive transformation and improve patient outcomes.

The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills and work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team. You must be able to work under pressure and be committed to leadership development. A priority is service development and ongoing expansion of the Virtual Ward. As we move toward integrated care, dynamic teamwork is vital.

Working Pattern: Day shifts, 4 days a week. May include weekends.

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed, likely w/c 13th October

For further information please contact: Ellie Hopper, Lead Nurse on or

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 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 recognise the advantages of 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 the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

Benefits and support We offer opportunities for professional development, including potential funding for a care certificate, a degree, or leadership qualifications, and flexible arrangements to support CPD, study leave, or rotations. We aim to help you advance within the NHS.

Looking after you We support a healthy work-life balance through flexible working and family-friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll accrue 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 days plus bank holidays. You will have access to occupational health services, counselling, onsite wellbeing activities, and groups.

Additional benefits include staff discounts, salary sacrifice options (including an onsite nursery at Exeter), car lease schemes, the NHS Pension, and cycle to work schemes.

Person Specification General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to be sought from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust