Registered Nurse / ODP

The Methodist Church in Britain; Tiverton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days leave + bank holidays (33 days

Funding for qualifications

CPD and rotational placements

Flexible working schemes

Occupational health and wellbeing

Staff discounts (Blue Light Card)

NHS Pension scheme

Salary sacrifice options

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC) to plan and manage patient care programmes within the Day Surgery Unit at Tiverton. The role offers 28.5 hours per week over three weekday shifts (8am–6pm) with no nights or weekends, on a fixed-term contract to September 2027.

The post requires NMC/HCPC registration, excellent communication, interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, and the ability to work flexibly

Qualifications

• NMC registration as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• HCPC registration as an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP).

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage individual care programmes for patients within the Day Surgery Unit.
• Deliver high quality, professional and friendly care.
• Work flexibly across other Day Surgery Units when required.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Enthusiasm

Motivation

Hard-working

Flexible teamwork

Education

NMC RN registration

HCPC ODP registration

Job description

This fixed-term post sits with the ward and recovery team of the Tiverton Day Case Unit at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, with flexibility to support other Day Surgery Units. It centres on planning and managing individual patient care programmes in day surgery. Hours are 28.5 a week over three weekday shifts from 8am to 6pm, with no nights or weekends, on a contract running to September 2027. Applicants need NMC or HCPC registration, depending on whether they are nurses or ODPs.

What the job involves

• Plan and manage individual care programmes for patients within the Day Surgery Unit
• Deliver high quality, professional and friendly care
• Work flexibly across other Day Surgery Units when required

What’s required

Registration & licences

• NMC registration as a Registered Nurse
• HCPC registration as an operating department practitioner

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Enthusiasm and motivation
• Hard-working
• Commitment to working flexibly within a multidisciplinary team

What’s offered

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days
• Funding for qualifications such as a degree, care certificate or leadership courses
• Study days, CPD and rotational placements
• Flexible working schemes and family friendly policies
• Occupational health services, including counselling and wellbeing activities
• Staff discounts and national discount services such as Blue Light Card
• NHS Pension scheme
• Salary sacrifice, car lease and cycle to work schemes, including onsite nursery at Exeter