Registered Nurse

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Barnstaple is seeking a Registered Nurse for Lundy ward, responsible for delivering compassionate care to patients post-surgery. This full-time position involves working 36 hours per week, covering shifts that include days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays. Candidates must be NMC registered and demonstrate teamwork and adaptability. Joining a supportive, award-winning team offers opportunities for career development and a good work-life balance.

Benefits

27 days paid annual leave (rising to 33 days)

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Access to occupational health services

Flexible working schemes

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with the ability to provide compassionate care.
• Experience in a surgical ward setting is advantageous.
• Must be adaptable to working days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality, safe, and compassionate care to patients.
• Assist patients in regaining independence post-surgery.
• Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Enthusiasm for patient care

Team collaboration

Adaptability to various shifts

Compassionate care

Education

Current and valid NMC registration

Job description

Registered Nurse (Lundy)

The closing date is 26 January 2026

Lundy ward are looking for a registered nurse with the enthusiasm to take on a new challenge for our general surgical ward. The position is for 36 hours per week on a substantive basis.

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 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).

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 peoples 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 to 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

Lundy is a highly functioning award‑winning and caring multi‑disciplinary team, who pride themselves on the delivery of quality, safe and compassionate care. The speciality provides care to patients undergoing a variety of surgery. We are a 13 bedded elective surgical ward and we offer surgery in a variety of specialities which include urology, gynaecology and colorectal as well as general surgery.

Staff are focussed on helping their patients to regain independence following their operation. The depth and strength to its skill set supported by nurses, nursing associates, HCSWs, clinical educator, therapists, ACPs and medical staff who collectively drive patient centred innovation. Offering staff members fantastic career opportunities for further personal clinical development. Anyone taking this role is walking into a fantastic opportunity supported by an incredible team.

A current and valid NMC registration is required for this nursing post.

Working Pattern: Days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays as necessary to meet the needs of the service

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Tara Adamson, Ward Manager on [e-mail] or Laura Parker, Surgery Clinical Matron 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.

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.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

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 will 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 (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

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