Newly Registered Child Nurse Recruitment 2026 (Northern Services)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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More detail about the role

Every day you will make a huge difference to the lives of the people we care for, delivering a high standard of care alongside your colleagues.

As an acute teaching and research focused trust providing specialist, community, and regional services, we can offer plenty of scope and opportunities for an exciting and varied career.

Our teams are caring, compassionate, and inclusive, so whatever your background, you will be made to feel very welcome.

Your first year as a Registered Nurse

It is important to us for you to enjoy your first nursing role. We know that it can feel a little daunting starting your nursing career and that is why we have developed an outstanding preceptorship programme to help get you settled and guide you through the first year.

You will be supported with a mentor, an induction, and supernumerary period. Plus you will have access to professional Nurse Advocates, specially trained to provide support in clinical practice.

Career development and progression

Once you have found your feet, it is only natural to start looking at where you want to take your career. At the Royal Devon, training and development opportunities are in high supply. We will help you to grow your skills and we will invest in your future. We can provide CPD, paid study leave, and funding for specialist qualifications.

If there is an area that you are keen to learn more about, we will support you to develop specialist skills to progress your career.

Find out for yourself why we are regularly voted as one of the best NHS trusts to work for in the attached document, or visit our website

We will be holding application and interview support sessions in the months ahead, find out more here -https://www.royaldevon.nhs.uk/careers/careers-events/recruitment-support-events-graduate-registered-nurses-2026/

Working Pattern: Part-time and full-time

Interview Date: Tuesday 22nd January 2026 at North Devon District Hospital, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4JB. (What Three Words location: wipes.vase.brand).

For more information please contact: Stephanie Hunter, Resourcing Manager on rduh.careers@nhs.net

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

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Desirable

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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

North Devon District Hospital

Raleigh Park

Barnstaple

Devon

EX314JB

Employer's website

https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)