Newly Registered Child Nurse Recruitment 2026 (Northern Services)

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Barnstaple is seeking newly registered Child Nurses to join their supportive team. This role offers a comprehensive preceptorship programme, mentoring, and numerous training opportunities in a vibrant environment, ensuring you thrive in your nursing career. Flexible working schemes and generous leave are included, along with access to occupational health services and staff discounts.

Benefits

Comprehensive occupational health services

27 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays

Staff discounts on shopping and leisure

Cycle to work scheme

NHS Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Qualifying as a Registered Nurse in 2026.
• Passion for patient care.
• Willingness to participate in a preceptorship programme.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standard of care alongside colleagues.
• Participate in a dedicated preceptorship programme.
• Work within an innovative NHS trust environment.

Job description

Newly Registered Child Nurse Recruitment 2026 (Northern Services)

Closing date: 18 January 2026

Are you qualifying and starting your nursing career in 2026 and passionate about patient care?

Join our nurturing and supportive team, where you will find everything you need to thrive in your career. We offer a nationally accredited preceptorship programme, clinical supervision, mentoring, and specialist skill development. You will have access to exceptional funded training opportunities.

Be part of an innovative and digitally focused NHS trust that truly values and cares for its people. A great work‑life balance and fantastic lifestyle await you with Devon's stunning coastlines, breath‑taking National Parks and vibrant cities.

Careers event and interview

Come and meet us in person on Saturday 31st January 2026 between 9:00 am and 12:30 pm at the RILD Building, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Barrack Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5DW.

Our careers and interview event offers a relaxed environment to meet our nursing teams, learn about our departments, wards and ask any questions. You will have the chance to discover more about our nationally accredited preceptorship programme and award‑winning buddy scheme too.

We will be holding interviews on the day; however, we can only interview candidates who have submitted an application and booked an interview slot in advance.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients stay healthy when they need it most.

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 in 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's never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you’ll help shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job responsibilities

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 that you 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 you settle and guide you through the first year.

You will be supported with a mentor, induction and a 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 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.

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 (What3Words location: wipes.vase.brand).

For more information please contact: Stephanie Hunter, Resourcing Manager on [e-mail]

Inclusive employer statement

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.

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.

Please note: 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. You can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

Other benefits include:

• 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 interests you, 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