Registered Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

We are looking to recruit a Band 5 Nurse who will have the opportunity to be involved throughout the patient pathway at SWAOC including;

Pre-operative assessment

Admission

Preparation for theatre

Post op care

Although desirable and preferred, no experience of Orthopaedics or day surgery is required as youll receive full training when you join our friendly and supportive team. At Nightingale we pride ourselves on staff wellbeing and development and as such there are many opportunities for career development.

As part of a Multidisciplinary team the post holder will be expected to assist in all areas of short stay surgery. This post will be based within the SWAOC at Nightingale. Following supervised training and support, the post holder will carry out assigned duties to their level of capability, ensuring patients always receive a high standard of care.

SWAOC combines the best of the UKs established pathways in a single facility and although initially concentrating on hip and knee arthroplasty we have expanded the service to include foot and ankle surgery, soft tissue knee surgery and spinal surgery. We complete pre-operative assessments and assist in running non-sedated spinal and hip injections lists through diagnostics. We are always looking to develop our service further and take on new challenges.

Our pathways are therapy and nurse combined so this is a fabulous opportunity for you to be part of something collaborative and amazing.

It would be an advantage for applicants to have knowledge and clinical skills in an orthopaedic or day unit setting. This post is being offered on a permanent basis.

We are providing excellent and innovative care to our patients and are ready to expand our team to enable us to provide this same service for many more patients.

If you are as excited as we are to provide this amazing service to the patients from all over the South West then please submit your application by the closing date we look forward to welcoming you to our tea

Working Pattern: 37 hours per week. Shift work: early 07:30 - 15:30, late 12:00 - 20:00 or long days 07:30 - 20:00 or nights 19:30 - 08:00. This post is being offered on a permanent basis with flexible working arrangements considered. Currently we work Monday - Saturday but this may expand to a 7 day a week service in the future.

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact: Katharine Littlejohns Clinical Nurse Manager on katharine.littlejohns@nhs.net or Sarah Lewis, Clinical Matron at Sarah.Lewis84@nhs.net

Pay: The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2026-7 rates, inclusive of a 3.3% pay award implemented from April 2026. If you join before this date,, remuneration will be based on the 2025-6 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2025/26 | NHS Employers)

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

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Desirable

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

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

Nightingale Hospital

Moor Lane, Sowton

Exeter

Devon

EX2 7JG

Employer's website

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