Clinical Nurse/ODP Manager (Orthopaedic Trauma)

NHS; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Exeter is seeking a Clinical Nurse/ODP Manager to lead in the Orthopaedic Trauma specialty. This role involves managing a team and ensuring the delivery of exceptional patient care in a dynamic theatre department. Candidates should have a nursing qualification and proven leadership experience. The position offers a 37.5 hour work week, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

27 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays

Comprehensive occupational health services

Discount services for staff

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a clinical setting, especially in orthopaedics.
• Strong leadership skills to manage a team effectively.
• Ability to deliver patient-focused care in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team and deliver high-quality patient-focused care.
• Coordinate operations of the Theatre Departments.
• Participate in on-call duties and weekend working.

Skills

Leadership

Patient-focused care

Orthopaedic knowledge

Flexibility

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

Clinical Nurse/ODP Manager (Orthopaedic Trauma)

The closing date is 28 November 2025.

Based in the vibrant university cathedral city of Exeter, the Royal Devon University NHS Foundation Trust serves a local population of 420,000 across Devon with specialist services provided across a wider catchment area.

We have a strong reputation for being a high performing organisation with a track record of success including an international reputation for specialist care, research and innovation. We have exciting & ambitious plans for the future to deliver high quality healthcare solutions which meet the needs of the people we serve.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below.

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, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

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).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people's own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

It hasn't been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you'll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job responsibilities

We require a professional, flexible, motivated and committed person who is capable of leading a team and delivering high quality, patient‑focussed care and education within a busy, progressive and varied department.

The post holder will be based within General and Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic (PEOC) Theatres and will be responsible for the Orthopaedic Trauma speciality. You will be expected to work clinically, line manage a number of theatre staff and participate in the day to day coordination of the Theatre Departments both in and out of hours.

Our Theatre Departments undertakes a wide range of specialities in both the elective and emergency settings including Orthopaedic Trauma, ENT, Max Fax, Plastics, Breast, Vascular, General Surgery including upper GI/Colo‑rectal, Urology and Robotic procedures. Elective orthopaedic surgery including spinal and robotic surgery. Within these departments you will be required to participate in on calls and weekend working.

If you are new to the region, Devon has many areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. These include the national parks of Exmoor and Dartmoor, the coastal towns and seaside resorts of two beautiful coastlines and many picturesque villages. Exeter itself has many modern amenities with very good road, rail and air transport links.

If you would like to be part of our team, please have a look at the full job description to find out more about the role, and please follow the links to our Theatres Page Tiger for more information on our department.

Please arrange an informal chat or visit by contacting:

• Michelle Bowes, Clinical Matron, General Theatres – 01392 402454 – [e-mail]
• Beth Ashton, Clinical Matron PEOC Theatres – 01392 403582 – [e-mail]

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. Shift working, including out of hours, evenings, weekends, Bank holidays.

Interview Date: to be confirmed.

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.

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 will 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 will 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

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

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust