Registered Nurse (Dart Ward)

NHS Jobs; Exeter; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work

27 days annual leave (plus bank hols)

Staff discounts

Flexible working

Onsite nursery

Salary sacrifice

Job summary

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Exeter invites applications for a nursing role focused on delivering high standards of patient care in a challenging setting. The post requires working patterns including long days, nights, weekends and bank holidays, with shift flexibility and a commitment to compassionate care.

The successful candidate will engage with patients with complex needs, support the nursing team, and participate in safe discharge planning and

Responsibilities

• Provide and engage with patients with specific needs to enhance the care delivered
• Be able to provide excellent care and monitor post-operative patients
• Be able to provide excellent care to medical patients suffering with dementia, End of Life patients that are for palliation
• Be able to work closely & support nursing team to help them with their workload
• Help facilitate safe patient discharge home, placement & community hospital. Will continue to develop the culture of kindness and compassion in the ward. Support the wider MDT team and Student Nurses

Job description

More detail about the role The successful candidate will require an aspiration to succeed in a highly functional and challenging area. The candidate will be required to:

• Provide and engage with patients with specific needs to enhance the care delivered
• Be able to provide excellent care and monitor post -operative patients
• Be able to provide excellent care to medical patients suffering with dementia, End of Life patients that are for palliation.
• Be able to work closely & support nursing team to help them with their workload.
• Help facilitate safe patient discharge home, placement & community hospital. Will continue to develop the culture of kindness and compassion in the ward Support the wider MDT team and Student Nurses

Working Pattern: 34.5 hours, Long days, nights, weekend and bank holidays.

Interview Date: 3rd of November 2026

For further information please contact: Marina Prada Rojo, Clinical Nurse Manager, on [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.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card.
• 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.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

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.