Registered Nurse (Buttercup Outpatients)

NHS; Exeter; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A public healthcare organization in Exeter is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse for their outpatient services. The role is crucial in supporting patients and ensuring the delivery of high-quality care in a dynamic environment. You'll join a friendly team, with opportunities for ongoing training and development, open to those committed to outstanding patient care. Salary ranges from £31,049 to £37,796 annually, proportionate to hours worked. Various employee benefits available.

Benefits

27 to 33 days paid annual leave

Access to occupational health services

Salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Dynamic, approachable and supportive attitude as a registered nurse.
• Ability to work flexibly in a growing service.
• Passion for delivering excellent care.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of efficient outpatient clinics.
• Acting as a role model and mentor for colleagues.
• Collaborating with the team to enhance patient care.

Skills

Adaptable

Detail-oriented

Collaborative

Patient-focused

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

Go back Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Registered Nurse (Buttercup Outpatients)

The closing date is 19 October 2025

The Nightingale Hospital Exeter has been delivering innovative outpatient services for the past 18 months as part of the National Community Diagnostics Programme. Our one-stop clinics span a wide range of specialties, designed to enhance the overall patient experience while ensuring safe and efficient clinical pathways.

In addition, our centre has expanded in line with the Community Diagnostic Hub programme, now offering services in respiratory, cardiology, ultrasound, phlebotomy, gynaecology, sarcoma, and musculoskeletal (MSK).

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

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

We are looking for a dynamic, approachable and supportive band 5 registered nurse to join our small and friendly team. Our outpatient unit is currently run over 5 days but may expand into 7 days depending on service need over time.

Our working pattern is set over 4 days starting at 8 am to 6pm with one day finishing at 5:30 pm.

We offer full training and support to the the successful candidate

We are based just outside of Exeter centre and on the Sowton Industrial Estate. We have free staff parking and the Nightingale shuttle bus, which picks up a the the park & ride and offers door to door drop off. The M5 J30 is minutes away.

The registered band 5 nurse will play a vital role in supporting both patients and clinicians to ensure the smooth and safe running of clinics. The postholder will be central to delivering highly focused, patient-centred care within a well-established but continually evolving service.

This is an exciting opportunity for a nurse who is:

• Adaptable able to work flexibly in a service that continues to grow and evolve.
• Detail-oriented capable of understanding and working across a variety of clinical pathways.
• Collaborative committed to supporting colleagues and working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Patient-focused passionate about delivering excellent care and enhancing the patient journey.

This role offers the chance to be part of a service that has already established itself as an innovative model of outpatient care and continues to shape the way care is delivered in the future.

Key responsibilities:

• Supporting the delivery of efficient and safe outpatient clinics across a range of pathways.
• Acting as a positive role model and mentor, offering guidance, encouragement, and constructive feedback to colleagues.
• Helping to create a culture of continuous learning and improvement by sharing knowledge and promoting best practice.
• Collaborating with the wider team to enhance patient care and optimise clinical pathways.
• Embracing change and adapting to new models of care while maintaining high standards of clinical excellence.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, full time over 4 days (three days of 8-6 and one day 8-5:30)

Interview Date: Friday 24th October (subject to change)

For further information please contact: Jennie Small Clinical Nurse Manager [e-mail] or Sarah Lewis Clinical Matron [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.

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

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 to £37,796 a yearper annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

185-10199-11626

Job locations

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust