Registered Nurse (Glossop)

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Barnstaple is seeking a Band 5 Registered Nurse with a passion for trauma and orthopaedics. The successful candidate will receive comprehensive training and have the opportunity to develop leadership skills while working within a dedicated team. The role includes flexible working options and numerous employee benefits, including an NHS Pension scheme and access to various discounts.

Benefits

Staff discounts on shopping and fitness options

NHS Pension scheme

Access to an onsite nursery

Flexible working schemes

Qualifications

• Current and valid NMC registration required for this nursing post.
• Commitment to work days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma orthopaedic training and leadership skills.
• Deliver quality, safe, and compassionate care as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Job description

Glossop Trauma Ward is looking for a Band 5 Registered Nurse with an interest in trauma and orthopaedics. This post will include trauma orthopaedic training and exposure to expanding your leadership skills.

The Band 5 position is for a substantive contract of 37.5 hours per week. The training will be provided by Glossop Ward, who has extensive trauma experience and strong university links with the Universities of Exeter, Plymouth and Bolton.

Main duties of the job

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).

Glossop Ward is built on the foundations of a highly functioning and caring multi-disciplinary team, who pride themselves on the delivery of quality, safe and compassionate care. A current and valid NMC registration is required for this nursing post and all posts include a commitment to work days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays as necessary to meet the needs of the service.

What we offer

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. 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'll 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, and Cycle to work scheme.

Person Specification

See job description for details. 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is an inclusive employer, valuing diversity and committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.