Registered Nurse - Allerton Ward

NHS; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Registered Nurse for Allerton Ward. This part-time position (34 hours/week) involves managing patient care in a supportive environment. Responsibilities include medication administration and team supervision. Candidates should be newly qualified or experienced RNs with a relevant diploma/degree, contributing to enhancing patient independence and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified RN or experienced RN.
• Compassionate and patient-oriented.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 10 patients in a ward.
• Administer medications and escalate care.
• Supervise and manage learners.

Skills

Patient care management

Medication administration

Team supervision

Complex wound management

Communication skills

Education

RN Diploma/Degree

Job description

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Registered Nurse - Allerton Ward

The closing date is 01 October 2025

An opportunity has arisen for you to work as a Registered Nurse on our busy Colorectal/Gastroenterology Ward. Our ward is a supportive learning environment for you to consolidate your Newly Registered Role or to further develop and deepen your Registered Nursing career.

We have a core team of highly experienced staff who will support you in your new position. You will have the opportunity to become an expert in mainly clinical skills. You will learn how to manage complex wounds, Total Parenteral Nutrition, NG/NJ/Peg management, stoma care, surgical drains, radiological drains, epidurals, PCA, chest drains and more.

If you are passionate about providing high quality individualised patient care, enthusiastic about supporting patients\' rehabilitation and increasing their independence and quality of life we would like to hear from you.

This post is part-time for 34 hours per week.

Main duties of the job

• Manage team of 10 patients in a 29 bedded ward split into 3 teams.
• Administer medications.
• Escalate patient care.
• Be responsible for one\'s own learning and development.
• Supervise and manage learners.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Partake in Board rounds.
• Advocate for your patients and be involved in best interests decisions.
• Support the wider family members through clear communication.

About us

Allerton Ward is a fast-paced acute Colorectal Surgical/Gastroenterology unit. We have 29 beds and work on a skill mix of 2 RN and 1 HCA to 10 patients due to our high acuity level. We are the main ICU step down ward.

We manage highly complex patients who require compassion and patience to motivate them to engage in their journey. You will be welcomed by a very supportive team. Our aim is to take care of each patient and, in turn, the patients. You will have opportunities to spend time with our extended Clinical specialist teams and potentially rotate into the Endoscopy department.

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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.

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Person Specification

• Newly qualified RN or Experienced RN
• RN Diploma/Degree registered nurse
• RN

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.

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rata