Registered Nurse

NHS Jobs; Sidmouth; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 27 days

Bank holidays included

NHS Pension scheme

Staff discounts

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Registered Nurse for Sidmouth Community Hospital. You will deliver safe, compassionate, and person-centred care to medical, rehabilitation and recovery patients, while coordinating and evaluating care plans with the multidisciplinary team.

You will monitor patients, administer medicines safely, and contribute to falls prevention, infection control, safeguarding and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the NMC.
• Commitment to patient-centred care.
• Willingness to participate in mandatory training and CPD.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate and person-centred nursing care to patients requiring medical care, rehabilitation and recovery.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised nursing care plans.
• Monitor patient conditions, complete clinical observations and recognise and escalate promptly.
• Administer medicines safely in accordance with Trust policies and professional standards.
• Promote patient safety through falls prevention, pressure area care, infection prevention and control, safeguarding and risk assessment.
• Coordinate care for allocated patients, prioritising clinical needs and responding effectively to changes in acuity.
• Delegate appropriate duties to Healthcare Support Workers, providing guidance and ensuring delegated care is completed safely.
• Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team, patients, relatives and carers.
• Contribute to rehabilitation, promote independence and support safe, timely discharge planning.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and provide clear, structured handovers.
• Report incidents, near misses and clinical concerns, contributing to quality improvement and patient safety.
• Maintain professional accountability, NMC registration, mandatory training and continuing professional development.

Education

NMC registration

Job description

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role

Key Band 5 Registered Nurse Responsibilities

As a Band 5 Registered Nurse at Sidmouth Community Hospital, you will:

• Deliver safe, compassionate and person-centred nursing care to patients requiring medical care, rehabilitation and recovery.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised nursing care plans.
• Monitor patients conditions, complete clinical observations and recognise and escalation promptly.
• Administer medicines safely in accordance with Trust policies and professional standards.
• Promote patient safety through falls prevention, pressure area care, infection prevention and control, safeguarding and risk assessment.
• Coordinate care for allocated patients, prioritising clinical needs and responding effectively to changes in acuity.
• Delegate appropriate duties to Healthcare Support Workers, providing guidance and ensuring delegated care is completed safely.
• Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team, patients, relatives and carers.
• Contribute to rehabilitation, promote independence and support safe, timely discharge planning.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and provide clear, structured handovers.
• Report incidents, near misses and clinical concerns, contributing to quality improvement and patient safety.
• Maintain professional accountability, NMC registration, mandatory training and continuing professional development.

You will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day running of the ward, working collaboratively with the nursing team to deliver high-quality care and maintain a safe, supportive environment for patients, families and colleagues.

Working Pattern: Internal rotation - 12 hour shifts, 07:30 - 20:00 hrs or 19:30 - 08:00 hrs

Interview Date: To be arranged

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.

• 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.