Registered Nurse - Brixham Hospital

Torbay And South Devon Nhs Foundation Trust; Brixham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, at Brixham Community Hospital, provides a calm, supportive environment across its 20-bed ward, with spaces for recovery and staff wellbeing. You will join a nurse-led team committed to outstanding patient care and ongoing professional development.

We encourage progression through courses and roles, support your career path, and welcome applicants whether newly qualified or experienced for a permanent position.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current UK registration.
• Broad nursing knowledge and practical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Diploma or degree in nursing is desirable.
• Specialist areas or further qualifications are welcomed.
• Experience in ward environment and ability to organise and prioritise work.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality nursing care, prioritising patient well-being and comfort.
• Direct delivery of skilled nursing care with supervision until competent (e.g. wound dressings, drain removal, catheter insertion).
• Working closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Broad nursing knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Diploma / Degree in nursing

Job description

Job summary

At Brixham Community Hospital we believe in creating a harmonious and vibrant atmosphere where both patients and staff thrive. Our 20 bedded hospital is designed with open spaces to promote relaxation, featuring a wellness garden for patients and staff, and breakout rooms for quiet moments of reflection. Our environment is relaxed, calm, and supportive, ensuring that everyone feels welcomed and valued.

We are nurse‑led that work closely with the medical team. As a Nurse with us, you will be an integral part of our compassionate and vibrant workforce that is committed to providing outstanding patient care.

From the moment you join us we will support you in your career path, actively support and encourage you to progress through acutely unwell, nurse prescribing, end of life, physical assessment courses and much more!

Care to join us? Whether you are due to qualify, newly qualified or an experienced individual looking for a permanent position, we welcome you to apply. We encourage you to reach out to us for an informal chat and a site visit.

Main duties of the job

• Using the information obtained from the assessment of the patient and from subsequent observations, identifies the patient's individual nursing care needs, and plan and implement care
• Develop knowledge about aetiology, diagnosis, treatment and be able to select, interpret and use the best available evidence and research in the care of patients
• To undertake intravenous drug administration, following successful completion of the Trust training and assessment, within six months of being in post
• Recognise patients changing condition and seek the appropriate support and advice from senior staff
• Collaborate with the team leader in the planning of a patient‘s discharge from hospital
• Make appropriate referrals and collaborate with members of the inter‑professional team in the care of patients and their carer's
• Set goals and plan care appropriately for the resolution of each of the identified nursing needs, and help the patient achieve these goal

About us

Why work with us?

Our nurse‑led team consistently show dedication to providing individualised patient care at the right time and are proactive in looking at where the best place care should be provided for that person, their families and our own staff.

It could be said that this is our everyday work, and it is. We do this because we love what we do.

Staff stories

Hannah was a Healthcare Support Worker, we supported her through the enrolment process for the two‑year Trainee Nursing Associate programme. She has since successfully qualified as a Registered Nursing Associate. Over the course of her career with us, Hannah has flourished, and she is now enrolled in a course to become a fully qualified nurse.

Ella joined our hospital as part of the was an international nursing programme, joining us a Band 5 Registered Nurse. During her personal and professional milestones, we supported Ella to enhance her skills and now become a Band 6 Nurse who continues to develop and grow with our support.

Where to find us

As one of the busiest fishing ports in the UK and a working town, it's also a place where you can discover a range of arts and culture, excellent local food and some unique attractions. In just a 10 minute walk from our community hospital, you will find yourself at the heart of Brixham town.

Job responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

• Providing high-quality nursing care, prioritising patient well-being and comfort.
• Direct delivery of skilled specialised nursing care with supervision until competent. E.g. wound dressings, removal of drains, and insertion of urinary catheters,
• Working closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care.

Full vacancy details can be found on the attached job description and person specification.

Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Broad knowledge and skills in nursing
• Communication skills

Desirable

• Diploma / Degree in nursing
• Specialist areas

Knowledge

Essential

• experience in ward environment
• Ability to organise and prioritise work for self and others

Desirable

• Knowledge of Health & Safety
• Awareness of local and government agenda

Specific skills

Essential

• Communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Team working
• Evidence of motivation to review practice and recommend and support changes

Desirable

• Computer literacy
• Understands supervision and relevance to own and other practice

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).