Nursing Associate

NHS; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Exeter is seeking a compassionate Band 4 Nursing Associate to join their team. The role involves planning and managing individual care programmes, delivering person-centred care, and working within a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will enjoy no unsociable hours and benefits such as competitive leave and salary sacrifice options. Applications from diverse backgrounds are welcomed.

Benefits

27 days paid annual leave

Occupational health services

Staff discounts

Cycle to work scheme

NHS Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm and commitment to work flexibly in a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to deliver safe and effective care.
• Experience in direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver health and social care focusing on service users' direct needs.
• Work autonomously within the defined boundaries of the Nursing Associate role.
• Manage individual care programmes for patients.

Skills

Compassion

Motivation

Excellent communication skills

Education

Relevant Nursing qualification

Job description

Nursing Associate

The closing date is 02 December 2025

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Band 4 Nursing Associate to join our team. This role bridges the gap between healthcare support workers and registered nurses, delivering safe, effective, and person‑centred care across a variety of settings.

The successful candidate will plan and manage the implementation of individual care programmes for patients as part of the team within the Day Surgery Unit at Heavitree with the flexibility to support the other Day Surgery Units/main site if required. The successful applicant will be valuable in delivering high quality care in a professional and friendly environment.

This post requires enthusiasm, motivation, excellent communication skills and a commitment to work flexibly within a multidisciplinary team. It will also allow a great work life balance as there are no unsociable hours including weekends, bank holidays or nights.

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 to 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 within peoples 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.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job responsibilities

More detail about the role

The Nursing Associate will work as part of a team, delivering health and social care that focus on the direct needs of service users. They will work autonomously within the clearly defined boundaries of their Nursing Associate role and carry out specific clinical tasks and responsibilities that may cross professional demarcations of care and therapy.

The Heavitree Day Surgery Unit is located on 2 levels. The lower floor (Lower Ground) comprises of the Reception area, 5 Single Rooms, 5 bay Ward, Theatre 1 and Recovery and pain suite. The upper floor (Ground) comprises Theatres 2&3 and Recovery.

The Unit is open 07:30-1900-potential open until 8PM in future with both morning and afternoon theatre lists covering a wide range of specialities under general, regional and local anaesthesia. Specialities are: General Surgery including Upper GI, Colorectal and Vascular, Gynaecology, ENT adults/paeds, Urology including laser stone fragmentation procedures, Orthopaedics, Plastics, Oral and Pain Management.

No budgetary control but responsible for the effective and appropriate use of resources.

The post holder is required to deal effectively with staff of all levels throughout the Trust as and when they encounter on a day to day basis. In addition the post holder will deal with the wider healthcare community, external organisations and the public. This will include verbal, written and electronic media.

Working Pattern: Mon‑Fri 07:30-19:00 plan in progress to keep the unit open until 8pm.

Interview Date: 10/12/25

For further information please contact: Viji Pandurangan, CNM on 01392405203/[e-mail] or Rachel Harrison, Ward Sister on 01392405306/[e-mail]

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'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.

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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