Registered Nurse / ODP

Royal Devon; Tiverton; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Staff discounts

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Tiverton is seeking a Registered Theatre Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner to join the Day Case Unit. You will plan and manage patient care programmes as part of a multidisciplinary team, with flexibility to support other Day Surgery Units as required.

This fixed-term role offers a 28.5-hour week (three 8-6 shifts) with no unsociable hours, supporting a healthy work-life balance and a commitment to high quality care.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm, motivation andexcellent communication skills.
• Commitment to work flexibly within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to plan and manage care programmes for patients in the Day Surgery Unit.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage the implementation of individual care programmes for patients as part of the Day Surgery Unit team.
• Provide support to other Day Surgery Units as required.
• Contribute to delivering high quality care in a professional environment.

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and dedicated Registered Theatre Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner to join our friendly ward/recovery team within the Tiverton Day Case Unit. The successful candidate will plan and manage the implementation of individual care programmes for patients as part of the team within the Day Surgery Unit with the flexibility to support the other Day Surgery Units if required.

The successful applicant will be valuable in delivering high quality care in a professional and friendly environment.

About the Role

More detail about the role

This post requires enthusiasm, motivation, excellent communication skills and a commitment to work flexibly within a multidisciplinary team. It will also allow a great work life balance as there are no unsociable hours including weekends, bank holidays or nights.

If you are a good communicator, have excellent interpersonal skills, are hard working and would like to make a real difference within this service, we would like to hear from you.

Working Pattern:Monday- Friday 8-6. Please note that is role is for 28.5 hours only, three 8-6 shifts a week.

This is a fixed term contract until 14/09/2027. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

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 TrustandNorthern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

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 has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

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 are 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 will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

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 will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will 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 would love to hear from you.

• Salary Band 5: £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata
• Frequency Annual
• Vacancy Reference 185-122514-14576
• Contract Type Fixed Term
• Closing Date 5 November, 2026
• Job Category Nursing
• Staff Group Nursing & Midwifery Registered
• Location Tiverton and District Hospital, Kennedy Way, Tiverton, Devon, United Kingdom