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Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Registered Nurse - Teign Ward

The closing date is 01 February 2026

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated, dynamic nurse who can demonstrate commitment to the provision of high-quality person-centred care.

You will work as a band 5 staff nurse on Teign Ward, a medical/rehabilitation ward for predominantly older people. You will be a vital part of a multi-disciplinary team providing holistic care and discharge planning for your patients.

Many of your patients will have some degree of dementia, and you will strive to plan and provide person centred care that enhances their stay on the ward.

You will possess effective communication skills to enable you to work within the multi disciplinary team. The post offers the opportunity for personal and professional development and you will be supported with continuing Professional development with in house training and support

Main duties of the job

  • Provide direct nursing care to a caseload of patients during you shift , ensuring that high standards of care are maintained and provide supervision to junior staff and students on the ward
  • To work as a registered nurse within a team responsible to the team leader / shift coordinator caring for patients and their carer's
  • To fully utilise the learning opportunities available. You will gain an understanding of the physiological, psycho-social, spiritual and cultural needs of the patients and their carer's and to develop a broad spectrum of clinical proficiency to deliver nursing care
  • To promote a safe clinical environment for all patients, their carer's, visitors and staff
  • To comply with the Trust's values and expected behaviours

About us

Teign ward provides cares for patients with complex needs.

You will work closely with therapists and discharge co-ordinators as well as doctors and nursing staff.

You will gain good knowledge of your patients and their needs, and use your information to inform their recovery and discharge.

You will work with patients who have a diagnosis of dementia and will have an interest in improving their stay and will be keen to innovate strategies which may enhance this.

You will work with a supportive team and there will be training opportunities to enhance your career.

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Details

Date posted

16 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

388-7694749-FC&I

Job locations

Newton Abbot Hospital

West Golds Road

Newton Abbot

TQ12 2TS


Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

  • Registered Nurse Adult
  • Current/awaiting registration with NMC
  • Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

  • ILS
  • Preceptorship training

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a ward environment
  • Ability to organise and prioritise work load for self and others

Desirable

  • Knowledge of wound care and dressings
  • Health and Safety awareness
  • Equality and diversity awareness
  • Understands clinical governance
  • Awareness of local and government agendas

Specific Skills

Essential

  • Ability to assess, plan and evaluate patient care
  • Effective Communication skills
  • Management of an acutely ill patient
  • Good interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise effectively with multidisciplinary team members
  • Ability to work accurately and reliably under pressure
  • Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise own workload

Desirable

  • Computer literacy
  • Understands clinical supervision and able to demonstrate relevance to practice
Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

  • Registered Nurse Adult
  • Current/awaiting registration with NMC
  • Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

  • ILS
  • Preceptorship training

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a ward environment
  • Ability to organise and prioritise work load for self and others

Desirable

  • Knowledge of wound care and dressings
  • Health and Safety awareness
  • Equality and diversity awareness
  • Understands clinical governance
  • Awareness of local and government agendas

Specific Skills

Essential

  • Ability to assess, plan and evaluate patient care
  • Effective Communication skills
  • Management of an acutely ill patient
  • Good interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise effectively with multidisciplinary team members
  • Ability to work accurately and reliably under pressure
  • Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise own workload

Desirable

  • Computer literacy
  • Understands clinical supervision and able to demonstrate relevance to practice

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

Newton Abbot Hospital

West Golds Road

Newton Abbot

TQ12 2TS


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

Newton Abbot Hospital

West Golds Road

Newton Abbot

TQ12 2TS


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Lucy Brewer

lucy.brewer5@nhs.net

01626324608

Details

Date posted

16 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

388-7694749-FC&I

Job locations

Newton Abbot Hospital

West Golds Road

Newton Abbot

TQ12 2TS


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