Registered Nurse - Cheetham Hill Ward

NHS; Torquay; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A NHS healthcare organization in Torquay is looking for an experienced Registered Nurse for the Cheetham Hill Ward. The role involves providing high-quality care for elderly patients, with a focus on dementia. Candidates should have strong team collaboration skills and be flexible to work various shifts. This position offers opportunities for both full-time and part-time contracts in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Experience of working in acute care.
• Ability to work shifts including nights.

Responsibilities

• Plan, instigate, and evaluate care for patients.
• Support and guide junior staff.
• Ensure a safe clinical environment.

Skills

Team working

Interpersonal skills

Nursing skills (IVs, Catheters, Venepuncture)

Experience with dementia patients

Flexibility in working hours

Education

Registered Nurse (Adult)

Job description

Go back Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Registered Nurse - Cheetham Hill Ward

The closing date is 10 October 2025

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with an interest in elderly care and dementia, or someone keen to develop their knowledge and experience in this rewarding area of nursing.

Cheetham Hill Ward is a 28-bedded healthcare of the elderly ward, caring for patients with a wide range of acute medical conditions. You will work as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team (MDT), making a real difference to the lives of our patients every day.

In this role, you will:

Work collaboratively to ensure a safe and effective clinical environment for patients, carers, visitors, and staff.

Deliver high standards of care in line with the Trust's values and expected behaviours.

Carry out assessments, treatment, and documentation in accordance with national guidelines, including the Stroke National Guidelines.

Act as an advocate for patients, their families, and colleagues.

If you're committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centred care and are looking to grow your nursing career in a supportive and diverse team, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Deliver personalised care tailored to individual needs, demonstrating adaptability and responsiveness.

Accurately document and evaluate all care provided.

Advocate for patients, their families, and colleagues at all times.

Promote a culture of honesty and learning, supporting a "no-blame" environment where experiences are shared for improvement.

Be aware of treatment plans and apply a problem-solving approach to minimise adverse reactions.

Work effectively as part of a team, maintaining open and collaborative communication across departments

About us

Working pattern:

You will be expected to work flexibly to meet the needs of our service, which includes a combination of long days, night shifts, weekends and bank holidays. Our shift patterns are as follows:

• Day shift: 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
• Night shift: 7:30 PM - 8:00 AM

We are currently recruiting for four positions on our ward and are happy to consider both full-time (37.5 hours per week) and part-time contracts, with options for 11.5, 23, or 34.5 hours per week.

Our service operates across long days, nights, and weekends, and we are looking for individuals who can work flexibly within these patterns on a permanent basis.

Clickhere to browse our online interactive booklet to review our staff benefits and learn how we support our staff with their health and wellbeing!

Job responsibilities

To plan, instigate and evaluate care for your patients.

To support and guide junior staff and the team as a whole.

To ensure a safe clinical environment for patients, their carers, visitors and staff.

To comply with Trust values and expected behaviours.

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

• Registered Nurse (Adult)
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Experience of working in acute care
• Evidence of team working
• Ability to work shifts including nights
• Able to work flexibly
• Good interpersonal skills
• Extended nursing skills, IV's, Catheters, Venepuncture
• Interest in working with patients with dementia
• Experience of working with patients with dementia
• Interest in working with care of the elderly
• Experience of working with all elderly population

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