Registered Nurse - Dunlop Ward

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Torquay; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health care provider in Torquay is looking for a motivated Registered Nurse for Dunlop Ward. This full-time position requires providing high-quality care for acutely ill patients with complex conditions. The candidate should have a Registered Nurse Adult qualification and ward experience, with responsibilities including implementing patient care guidelines and supervising junior staff. Join a supportive environment that values your development.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse Adult qualification required.
• Evidence of continuing professional development is necessary.
• Experience in a ward environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Attend to clinical aspects of patient care on Dunlop Ward.
• Implement and update evidence-based guidelines.
• Document and evaluate care provided.

Skills

Ward experience

Organizational skills

Wound care knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse Adult

Current registration with NMC

Continuing professional development

Job description

Go back Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Registered Nurse - Dunlop Ward

The closing date is 24 October 2025

An opportunity has become available on Dunlop ward for a Registered Nurse.

Our skill mix ensures safe staffing levels are provided to meet the needs of our patients. Dunlop ward is an acute Cardiology ward with a high turnover of patients. Cardiology is largely long term condition management of heart failure.

Our Team are seeking highly motivated and proactive RGN\'s who are looking for a new challenge in their career. We require our staff to provide high quality care to acutely ill patients with complex conditions. In return we provide a supportive and learning environment, full induction and preceptorship alongside opportunities to develop your career further.

This is a Full-Time position and will include working night as pro rata.

Main duties of the job

• To take part in all clinical aspects of Dunlop Ward and to meet the needs of the patients and their families. To develop a positive, realistic and supportive attitude to the patient.
• To take part in the development, implementation and to continue updating evidence based guidelines and policies.
• Document and evaluate care given and discuss progress, condition and treatment with colleagues, escalating concerns of the patients\' changing health care needs.
• Act as an advocate for staff, patients and relatives at all times.
• Develop the ability to contribute to the on-going development of nursing practice.
• Make appropriate referrals and collaborate with members of the inter-professional team in the care of patients and their carers.
• Supervises junior staff: student nurses, and assistant practitioners.
• Promote a safe clinical environment for all patients, visitors and staff.
• This post has no financial control; however development of knowledge regarding budgetary control and appropriate use of resources is required.

About us

The Torbay Cardiac Centre incorporates a triage room for emergency admissions, chest pain observation unit, coronary care unit, pacing room, and inpatient coronary care. It also has a dedicated cardiac catherization laboratory where our consultants carry out angioplasties and angiograms.

Dunlop Ward contains 16 cardiac beds and is situated in the Cardiac Centre. All patients are admitted under the care of one of the cardiologists and are cared for by cardiac trained nursing staff. There is a consultant ward round every weekday. There are no age limitations for admission to the cardiac wards. Urgent non-invasive investigations are available same day on request.

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Job responsibilities

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse Adult
• Current/awaiting registration with NMC
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Knowledge and Skills

• Experience of working in a ward environment
• Ability to organise and prioritise work load for self and others
• Knowledge of wound care and dressings

Special Experience

• Ability to assess, plan and evaluate patient care
• Management of an acutely ill patient
• Good interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise effectively with multidisciplinary team members
• Evidence of working well within a team
• Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives

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