Registered Nurse (CWH Theatres)

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Exeter is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for the Centre for Women's Health Theatres. The role involves delivering safe and compassionate care within a dynamic environment, assisting in various surgeries with a skilled team. Candidates must be passionate about women's health and willing to work varied shifts, including nights. Competitive benefits and ongoing professional development are offered. Join us in making a meaningful difference in patient care.

Benefits

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Access to staff discounts

Comprehensive occupational health services

Flexible working schemes

Qualifications

• Passion for healthcare and patient care.
• Enthusiasm for theatre work is essential.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including nights.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate care in theatre settings.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team.
• Assist in elective and emergency surgeries.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Fast-paced environment

Theatre experience

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Registered Nurse (CWH Theatres)

The closing date is 26 December 2025

Join the Centre for Womens Health Theatres team and be part of a dynamic, compassionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional care in womens health. As a Registered Nurse, you’ll work in a supportive environment with access to cutting‑edge technology and ongoing professional development. If you’re passionate about making a difference and advancing your skills in a specialised setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

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 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 people’s 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.

It’s never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you’ll help 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

The Centre for Womens Health theatres in Exeter consists of three theatres: an Emergency Obstetric Theatre providing overnight cover for emergencies and minor gynaecology cases; plus two Elective Gynaecology Theatres managing routine gynaecology, oncology surgeries, ectopic pregnancies, elective and emergency caesarean sections, and elective breast surgeries. You’ll deliver safe, compassionate care in a fast‑paced environment, working closely with a skilled multidisciplinary team. Enthusiasm and passion for theatre work are essential. Previous theatre experience is preferred but full training will be provided for the right candidate.

Working Pattern

37.5 hours per week. Monday‑Sunday 0800‑2000, 0800‑1800. Internal rotation to night shifts.

Interview Date

To be confirmed

Contact details

For further information please contact:

Reut Voisey, Sister – 01392 40666, [e-mail].

Wendy Johnson, Sister – 01392 406667, [e-mail].

Kelly Holter, Sister – 01392 406667, [e-mail].

Lucy Collacott, Clinical Matron – 01392 408362, [e-mail].

Inclusion & Diversity

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.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and ‘At Risk’ status including NHS At‑Risk staff throughout Devon.

Closing Policy

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

Trust background

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.

Benefits

Salary is not the only financial benefit

• 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.

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